From the Homeowners Protection Office (Links are embedded)
Maintenance
Matters is a series of bulletins designed to provide
practical information on the maintenance of the building envelope of multi-unit
residential buildings including townhouses, low and high-rise residential buildings.
Anyone who lives in or looks after a multi-unit residential building should
read these bulletins including residents/unit owners, strata councils, housing
co-ops, maintenance managers, property managers or building owners. Proper
maintenance of the building envelope can help prevent damage and avoid costly
repairs in the future. Check out the on-line resource guides for more
information related to each bulletin topic. What is a building envelope? Go
here to find out: http://www.hpo.bc.ca/PublicationsForms/InformationSheets/description2.pdf.
This bulletin
helps to identify the different paints, stains and coatings that are commonly
applied on the exterior of your building, identifying the maintenance that must
performed, how often maintenance must be performed, who should be called for
service, and importance of preparation before painting.
Paints,
Stains and Coatings Bulletin: http://www.hpo.bc.ca/PublicationsForms/MaintenanceMattersBulletins/MM1_PaintsStainsCoatings.pdf
Maintenance
Matters #1 On-line Resource Guide
http://www.hpo.bc.ca/Research/MaintenanceMattersOnline/Maintenance_Matters_1_OnlineResource.htm
This bulletin
provides a description of roof types, the importance of developing a roofing
maintenance plan, how often roofs should be maintained and who should be called
for service. Also included is a checklist of common roof inspection and
maintenance items and suggested actions.
Maintaining
Your Roof Bulletin:
http://www.hpo.bc.ca/PublicationsForms/MaintenanceMattersBulletins/MM2_Roofs.pdf
Maintenance
Matters #2 On-line Resource Guide:
http://www.hpo.bc.ca/Research/MaintenanceMattersOnline/Maintenance_Matters_2_OnlineResource.htm
Information on
condensation, sources of moisture in the home, how to avoid condensation
problems, and dealing with persistent condensation problems.
Avoiding Condensation Problems Bulletin:
http://www.hpo.bc.ca/PublicationsForms/MaintenanceMattersBulletins/MM3_Condensation.pdf
Maintenance
Matters #3 On-line Resource Guide:
http://www.hpo.bc.ca/Research/MaintenanceMattersOnline/Maintenance_Matters_3_OnlineResource.htm
Provides
information on inspection and maintenance to ensure good long-term performance
of windows and exterior doors and aids in recognizing when professional
assistance is required. Also included is a checklist of common window and door
maintenance items and suggested actions.
Residential Windows and Exterior Doors Bulletin:
http://www.hpo.bc.ca/PublicationsForms/MaintenanceMattersBulletins/MM4_WindowsDoors.pdf
Maintenance
Matters #4 On-line Resource Guide:
http://www.hpo.bc.ca/Research/MaintenanceMattersOnline/Maintenance_Matters_4_OnlineResource.htm
Maintenance Matters #5: Sealants:
Describes types and characteristics of sealants designed for use on
building envelopes, and emphasizes the importance of inspection, cleaning,
touch-up and repair to enhance a building envelope’s lifespan. Also provides
information on other maintenance tips and who to call for service.
Sealants Bulletin:
http://www.hpo.bc.ca/WhatsNew/mm_sealants_final.pdf
Maintenance
Matters #5 On-line Resource Guide:
http://www.hpo.bc.ca/Research/WhatsNew/maintenance_matters_5_online_resource_guide.pdf
Maintenance Matters #6: Decks and
Balconies
Includes information on the necessary steps for proper
inspection and maintenance to ensure long-term performance of decks and
balconies. Topics include care of membranes, guardrails, guard walls, drains,
gutters, soffits and vents. Provides a practical checklist for maintenance,
suggested actions, and who should be involved.
Decks and
Balconies Bulletin:
http://www.hpo.bc.ca/WhatsNew/mm_decks_and_balconies_final.pdf
Maintenance
Matters #6 On-line Resource Guide:
http://www.hpo.bc.ca/WhatsNew/maintenance_matters_6_online_resource_guide.pdf