Peeling paint. Rotted siding. Endless repairs. If your condo building’s exterior problems keep coming back—and getting more expensive each year—it may be time to rethink your approach.

In this episode of Planned, Not Panicked: The Condo Owner Podcast, Candace and Alec break down how to take your exterior maintenance off autopilot and start planning like a pro. Based on a practical guide from Schernecker Property Services, they explore why traditional paint-and-patch cycles stop working as buildings age—and what smart communities are doing instead.

You'll learn:

• Why siding, windows, roofs, and trim must be treated as one system
• The difference between treating symptoms and solving root causes
• How to assess whether it's time to stop repairing and start replacing
• What “systems thinking” means for long-term condo health
• Why “we can’t afford it” might actually be a myth

If you’re a condo board member, property manager, or homeowner trying to stretch your maintenance dollars without sacrificing property value, this episode is a must-listen.