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Aquarius East Deck Demolition August 2017
The East Deck of Aquarius demolition proceeds at a fast pace. This is to prepare the new deck with the T-Shape Infinite Beach Entry style swimming pool and several improvements according to the plans approved in January.
Also the demolition of all balconies is almost complete. The General Contractor – Structural Restoration – announces that before the end of August it will start the work rebuilding the balconies of the South Tower of Aquarius. Recently the Board approved an extension on the width of the balconies. The North and the South facing balconies will be 6 inches wider. This will more than offset the 3 inches needed for the installation of the modern glass railings.
All this is part of the 40 Year Re Certification exercise. So far, even with many rainy days, the master schedule is being kept.
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We are sorry to inform the passing of Rochelle Stern, Apartment 1101 S. Our hearts go out to her husband Lazlo Stern and the family
The funeral is Friday, August 11, 2017 at 3:00 pm at:
Shiva wil be held Sunday August 13 at Apt. 1101 S 10:00 to 4:00 pm.
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Would you have the time to close your windows shutters?
There is no doubt that Windows Shutters offer a proven protection in the case of a strong storm. But sometimes the storms arrive without early warning. Would you have the time to close your shutters in a case like this video:
Would you have time to close your windows shutters?
These water spouts are very rare in the Southern Hemisphere. This one in Brasil was seen in 2015.
The Northern Hemisphere seems to be more vulnerable to water spouts. At the Florida Keys they are very frequent. The good side is that very seldom the touch the shore. Until they do.
You can have more information on this weather phenomenon at HERE http://www.whats-at-florida-keys.com/water-spout.html
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Dear Resident: Some notes on Impact Windows
A couple of weeks ago a resident of the South Tower had made her mind. She really wanted Impact Windows in her apartment. She asked me for some information. Bellow the e-mail I sent to her. Very few changes. I believe the information is of value for many – South Tower or North Tower. Please read it and call me if you need to talk. Time is of essence.
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Dear Resident
Here a list of Impact Windows vendors that have worked at Aquarius. I ignore any complains but I do not recommend any of them. The choice must be yours after due diligence. Be aware that there are many other providers of Impact Windows in Broward County.
“”Removal and re installation of the storm shutters (Construction Committee Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2017)
The reoccurring question about storm shutters removal, re installation and potential additional cost to the owners was asked by the Aquarius resident. Hillman confirmed their previous explanation on this subject by the following statement:
a) All qualified shutters will be removed during the construction and reinstalled back with no additional cost to the owners.
Qualified shutters are:
1) Installed after 1996
2) Installed with permit
3) Must be operational.
b) Most shutters installed before 1996 are not qualified due to the changes in building code. Contractor will remove shutters, but it will be the owner’s responsibility to pay for new shutters or replace existing windows and doors with the impact windows and doors.
At 11am today [February 2017] , the BOD arranged presentations by three impact windows and doors contractors.[ The Board had organized presentations on the subject last year, this was another one] Hopefully, the information presented will help owners in making this tough decision.
Impact Windows Installers:
Action Window & Glass, J.Scott Sandstrom, 954-294-3553
Broward Impact, Joe Marshall, 954-922-0606
Hanes Hurricane Shutters, 954-458-6866
Each Aquarius unit must have either storm shutters or Hurricane impact windows and doors.
The cost of association Master Insurance is significantly discounted because of storm shutters and/or impact window and doors. The absence of shutter in units without impact windows and doors will result in the loss of discount, therefore increasing the association insurance cost.””
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My take:
I would recommend you and any resident interested in having Impact Windows installed in their units to start contacting several vendors so the work can start as soon as the 40 year Re-Cert exercise is complete. This means as soon as the balconies are ready. The units can not be left without protection. If the installation of the windows is not consecutive the old shutters (if eligible) must re installed. It this happens and you decide to have impact windows this cost to install the shutters will be added to the cost to remove the shutters.
Please ask for additional information at the Management Office about this topic.
In the aquariusuno.com blog we have several posts addressing the Impact Windows issue.
Of particular interest are:
Specifications for the installation of impact windows at Aquarius
https://aquariusuno.com/floor-plans/aquarius-apartment-windows-specifications/
Should you wait for a group discount? https://aquariusuno.com/2017/07/07/impact-windows-are-you-sure-you-want-to-wait/
Very Good Reasons for having Impact Windows https://aquariusuno.com/2017/03/06/3736/
Please note that the information presented here is my individual responsibility. The Office Management and the Board of Directors are not responsible for it.
Let me know if I can be of any assistance.
With the best wishes
Cecilio-Augusto Berndsen
ceciliob@gmail.com
703-439-4902 mobile
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Where is the East Deck Aquarius Swimming Pool?
The demolition of the Aquarius East Deck. With the target date to have all South Tower Balconies and the East Deck demolished by the end of August 2017 (if the weather helps), the work has been going on is brisk pace.
The noise and the dust are a problem but we all know that the results are going to be very good.
About half of the Balconies of the South Tower have been demolished. When this step is complete next job is the reinforcement of the steel bars and new concrete that resists a pressure of 6 ton. Right now the old balconies had a dangerous concrete under the compression ratio of 2 ton.
For the residents that are not in the property some pictures give an idea of the progress of the 40 Re-Cert progress.
August 5
August 3
August 2
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Eugenia Rosen is with us no moreIt is very sad to inform that Eugenia Rosen will have her farewell event today.
Eugenia Rosen a very friendly and active Aquarius Community member leaves behind her long-term companion Michael Alpert and many friends at the building and any places she went and would always spread her lovely smile and positive lively attitude.
The religious ceremony and burial was at the:
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Since last year the Unit Owners of Aquarius had several presentations regarding Impact Windows.
The advantages of Impact Windows over Metal Shutters are many. Safety, convenience, resale value, energy efficiency are just a few.
In the beginning of the year a large group of owners was interested in improving their apartments with these storm resistant windows. With the development of the 40 Year Re Certification project the interest increased. A number of owners recorded their interest in a list. In this blog many posts showed the many aspects of impact windows installation.
A list of interest owners, a list of some vendors that have done some installations and the engineering recommended standards of the materials of impact windows.
A group of owners has looked for group discounts for some months. So far we have not seen any results from this group.
Some have pointed out that the installation of impact windows in the South Tower is problematic – in reality only the windows of the bedrooms and kitchen can get new windows. The balconies are off limits during the 40 Year Recertification.
Some owners in the North Tower have decided to install their Impact Windows without further delay. Some are done and happy. Some others are afraid to lose the opportunity to install their windows when the balconies reconstruction begins – what will happen in less than 35 weeks. They signed their contracts and wait for the imminent installation.
In addition, the prices are creeping up. Should you wait or should you hire a Window Installer now? This is a question that only you can answer. It is important point out some aspects:
Remember when a something is too good to be true … it is probably not worth the wait.
Cecilio Augusto Berndsen, Member of the Aquarius Board
List of Owners Interested in Impact Windows. This list if of March 2017. Several Owners have already their impact windows installed. Clik here for the liste
Click Here for Impact Windows Specifications
Should I have Impact Windows? Many reasons why Impact Windows may be smart invetiment. Click Here
You may want talk with other Aquarius Owners considering Impact Windows. Clike HERE
Reasons why you may gain safety
Easy Yoga – every Tuesday and every Friday 1:00 PM – Cascade Room
Mary, the instructor is out-of-town. Arkady Chase is out-of-town. The other guy is out for a couple of weeks. Is the Easy Yoga still going on?
If you have any questions please call:
They will answer any questions.
Come, try it, you’ll like it. We accept participants from 5 to 110 years old.
If you can’t come you still can do it at home. It is good for you, I was told. The 1 hour Yoga clip with Tatis Cervantes is right here. Just follow it.
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The Balconies Demolition Advances at AquariusJuly 2017
Now 8 balconies at the South face of South Tower are down. With the favorable weather the pace of the 40 Year Re Certification project will increase.
In addition the demolition of the East Deck should start very soon.
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