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Dear (Contact First Name),
This is such a special time of year when we reflect on all we have to be thankful for. Even through there are many reports of doom and gloom in the media, and the economy has taken it's toll on all of us, there are still so many reasons to be positive and grateful. We appreciate all our clients, family and freinds that have made our buisness possible. We wish you and your family a Happy Thankgiving and best wishes through out the coming year!
Kirk Prouse
CEO ASR Construction
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Property Managers!
Beware of Sunset Insurance Policies!!
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Does your Contractor have a Sunset Clause?
Why they are Bad!
First, what is a sunset clause? A sunset clause is a provision in a general liability policy which states that the insurer will respond only to losses reported before some predetermined future date (sunset), usually a set period after the expiration of the policy. Normally 2-3 years.
Guess when most construction defect claims are made'?? Just before the statute of limitations runs out. In California the statute on latent defects is 10 years after the work is completed; so your contractor may only be insured for 3 years, the statute can vary state to state, please check with your contractor to see if they are properly insured.
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Proper Deck Maintenance
Lack of Proper Maintenance can Lead to Larger Problems!
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 Water Damage and Dry-Rot Under Deck.
Waterproof deck coatings and Condominiums seem to go hand in hand in California. It seems that nearly every HOA complex has them, either over a living space or attached off a room. Residents love them because their decks are often used as another room of the house, owners and managers of income property usually detest them because of the problems that seem to always come along with them.
Some owners and managers seek to minimize their exposure to these problems by seeking to change the CC&R's, making owners responsible for these exclusive use areas. Other Boards just put their heads in the sand, repairing decks as a complaint comes in, usually with the bare minimum of work to stop the deck from leaking. Smart managers and Boards will tackle the problem head on, looking to get their deck problems under control right away.
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