Recent minutes of a Board meeting include comments that "Residents were assured that specifications developed by Western Architects are being followed in ongoing maintenance and siding repairs."
Anyone who actually reads the MANY different reports prepared by Western Architects would dispute the factual accuracy of this statement made at a recent meeting. While falling short of an outright lie, it certainly is so general as to be inaccurate on the face of it!
The siding is being replaced with primed T1-11. After some initial mistakes, even cut edges are being primed. That is, as far as I can see, the only recommendation developed by Western Architects that is being incorporated in the maintenance. The vast majority of expense saving procedures for repair and replacement of T1-11 are NOT being followed at all.
Where siding is being replaced surrounding a window, proper flashing and sealant application is not followed. Check the information on the Tanasbrook Association page relating to window replacement.
Where light fixtures are affixed to a building, Western recommended blocking the attachment. Not being done.
Western examined the false chimney fascia on the one story buildings. They noted numerous problems. The board adopted a policy to remove these useless cosmetic features. They contribute to premature roof failure, and in some cases cover a flue in violation of current codes. Not followed, they have been repaired.
Western indicated that the use of T1-11 on fences is not a good idea. In any case, the T1-11 should not be closer than six (6") to the ground. Not followed.
The Board should, in my opinion, address these shortcomings. The Association spent thousands of dollars identifying cost effective procedures to reduce long term maintenance costs. The failure of the board to utilize these recommendations on current and future maintenance is at best inept, and at worst outright negligence.
