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What can HOA boards do today to prevent tomorrow's building disasters? In this episode, engineering expert Greg Batista of G. Batista Engineering & Construction shares practical HOA building maintenance strategies, including painting, waterproofing, concrete repair, maintenance logs, crack monitoring, and proactive inspections. See how these early action steps can reduce costs, improve safety, and help associations avoid major structural issues.

Chapters:
00:00 What happens when HOA building problems get ignored?
02:35 Where can HOA board members find resources?
03:45 What maintenance systems help HOAs track building issues?
06:25 Are most HOA service companies proactive with maintenance?
07:43 Why should HOAs start building maintenance planning early?
09:23 Can basic maintenance technology help HOAs catch problems early?
10:05 Why is this one of the best HOA building maintenance investments?
11:22 How does familiarity blindness affect HOAs?
13:24 What hidden issues can painting reveal in HOA buildings?
14:22 Do small proactive tasks really help HOA building maintenance?
15:26 How do financial pressures impact HOA building maintenance?
16:44 Why should HOAs act quickly when they spot building problems?
17:34 What lessons can HOAs learn from real disasters & concrete neglect?
18:56 Our FiPhO - Ad Break
19:53 What is concrete spalling and why is it dangerous for buildings?
23:10 Why is waterproofing critical for HOA building maintenance?
25:08 When should HOA boards call a structural engineer?
26:15 What can help monitor structural concerns in HOA buildings?
28:30 What are the 4 C’s of effective HOA leadership for building care?
33:20 What is the key takeaway for proactive HOA building care?

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