Vendor and Contractor information

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WHITE VINYL TRIM OPTION

You are now allowed to request via your ARC to use white vinyl trim when replacing windows and sliding doors. You are not REQUIRED to select white trim. Bronze (brown) trim finish remains acceptable, although it is increasingly difficult to find as a stock item at home improvement retailers. 

FRENCH DOORS

You are now allowed to request via your ARC to install French doors as a replacement for sliders, provided the French doors are a close aesthetic match to the existing sliders. No paned, etched or frosted glass will be allowed; please contact our property manager or a BOD member for additional information if you plan to replace your sliders with French doors. 

GARDEN WINDOW REPLACEMENT

You may elect to install a side or up-down slider to replace the dining area garden window. Again, if you have questions or concerns or are considering replacement of your garden window, please reach out to our property manager for more information or assistance with your project. 

As with ALL exterior modifications and changes, an approved ARC is required prior to commencement of work. If you are not sure how to fill out an ARC for your project or what to include with your ARC, contact our property manager, CAM, for assistance. 

You may elect to use composite shake shingles as an alternative to replacement of your red cedar wood shakes. Please carefully review the following information if you’re planning to do a shingle replacement.

1. You are NOT required to select a composite product to complete your project. If you prefer, you can replace with the original RED CEDAR wood shakes.
2. The composite shakes you choose must comply to the same profile that we currently have in the community (they must closely “match” the existing profile).
3. If you choose composites, you must indicate on the ARC the brand/manufacturer and color you would like to have approved. The Board will only consider colors in a mid-gray range. It is essential that you completely fill out the ARC with brand and color information.
4. INCOMPLETE ARCS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. If you do not completely fill out the ARC, it will be rejected and returned to you until such time that you supply all required information.
5. If you have questions about this process, contact our Property Manager (see the "contact information" page). 

While you must still fill out an ARC and receive approval prior to commencement, the following manufacturers and colors have already been approved: 

Manufacturer: Brava, Color: Lake Forest

Shake shingles can benefit from occasional cleaning however it is generally NOT recommended to use any cleaning solvent or bleach. Red Cedar will age/gray over time. As it ages, because of the high humidity in our Florida climate, you may have mold and algae build-up. You can LIGHTLY pressure wash your shakes to bring back some of the original red cedar coloring, but because you shouldn't penetrate more than a few surface layers (washing not only impacts any flame retardant that your shingles have, it can also damage the wood fibers) eventually, the mold and/or algae will come back to the surface.

Also note that pressure washing should be done in a vertical pattern (top to bottom) rather than a horizontal pattern (side to side) to ensure that there is less visible "streaking" as the shakes begin to weather again.

Remember that it’s also imperative if you have gutters, to keep them cleaned out of debris as if they become clogged, you’ll increase the chances of shake staining when water finds the path of least resistance.

Find more information about cedar shake maintenance, go to the Cedar Bureau website and check out their “Roof Manual” for some helpful tips. There is a detailed “Care and Maintenance” section in their manual as well as excellent installation guidelines for our Mansard roofs. 

Please refer to the current Rules and Regulations for information about the correct, approved colors for all exterior painting/staining. Some useful tips:

• In humid months, your exterior stucco (particularly, your balcony slabs) may quickly stain with mold. Cleaning during humid months may need to be completed frequently to keep the mold at bay. 
• Please DO NOT color match your existing fence stain as it will have faded over time. Instead, use the approved colors on the website, or contact our property manager or a board member for more information. 
• Your front door may be painted any color you choose.