Author - Angela Duea

Structural Issues From Non-Existent Flashing

Many Chicago-area townhomes were built in the 80s and 90s as four to six units, two stories, with a balcony over a two-car garage. During inspections of these homes, we have found that proper flashing was not installed around the doors and balconies...

Handling Ice Dams: A Property Manager’s Guide

By Shannon Skeels, General Manager, FSCM One of the most common roofing issues that a property manager hears in wintertime is about leaking inside the home. Sometimes this indicates there’s a problem with the roof, but frequently the roof itself is...