Florida Condo Safety Laws and What They Mean for Your Building’s Concrete
Two Florida laws now decide how often your concrete gets looked at, who looks at it, and how fast you have to fix what they find. Most boards learn the details the week a certified letter shows up. Here is the plain version. Quick Answer Florida Statute 553.899 requires a milestone inspection of condominium and […]
Why Concrete Spalls on Florida Coastal Buildings (And What to Do About It)
Concrete spalling on a Florida coastal building is almost never a concrete problem. It is a steel problem showing up on the surface. Short answer: Salt-laden air carries chloride ions into porous concrete. Once enough chloride reaches the embedded reinforcing steel, it strips away the alkaline film that protects the rebar and corrosion starts. Rust […]
