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Is the wood behind the siding rotted, and should I insist the association correct this? jaynews 06-19-2006
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Posted by jaynews on June 19, 2006, 12:06 am
The 2 photos in the links below were taken with camera pointing up at bottom
of siding. Does with wood BEHIND the siding in these photos look rotted to
you? If so, the condo association is responsible for wood replacement on
the outside of building. If the wood is rotted, should I insist they
correct this issue or is this something "minor enough" that I shouldn't be
"pestering" them about it?

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeofpch/Junk/wood1.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeofpch/Junk/wood2.jpg

Reason I am asking is that I've had carpenter ants get into my kitchen (as
much as 10 in one day early in March). I've been able to keep the ant
situation under control (so far) by spraying into the gap between counter
and wall on the inside of kitchen, as well as spraying the outside of the
building where the wood meets the cinder block wall. However, since I took
a peek underneath the siding and, to me, the wood appears rotted, I am
wondering if I should be insisting that the association replace the wood
behind the siding?

Thanks,

J.



Posted by Dick Adams on June 19, 2006, 1:18 am

> The 2 photos in the links below were taken with camera pointing up at bottom
> of siding. Does with wood BEHIND the siding in these photos look rotted to
> you? If so, the condo association is responsible for wood replacement on
> the outside of building. If the wood is rotted, should I insist they
> correct this issue or is this something "minor enough" that I shouldn't be
> "pestering" them about it?
> .....

This is why you pay Condo Association dues. I was on the Board
of a Condo Association many years ago. Someone made their own
exterior repairs and we read him the riot act. It didn't matter
that he had done excellent work as we had a contractor on contract
who had posted a bond to guarantee his work as long as nobody else
did the work - owner, tenant, or another contractor.

Dick

Posted by jaynews on June 19, 2006, 2:01 am
<<This is why you pay Condo Association dues>>

Ok, but does it look like there is a problem in the photos I linked to.

Thanks,

J.



Posted by tbasc@bellsouth.net on June 19, 2006, 7:30 am

jaynews wrote:
> The 2 photos in the links below were taken with camera pointing up at bottom
> of siding. Does with wood BEHIND the siding in these photos look rotted to
> you? If so, the condo association is responsible for wood replacement on
> the outside of building. If the wood is rotted, should I insist they
> correct this issue or is this something "minor enough" that I shouldn't be
> "pestering" them about it?
>
> http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeofpch/Junk/wood1.jpg
>
> http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeofpch/Junk/wood2.jpg
>
> Reason I am asking is that I've had carpenter ants get into my kitchen (as
> much as 10 in one day early in March). I've been able to keep the ant
> situation under control (so far) by spraying into the gap between counter
> and wall on the inside of kitchen, as well as spraying the outside of the
> building where the wood meets the cinder block wall. However, since I took
> a peek underneath the siding and, to me, the wood appears rotted, I am
> wondering if I should be insisting that the association replace the wood
> behind the siding?
>
> Thanks,
>
> J.

Since you are concerned and can show the condition, go to the board.
I can't tell from the photos what the sheathing material is, but it
does not look to be in good condition.
TB


Posted by John Grabowski on June 19, 2006, 8:14 am

> The 2 photos in the links below were taken with camera pointing up at
bottom
> of siding. Does with wood BEHIND the siding in these photos look rotted
to
> you? If so, the condo association is responsible for wood replacement on
> the outside of building. If the wood is rotted, should I insist they
> correct this issue or is this something "minor enough" that I shouldn't be
> "pestering" them about it?
>
> http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeofpch/Junk/wood1.jpg
>
> http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeofpch/Junk/wood2.jpg
>
> Reason I am asking is that I've had carpenter ants get into my kitchen (as
> much as 10 in one day early in March). I've been able to keep the ant
> situation under control (so far) by spraying into the gap between counter
> and wall on the inside of kitchen, as well as spraying the outside of the
> building where the wood meets the cinder block wall. However, since I
took
> a peek underneath the siding and, to me, the wood appears rotted, I am
> wondering if I should be insisting that the association replace the wood
> behind the siding?
>
> Thanks,
>
> J.
>
>

You will need more ammunition before going to your property management and
insist that the siding be replaced because you have ants. The pictures only
show a tiny portion of the underlayment. You should get an exterminator in
to determine exactly where the source of the problem is. If it is related
to the siding ask the exterminator to write a report that you can present to
your board of trustees. You should also ask your neighbors if they have an
ant problem.


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