It’s a simple fact. Pipes can’t fix themselves. When you have a problem with them, someone needs to take care of it. For a leak here or there, your maintenance staff or a local service technician may do.
When you’re replacing lots of pipes because a plumbing, mechanical, or fire...
With domestic water pipes (think hot- and cold-water supply piping) in residential buildings across the U.S. reaching the end of their useful life, condominium Boards and multifamily owners/operators are exploring the best options to fix frequent, and sometimes catastrophic, leaks.
Epoxy pipe lining has gained a lot of attention in...
Our most “liked” blog post lists 10 questions you can use to select the right contractor for a capital improvement project. We’re glad people have found the post helpful, and today, we’re reissuing an updated set of questions to ensure you get the most complete information to help you...
As summer winds down, we’re heading into what many of you with two-pipe hydronic HVAC systems in your buildings will face with some trepidation—the fall shoulder season.
You can already hear it: complaints by residents who feel—regardless of local ordinances—that it’s too warm to turn on the heat. Others will...
The benefits of condo communities combining capital improvement projects into a single loan.
Let’s face it, the current economic climate is a bit chilly. Interest rates are higher than they have been in years, inflation is eating into our paychecks, and in the post-COVID world, everything seems to come with...
With the economy in flux, occupancy rates still dropping from tenants being on the move, and rent control laws limiting their earnings, apartment owners are looking for ways to boost the bottom line. Of course, they prefer strategic investments that yield a tangible ROI—investments like installing in-unit laundry.
At SageWater,...
Shopping for a community-wide pipe replacement isn’t any fun. Deciding it was time to replace an entire piping system was already a complicated journey. You probably experienced leaks, resident complaints, insurance claims, damages, debates about when to proceed, and angst about how to pay for it.
Now you’ve made the...
When you think of springtime, traditional thoughts of warmer weather, flowers, and sunshine often come to mind. It’s a time of renewal, a time of opportunity. But you probably don’t think about your pipes much. Afterall, what do your pipes have to do with the changing seasons?
The truth is,...
Managing a multifamily property often involves navigating a myriad of maintenance issues, but few are as pervasive and hidden as the problems posed by aging piping systems. Frequent leaks can cause a lot of problems for communities, ranging from disruptive water shutoffs and escalating operating costs to emergency service...
Picture it: An older building, nightfall. A foul smell wafts from an unknown source in the hallways. In the stairwells, residents see pipe stacks seeping. Last month, motley-colored spots crept across the lobby walls. This month, several ceilings in the south corner are starting to sag and the heat...