December - CHOA

MaintenanceMattersAs a strata owner, you have a responsibility to maintain your building –but what should be maintained and how?An easy-to-read series of bulletins called Maintenance Matters providesfree practical information to strata owners, councils and managers onthe maintenance of multi-unit building envelopes.Three new bulletins are now available online:• Cladding• Exposed Wood Structures• At-Grade and Below-Grade AssembliesPrevious bulletins are also available:• Paints, Stains and Coatings• Maintaining Your Roof• Avoiding Condensation Problems• Residential Windows and Exterior Doors• Sealants• Decks and Balconies• Building Envelope Maintenance and Renewals PlanningVisit the provincial Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) websitefor a free copy of the Maintenance Matters bulletins, and subscribeto our free online publications.www.hpo.bc.caToll-free: 1-800-407-7757Email: hpo@hpo.bc.caCHOA Journal | December 2011 17