Concrete Steps and Approaches:
The Board has invited the vendor that applied the concrete application to our pitted steps and cracked approaches to the Walkabout to inspect the product.
The Board is aware that some of the approaches and steps have cracked. This will be addressed during the Walkabout.
2015 UPDATE: The Board is currently collecting quotes to have the cracked/damaged approaches fixed.
2015 UPDATE: We are having issues in getting quotes to complete this project. Any new updates will be posted here.
2015 UPDATE: We have found a reliable vendor to address our crumbling approaches and steps. We are also exploring the option of a pebble finish on the steps.
All steps and approaches in need of repair and/or requiring sealant will be addressed by September 15, 2015.
2015 UPDATE: The Board is considering a different application to the steps and approaches. It is a pebble epoxy coating that is more aesthetically pleasing and has claims of being more durable. One unit has been chosen to have this application applied. The Board will monitor its durability over the winter to determine if this is a good fit for our community.
The remainder of this project will be deferred until next year, 2016.
2016 UPDATE The Board will investigate the new epoxy coating that was applied last year to see how it held up.
Any new updates will be posted here.
2016 UPDATE: The Stoneeffects application used last year has stood up to the elements Calgary has thrown at us over the year and the steps and approach still look great. Your Board has decided to continue using this application to all the the steps and approaches in need of repair.
All of those units that have been assessed as needing repair will be contacted separately via email to advise them of the process.
We anticipate this project being completed by the end of August 2016.
2016 UPDATE: The Vendor, Pro Properties, will be on site the week of July 25, 2016 to begin the repair of the steps and approaches. If scheduling allows, they will be on site sooner.
2016 UPDATE: The project has been delayed. Expect work to begin the week of August 2, 2016.
2016 UPDATE: The application of the Stoneeffects requires there to be a curing time. This curing time cannot include water. With all the rain we have been getting makes it difficult to plan this application. Pro Properties has this on their priority list. When there is a dry spell expected this project will begin. Because this project is so weather dependant there may be little to no notice when application begins.
2016 UPDATE: Eight steps and walkways in the community have begun the Stoneeffects process. An issue has arisen regarding the steps and walkways becoming very slippery when wet. The Vendor is investigating solutions and will have one shortly. In the mean time it is asked that you please refrain from using your front steps and walkway until the process is completed.
The remaining Units that were earmarked after the Walkabout to have their steps completed this year may have to wait until next spring to be finished due to time constraints relating to weather.
2016 UPDATE: A solution to the slipperyness was addressed by adding a concrete additive to the final sealant coating. The product has become grippy and deemed appropriate.
The remaining sixteen steps (twenty-four in total) were added to the slate this year. We are hoping that the weather hangs on for a few more weeks to complete the steps that were started.
The remaining steps will be reassessed in the spring 2017 Walkabout along with the project budget.
This project is deemed completed for this year and the remaining steps are deferred to next year.
2017 UPDATE: Your Board will review the application applied in 2016 and speak with Residents that had the application applied. During the Walkabout all steps and approaches will be reviewed to determine what, if any, steps will be completed.
2017 UPDATE: The Board has appointed a Sub-Committee to assess the remaining steps and approaches to determine which ones are in need of being addressed this summer. If your unit gets placed on the list you will be notified about start dates and what to expect. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience to you.
Stay Tuned ...
2017 UPDATE: The Sub-Committee has assessed each unit and presented its recommendations to the Board. The Board will make a decision on which units will be completed this year. Each owner that will be affected this year will be contacted directly.
This project is deemed completed for this year. The remaining units will be deferred for next year(s).
2018 UPDATE: The remaining steps will be inspected during the walkabout scheduled in May 2018. Those getting a step and approach facelift will be notified.
The steps that are being repaired, resealed or getting a first application of StoneEffects have been either started or finished.
This project is deemed completed for the 2018 summer season.
