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Special Offer For Preferred CoverTec Customers & SFPMA Clients

Special Offer For Preferred CoverTec Customers & SFPMA Clients

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Special Offer For Preferred CoverTec Customers

CoverSeal Pen50 is a penetrating sealer that protects porous surfaces – like concrete and stone – from water-related damage.  Made from a blend of silanes and siloxanes, it reacts to form a silicone resin that’s highly water-resistant and repellent.  In keeping water out of the surface, it protects against mold growing and salts getting into the surface from freeze-thaw attack.  Use it on the interior or exterior to protect your surfaces.

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Top 5 Pond Management Articles of 2020 By SOLitude Lake Management

Top 5 Pond Management Articles of 2020 By SOLitude Lake Management

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Top 5 Pond Management Articles of 2020

By SOLitude Lake Management

That’s a wrap! What a year it has been. In honor of a new start on 2021, it’s important to reflect on where we’ve been. So, we gathered all of our educational materials and picked our top five lake and pond management articles. Read our most popular articles covering toxic algae, aquatic weed control, fisheries and wildlife management and new innovations and technologies.


Blog Mini Square Pics - things-to-do-during-social-distancing-top-five-articles-of2-2-5. Social Distancing? Here’s 15 Things To Do On or Around Your Waterbody

In the face of COVID-19, many of us have traded large gatherings and public outings for seclusion in our homes, and this can lead to feelings of loneliness or cabin-fever. Time spent in nature, particularly around the water, can help counteract these feelings. In fact, science proves it! Get out there and have fun with our 15 social distancing activities.


Blog Mini Square Pics - water quality testing-top-5-articles-of-20204. How Data Collection Helps Build Successful Management Plans

Clean water enhances our communities in many ways. And the health of these systems is dependent on many measurable factors. Learn how data can be leveraged to uphold the natural balance of your lake or pond so it can continue to meet your unique goals – whatever they may be!


Blog Mini Square Pics -erosion-control-top-five-articles-in 20203. Shoreline Restoration With Erosion Control Technology

No matter how much you enjoy your waterbody, eroded shorelines can significantly detract from your experience AND pose serious dangers to the community. Luckily, new solutions can be used to revitalize damage and erosion. See how one HOA community was completely transformed using this advanced, eco-friendly technology.


Blog Mini Square Pics-top-five-articles-of-2020-submersed-aeration-fountain-nanobubble2. Back to Basics: Nanobubbles vs. Fountains vs. Aeration

The water quality benefits of dissolved oxygen are extensive in lakes and ponds, which is why there are an array of solutions available to help circulate and oxygenate your waterbody. When considering an aeration solution, it’s important to understand the benefits and limitations of each option available to you. Here’s the rundown.


Harmful Algal Bloom1. Nutrient Loading May be Fueling Toxic Algae in Your Community

Nutrients play an important role in our environment, but an excess of nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen can have devastating effects in lakes and ponds. Beyond the algae and nuisance weeds, excess nutrients can fuel harmful cyanobacteria, which are known to produce toxins linked to neurological diseases. Review the facts so you can protect yourself.

 

 

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Top 5 Rules for Pond Management By SOLitude Lake Management

Top 5 Rules for Pond Management By SOLitude Lake Management

  • Posted: Nov 04, 2020
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BLOG | Top 5 Rules for Pond Management

By SOLitude Lake Management, Nov 04, 2020

Park-and-Recreation-Lake-Management

Written by Greg Blackham, Aquatic Specialist

AS SEEN IN Parks and Rec Business publication.

Whether you’ve recently stepped into a new role as a community manager or parks manager, or simply decided to turn more attention to the aesthetic needs of your facilities, there’s a good chance your responsibilities include overseeing a lake or stormwater pond. Maintaining a fully interactive aquatic ecosystem that is aesthetically pleasing, functional, and safe for the community can be daunting! Some choose to take this on “in-house” (either to cut down on costs or because they enjoy the challenge it brings) but it’s important to recognize possible complications and dangers that make professional intervention necessary.

There’s no true “how-to” guide for the management of freshwater resources; each waterbody and the management challenges that come with it are completely unique. However, all lakes and ponds can benefit from proactive, sustainable management efforts. Here are some rules of thumb that every facilities manager can benefit from keeping in mind…

https://www.solitudelakemanagement.com/blog/top-five-rules-pond-management

 

 

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How Do You Stop Pavers From Being Slippery by CoverTec Products

How Do You Stop Pavers From Being Slippery by CoverTec Products

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How Do You Stop Pavers From Being Slippery

Almost every day, I get this question from customers calling our office. Even though the customers’ environments vary, my responses are usually similar. My advice is usually something like this.

 

 

There are 3 methods you could use to stop pavers from being slippery.

  1.  First, you could clean the paver every time you notice anything on the surface that could be slippery – if you had that kind of free time.
  2.  Second, you could use a surface treatment that manages the causes of slippery conditions.
  3.  And third, you could use a sealer to increase the friction on the surface. All of these are useful solutions, and it all depends on your goal.

With the cleaning method, obviously you need to get the mold and mildew, food contaminants or water spills off the surface. This can be done by sweeping or mopping to minimize the “slippery when wet” conditions. However, this is not always possible. This is when you need to look at the second option of using surface treatments.

Applying treatments on the surface of the paver should change its characteristics to manage water and other slip-causing agents more effectively. The result being that when you walk or run on the surface – rather than aquaplaning – you have adequate traction to be safe.

The third option is to use sealers. And there are 2 basics types you need to be aware of:

  1. Topical sealers
  2. Penetrating sealers.

If you choose to work with a Topical sealer, use one that contains an anti-slip additive that increases the friction on the surface. This will make it much harder for you to slip when moving across the surface. Otherwise, you can use a Penetrating sealer that soaks into the pavers’ pores and does not leave the surface slick or in a slippery condition.

 

Is Paver Sealer Slippery?

Paver sealer products can be slippery if applied too thick, leaving behind a slick film on the surface. Avoid this situation by using thin mil sealers that penetrate deep into the surface and leave a very thin film on the surface.

You can also use additives in the sealer itself to increase the friction on the surface. Again, you can always use a penetrating sealer that will soak into the sub-surface, without leaving a slippery film behind.

We can scientifically measure how slippery a paver or tile surface isWatch this video to see how we do this on a customer’s pool deck pavers – before and after – they use our pro-grade products.

 

It’s all about finding the right anti-slip product for the floor surface you are walking on.

As always, if you have any questions about which product is the best for your unique situation, call us at: 754-253-3401

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FITNESS SAFETY PARTITIONS KEEP EVERYONE SAFE WHILE USING GYM EQUIPMENT by Commercial Fitness Equipment

FITNESS SAFETY PARTITIONS KEEP EVERYONE SAFE WHILE USING GYM EQUIPMENT by Commercial Fitness Equipment

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Commercial Fitness Products

954-747-5128

http://www.commfitnessproducts.com

Offered by the Owner of Commercial Fitness Products /Richard Wasserlauf 

Commercial Fitness Products, a Florida based organization, has been serving the fitness needs of our customers nationwide for over 27 years. Our primary focus is Multi-Housing & Hospitality, as such, we stay current on the latest industry trends, and are able to share ideas on how we may equip or improve any community fitness center. We provide more than just equipment…our goal is to delight your residents & guests by providing them an exceptional fitness environment.

CFP’s team of experienced professionals are eager to assist you with prompt & courteous customer service. If you have any plans to add, change or upgrade your fitness amenity, we welcome the opportunity to work hard to earn your business.

View our Membership Listing on SFPMA

 


 

SALE OF FITNESS SAFETY PARTITIONS

✔ Place between fitness equipment to keep users safe and comfortable while exercising.
✔ Shield against airborne contaminants
✔ Help maximize equipment usage
✔ Easy to clean and sanitize
✔ Quickly install, place and move
✔ Minimally intrusive design
✔ Complies with OSHA guidelines
✔ Vinyl Screen rolls up for easy, space saving storage
Product SKU & Dimensions:
60” x 96”
Sales Price: $499 (plus shipping & assembly, and sales tax)

 

 

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Exclusive Year-End Savings On Fountains & Aeration by SOLitude

Exclusive Year-End Savings On Fountains & Aeration by SOLitude

  • Posted: Oct 15, 2020
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Exclusive Year-End Savings On Fountains & Aeration

by SOLitude

For most of us, 2020 has been rough and next year can’t come soon enough. As a small way of helping out, we are pleased to offer some year-end savings to our loyal clients and followers. Purchase any new fountain or aeration system and receive FREE installation services*. Contact us today to maximize your savings!

Receive FREE basic installation, or $700 off installation, with purchase of a new fountain or aeration system. Offer is valid for contracts signed after 10/14/20. Installation date must be prior to 12/31/20.

 

Contact us Today for Savings before the years end!

 

 

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Home Fire Prevention Week –  “Home fire sprinkler system’s can save lives and property”.

Home Fire Prevention Week – “Home fire sprinkler system’s can save lives and property”.

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Home fire sprinkler system’s can save lives and property.

Home Fire Prevention Week

 

The public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires.

Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land.

 

Why firesprinklers?   • save lives/reduce injuries   • protect property   • reduce impact of fire on environment   • reduce business interruption   • reduce risk to firefighters   • increase community resilience
• preserve heritage   THAT’s why!


 

Today’s theme is “Fire is Fast”. Very few people realize how fast a home fire grows. Check out this 1 minute video which shows how a home fire sprinkler system can save lives and property.

https://youtu.be/cnzPFi_EGjU

 


 

During the COVID-19 crisis, recent news reports have shown a correlation between stay-at-home mandates and an increase in home cooking fires. The NFPA and HFSC say this trend emphasizes the importance of the need to educate about fire safety, the organizations said in a press release.

The organizations noted that fire sprinklers can help eliminate home fire deaths, but that legislative barriers and a general unawareness of the technology have prevented its use in new homes.

The Fire Sprinkler Initiative, a project of the NFPA and the HFSC, is co-hosting Home Fire Sprinkler Week, a North America-wide virtual effort to show the value of home fire sprinklers from May 17-23.

“Previously, public demonstrations to show the speed of home fires and the powerful protection of home fire sprinklers were the centerpiece of this week, attracting large crowds all over the country,” NFPA Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy and HFSC President Lorraine Carli said in a statement. “But life is very different today with the fire service at the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. And as public gatherings are inadvisable, this year we are acknowledging social distancing and simplifying fire service participation by providing a varied digital platform to flood the Internet with facts and messages of life safety.”

Throughout the week, fire departments and other public safety advocates across the U.S. can access digital content at the Home Fire Sprinkler Week Website and encourage their audiences to read and share daily messaging. The NFPA and HFSC will post home fire sprinkler videos, graphics and other information on their websites, through social media and via local news outlets.

*Each year, home fires cause eight of every 10 fire deaths and seven of 10 fire injuries, according to the NFPA, and fire sprinklers are proven to keep home fires small, preventing injuries, deaths and limiting property damage.

 

Members of SFPMA – Fire Alarms and Fire Sprinkler System Companies

 

Premier Fire Alarms and Integration Systems

Premier Fire Alarms & Integration Systems, Installation Division Inc. is dedicated to providing the most reliable systems and service in the alarm industry. Helping protect the lives and property of our customers is a responsibility we embrace and never take lightly. In every endeavor, we strive to satisfy our customers by meeting and exceeding their expectations.

Our Goals At Premier Fire Alarms & Integration Systems, Inc., we have high expectations of ourselves and we encourage our customers to have them too. For well over a decade, we have earned the trust of our customers through ingenuity, superior workmanship and responsiveness. Our continual effort to exceed current goals is your guarantee of superior performance and fulfillment of our commitments.

 

Premier Fire Alarm & Integration Systems, Installation Division Inc
EF license number: EC 13008323
430 Ansin Blvd Suite M
Hallandale, FL 330099
Call us: 954 404 7137

 


 

Southfire Systems

Complete Fire Alarm System Service, testing and inspection,  low-cost 24-7 UL Central Station alarm monitoring services.  

With over 15 years experience in the alarm servicing industry, we’ve seen our share of customer concerns. We fully understand that nobody wakes up in the morning and casually decides to install a fire alarm system in their home or business just to brighten everyones day! Usually, it is a mandatory requirement of local code enforcement and strict guidelines must be followed in order to fully comply with the criteria specified by those codes. As a property owner, it is your responsibility to maintain your life safety system in proper working condition at all times. We realize how this situation can often create major headaches and frustrations for people who would rather be devoting their time and energies to running their own businesses instead.

Southfire Systems

6187 NW 167th St. Suite H-13
Miami, FL 33015
305-558-6126
office@southfiresystems.com
EF2000635

 


 

BLACK FIRE PROTECTION, INC.

Experts in all components of your water-based fire protection systems including; fire sprinklers, fire pumps, standpipes, hoses, backflow prevention devices, and fire hydrants. We fulfill all of your design, installation, retrofit, repair, inspection, test, and maintenance needs.

Marcas Black – Vice President
3461 NW 75th TerraceLauderhill, Florida 33319Serving Broward, Miami-Dade,
and Palm Beach.

Phone: 954-741-4548
Fax: 954-999-5258
marcas@blackfireprotection.com

 


 

Advanced Fire & Security

Advanced Fire & Security, Inc. is State Licensed, Whether you are a Property Manager, Owner, Engineer or Electrical Contractor, our goal is to make your life easier by providing the best products and services available for our industry. With Advanced Fire & Security you’ll sleep better knowing that your property and tenants are protected 24 hours a day.

FIRE & SECURITY COMPANY

2701 Gateway Drive
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Phone:  888-916-7474
Fax:  954-772-0500

 


 

Florida Fire Door

Certified Fire Door Inspections serving all commercial markets across Florida.

Florida Fire Door, LLC. Is the state’s leader in Life Safety Inspections and services. With over 20 years of life safety industry experience and working with different AHJ’s from all different industries, we are well versed in the code requirements and what the AHJ is expecting of you and your facility. You can count on us to keep you in compliance with all fire door code requirements.

 

Florida Fire Door
Mike Redd
VP Operations
954.947.SAFE (7233)
info@FloridaFireDoor.com
http://www.FloridaFireDoor.com

 


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Protect your screen doors from the sharp claws with Screenmobile of West Palm Beach and our pet resistant screen doors!

Protect your screen doors from the sharp claws with Screenmobile of West Palm Beach and our pet resistant screen doors!

Protect your screen doors from the sharp claws with Screenmobile of West Palm Beach and our pet resistant screen doors!

by Screenmobile of West Palm Beach

Screenmobile of West Palm Beach is the local area’s best choice for installing or repairing all your window, door and enclosure screens. Local owned by longtime West Palm Beach residents. We are 100% mobile and provide the highest quality screening materials for our customers. Part of the nations largest mobile screening company – Screenmobile. With over 100 locations nationwide Screenmobile has the ability to tackle any project regardless of size. Our expertise is enclosing patios and porches, custom window and door screens and security screen doors. Give us a call and allow us to help with all of your screening needs.

Window Screens

We provide on-site screen repair, new window screens and window re-screening at your home or business. Custom made and installed window screens for casement windows, double hung windows, single hung windows, sliding screen windows and hinged window screens. Arched or hard to fit applications are available by your local Screenmobile.

Door Screens

Screenmobile provides a wide variety of screen doors, styles and colors. All screen doors are guaranteed to fit. Screenmobile installs thousands of doors each year, and can make the necessary adjustments for unique installation applications. Many doors can be made on-site at your home.

 

 

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The City of Surfside wanted to revive the look of their Municipal Building. by Chucks Painting

The City of Surfside wanted to revive the look of their Municipal Building. by Chucks Painting

The City of Surfside wanted to revive the look of their Municipal Building.

by Chucks Painting

Hollywood, FL 33020   Phone: 954-923-8409

This building is the Headquarters for the Town of Surfside Police Department. With our commercial painting services, we added a fresh coat of paint and with the bold blue accents this building is now a staple for the City of Surfside.

 

SERVICE AND QUALITY FROM FLORIDA’S TOP PAINTING CONTRACTOR

Military Discount! – Any veteran or active-duty member of the U.S. armed forces is eligible for a discount on our home and commercial painting services!

Since 1979, the professional painters at Chuck’s Painting, Inc. have provided quality interior and exterior painting services to the Broward and Dade County area. At Chuck’s Painting we complete both residential and commercial paint applications. We are your Miami Painting Contractor.

From private residences to large commercial structures, our professional painters have the skills needed to get the job done. We specialize in townhouse communities, condominium communities, commercial buildings, shopping plazas, and business parks.

 

Residential Painters

From traditional painting projects to intricate, high-end residential paint finishes, our paint professionals are ready to work on your next residential painting project. Unlock your home’s potential with a fresh coat of paint, stunning contrast walls, or highly detailed faux finishes. Schedule a consultation with our expert paint and designers today

Commercial Painter Pros

Take the hassle out of your commercial property’s paint maintenance by using the professionals at Chuck’s Painting. Our dedicated painting crews can handle your paint maintenance and new paint projects efficiently. We work with you to ensure that your painting tasks are completed while disrupting your work and your clients as little as possible.

 

Recognized Paint Specialists in the Dade/Broward Area

After over three decades of painting, we’ve had some great reviews. In 2011, Chuck’s Painting was featured in Painting Contractor Magazine for our excellent interior and exterior painting of the Miami Beach Convention Center. With the building stretching over 1,350,000 square feet and with archtectural accents reaching nine stories high, we had our work cut out for us. But, no matter how large or small the project is, we are dedicated to superior service. All of our clients are treated with the same level of service and quality.

 

 

 

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BuildingLink – Case Study – Opening Common Areas in a Pandemic

BuildingLink – Case Study – Opening Common Areas in a Pandemic

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BuildingLink – Case Study – Opening Common Areas in a Pandemic

Re-opening Common Areas in a Pandemic

“Avery and the entire BuildingLink Team were incredibly helpful as we began to set up our processes and procedures for the reopening of our amenities. They worked diligently and quickly with all of our Property Managers – across our entire portfolio – to ensure that our reopening was successful and safe.”

      – Brian Dashnaw | GDC Director of Property Management

The Issues:

Brian Dashnaw, Director of Property Management at Ginsberg Development Company, reached out to BuildingLink on behalf of his 12-property portfolio. After months of full closure of all the common spaces, such as pools, fitness centers, and community rooms, there was an urgent need to begin shaping some sort of plan for the safe reopening of these facilities – a plan that was compliant with all the local regulations and pandemic best-practices for social-distancing.

A list of requirements was compiled, which included (a) gathering the necessary attestations of health from residents looking to use the facilities, (b) limiting the maximum number of residents using a space at a given time, and (c) distributing access to limited resources equally and fairly across all residents.

The Solution:

The BuildingLink Support Team crafted customized suggestions and implementations to meet GDC’s goals of a smooth and controlled reopening, which included implementing some of these useful platform features:

·                     Rolling out a slotted, limited-quantity reservation structure for previously “Come one, come all” spaces, like pools and fitness centers.

·                     Implementing mandatory liability waiver consents regarding compliance with health regulations, for all residents placing reservations.

·                     Tweaking the rules regarding advance reservations, to guarantee that new reservations slots opened up each day.

The GDC portfolio also includes special situations where pools and other amenities are shared across multiple properties. BuildingLink’s “Shared Amenities” functionality allowed for these new rules to be applied seamlessly across all buildings and all residents seeking to access these common spaces.

Service Uninterrupted:

Introducing these and other changes helped GDC smoothly reopen their facilities. Similar “reopening adjustments” were undertaken with many of our 5,000+ properties and property managers.

Please contact BuildingLink at sales@buildinglink.com.

Thank you,
Richard Worth
Regional Sales Director – Florida
407-529-6063
Richard@BuildingLink.com

 

BuildingLink is currently used in over 5,000 properties in the U.S. and worldwide, offering efficient management, seamless communication, and an enhanced living experience for residents.

 

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Gear Up For Autumn With Our Pond Management Tips by SOLitude Lake Management

Gear Up For Autumn With Our Pond Management Tips by SOLitude Lake Management

Gear Up For Autumn With Our Pond Management Tips

by SOLitude Lake Management

It’s important to keep up with lake management this autumn to allow for fall recreation and ensure your waterbody is balanced and beautiful come spring.

 

Your Fall Pond Management Checklist:

☑ Restore eroded shorelines
☑ Manage shoreline plants and trees
☑ Restore depth through hydro-raking
☑ Execute your fountain & aeration plan
☑ Identify changes in your waterbody with bathymetric mapping
☑ Stock winter sport fish

 

It’s important to consider your pond goals for 2021: how can you best prepare? Learn how each of these solutions can help improve water quality and beauty.

 

 

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