Building 1 (above) has a new roof and looks excellent from University Drive, putting a much better face on the TAJ neighborhood than has existed since hurricane Wilma two years ago when much of the old and worn roof was damaged by the wind. A year of opposition by building 1 unit owners resulted in increased maintenance and engineering costs (some estimates are that the delay and repetitious studies cost unit owners a combined amount of over $10,000.00) and was finally put to rest when the BOD recently voted to replace the roof on Building 1, as is being done on other buildings throughout the community.
Building 26 (above and below) is getting a new roof. This building is on the Southwest corner of the neighborhood and is the first thing many passers-by see of TAJ. The new roof will help our community's "curb appeal." It will also correct many leak problems that I was told exist in that building. In the picture above can be seen the large crane they use to haul material up to the rooftop. Below can be seen some of the crew that was working on Saturday. Click on the picture below to see a larger image and you may be able to see where the workers are replacing a portion of what they call the "roof deck" (the plywood that is under the shingles).
Building 27 (above) is nearing completion of the majority of refurbish work. JM Construction faced a delay due to materials, I was told, but they are back on track. Sun-decks appear to be the final stage of the work to be done.
Building 14 (above) is being prepared for re-roofing (shingles piled along the peak) and refurbishment (sun deck walls removed, scaffolding erected).
Building 21 (above and below) is also being prepared for refurbishment. Scaffolding lines the front and back of much of the long building.
Rotted plywood (above) is evidence of water intrusion over the years in building 21. Fortunately there is a concrete truss that is impervious to water-rot (seen under the rotted plywood). Hopefully the other trusses made of wood have avoided the decay that has typically been found in other buildings. Hardi-panel and rain gutters are part of the plan to reduce the amount of water intrusion and the resulting rot that will happen over the next several decades.
A building 27 resident has replaced their windows (above) with hurricane-proof windows that are made with safety glass and wind-rated frames. They are attractive as well as functional.
Building 1 (above) has a new roof and looks excellent from University Drive, putting a much better face on the TAJ neighborhood than has existed since hurricane Wilma two years ago when much of the old and worn roof was damaged by the wind. A year of opposition by building 1 unit owners resulted in increased maintenance and engineering costs (some estimates are that the delay and repetitious studies cost unit owners a combined amount of over $10,000.00) and was finally put to rest when the BOD recently voted to replace the roof on Building 1, as is being done on other buildings throughout the community.
Building 26 (above and below) is getting a new roof. This building is on the Southwest corner of the neighborhood and is the first thing many passers-by see of TAJ. The new roof will help our community's "curb appeal." It will also correct many leak problems that I was told exist in that building. In the picture above can be seen the large crane they use to haul material up to the rooftop. Below can be seen some of the crew that was working on Saturday. Click on the picture below to see a larger image and you may be able to see where the workers are replacing a portion of what they call the "roof deck" (the plywood that is under the shingles).
Building 27 (above) is nearing completion of the majority of refurbish work. JM Construction faced a delay due to materials, I was told, but they are back on track. Sun-decks appear to be the final stage of the work to be done.
Building 14 (above) is being prepared for re-roofing (shingles piled along the peak) and refurbishment (sun deck walls removed, scaffolding erected).
Building 21 (above and below) is also being prepared for refurbishment. Scaffolding lines the front and back of much of the long building.
Rotted plywood (above) is evidence of water intrusion over the years in building 21. Fortunately there is a concrete truss that is impervious to water-rot (seen under the rotted plywood). Hopefully the other trusses made of wood have avoided the decay that has typically been found in other buildings. Hardi-panel and rain gutters are part of the plan to reduce the amount of water intrusion and the resulting rot that will happen over the next several decades.
A building 27 resident has replaced their windows (above) with hurricane-proof windows that are made with safety glass and wind-rated frames. They are attractive as well as functional.
