I wander by the on going restoration and painting project..and observe the process as it unfolds. Occasionally I return to the engineering reports completed at huge expense to the Association..to see what the recommended process was..and unfortunately find that this project is pretty much a repeat of the mistakes of the past.
Rather than incorporate the best and most affordable improvements designed by our architects, we are simply returning the buildings to the original condition, with all the same design defects that have resulted in accelerated rates of deterioration.
I guess "learning" as an institution is a very slow process spanning generations..
The blocking of light fixtures is one small adaptation that would add just a few dollars ( $25) to each light fixture, but would prevent water intrusion. I caulk and seal my exterior fixtures, as well as receptacles, but the damage to the T1-11 from years of moisture sitting on the fixture attachment will require extensive siding replacement and has damaged the underlying structure as well.
Using flashing when attaching the deck railing to T1-11 ( as designed by Western Architects) would save the association money, and remove another point of failure..
Painting cut edges ( not just the pre-primed T1-11), leaving 3/8" space between flashing and siding,
just some of the many recommended changes that we should be incorporating in our current project..
Sadly, not happening..
