The April edition of The Cooperator listed some tips on common tools and fixes your building staff should be aware of. These tools and tips could save you from unnecessary expenses. How many of these does your building super do/have?
- Use a moisture reader (to detect leaks before opening a wall)
- Portable floodlights with chains (illuminate exterior work areas such as new concrete to prevent vandalism)
- Wire mesh that can be cut to size for drain covers in parking areas (clean weekly to prevent buildup)
- Sandbags for low-lying areas that are prone to flooding (put them out before a big rainfall)
The entire article with some additional tips can be found here.