40-Year Recertification vs. Milestone Inspection in Florida: What Changed and What It Means for Your Concrete
The 40-year recertification is the building safety inspection program Miami-Dade County created in the 1970s, and Broward later adopted. It required buildings to be inspected at 40 years of age and every 10 years after. After the 2021 Surfside collapse, that trigger was lowered. Miami-Dade now requires recertification at 30 years (25 for qualifying coastal […]
Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS): What the Concrete Findings Actually Mean
A structural integrity reserve study (SIRS) is a Florida-mandated reserve study that combines a visual inspection of a condominium building’s critical structural components with a funding plan to repair or replace them over time. It is required under Section 718.112(2)(g) of the Florida Statutes, created by Senate Bill 4-D in 2022 and refined by SB […]
Engineering Reports for Concrete Restoration: What HOA Boards Need to Know
When a condominium, commercial building, parking garage, or other concrete structure shows signs of deterioration, property owners and HOA boards may immediately start looking for a concrete restoration contractor. However, before deciding how to repair deteriorated concrete, it is important to understand what is causing the damage, how extensive it is, and what repairs are […]
How Corrosion Damages Reinforced Concrete and Metal Railings in South Florida
South Florida’s coastal environment can be especially demanding on concrete structures and metal components. High humidity, frequent rainfall, salt-laden air, moisture intrusion, and prolonged exposure to the elements can create conditions that accelerate corrosion. For reinforced concrete buildings, corrosion can affect the steel reinforcement embedded inside concrete and eventually lead to cracking, delamination, and concrete […]
How Corrosion Affects Reinforced Concrete and Metal Railings
Corrosion of embedded steel is one of the primary drivers of reinforced-concrete deterioration in coastal Florida. It is also one of the least understood by building owners because damage at the surface is often the visible result of a process that began months or years earlier inside the concrete. This article covers two corrosion mechanisms […]
Concrete Balcony Repairs: Common Issues Found During Inspections
Balconies are among the most exposure-prone components of coastal Florida condominium buildings. Many are relatively thin, cantilevered, directly exposed to salt air and rain, and penetrated for railing posts or drainage. These conditions can make balconies an early location for visible deterioration and an important area for evaluation during a milestone inspection. If your building […]