Paint Preparation? Really??

A major project is underway here at Tanasbrook. Thousands of dollars are being spent repairing and painting buildings facing Rolling Hill Lane and Rolling Hill Drive. Of course, my unit is one of those involved.

We received notice that pressure washing, siding repair and paint preparation would be taking palce over a span of two weeks. Of course, that is not probable. We all know that it will take 3-4 times that long, judging by the pace of the project thus far.

Reading board minutes, there is some reference to a project manager being retained, but I have no idea or informationabout who it is, nor has any contact information been provided, other that the number of an employee of Interstate Restoration.

Now that I see what is happening on my unit, I am concerned about the "lack of management"..it appears that paint preparation and caulking is being done before siding repairs. This results in some pretty outrageous use of caulking!

Here you see two examples of caulking applied to rotted T1-11 siding. It's only more confusing because I supplied photos and notice to the Association a couple of months ago highlighting the deteriorated condition of this siding.

Here you see a piece of second story trim that had become detached from the building. Apparently the "repair" involves filling the gap with a large amount of caulk. Perhaps a nail would provide a more acceptable repair???

An area of the top trim on the fence was warped and separated. Nothing like a good layer of caulk to solve the problem. I can't believe that any professional project manager would see this as an acceptable repair. I can't believe that a Board of Directors, making a good faith effort to manage the business of an association would spend their community's money for such shoddy workmanship.

My sense is there is a general lack of oversight a, management, and coordination among the various providers..sadly..we are not going to get a lasting, high quality refurbishment if this is acceptable.
The value of my investment will simply depreciate even further as a result..I have worked hard and invested my own money in landscape maintenance, asphalt sealer, and general upgrades..only to see the Association offering these tacky repairs..