August 1999
Our goals for selecting replacement roofs were straightforward. Not only did we seek durability and serviceability, but we hoped to see the property values of our homes appreciate, and the appearance of the community to flourish. Most people agree that both goals have been reached, and judging from climbing real estate prices at Villa Monterey, it would be fair to say that we have recouped our investment.
Our roofs are lightweight concrete tile. The trade name of the tile is Premium Duralite. The lightweight tiles are designed to resemble the wood shake rustic appearance look of the old roof. The tiles are called "golden cedar shake" and have an alternating smooth and rough surface. Aside from being aesthetically pleasing, this feature also does the best job in hiding any "deflection" or waviness in the appearance of the underlying roof surface. The roofs have the highest rating for fire safety and are ranked "Class A" for fire protection. We installed lots of tile. In fact, there are about 2.7 million square feet of tile on our roofs. The tiles are about half- an-inch in thickness. And although the tiles are not fragile, they do break when a person-- typically an adult--walks on the tile, so walking on the roofs should be avoided.
The tile manufacturer from whom we bought our tile--The Manier Tile Company--received an important industry tribute for the appearance of our roofing project. Monier has been a leading American maker of tile roofs for decades. They said that the rustic setting in Villa Monterey brought out the best in the appearance of their tile product.
Pool use is up this summer and your Board has had many favorable comments upon the cleanliness of the water and upon the professionalism of the Pool Monitor. Note that the monitor's hours are being extended so all may benefit from his presence.
Please note, too, that animals are forbidden in the pool area as are glass containers and charcoal cookers. Pool users are asked to review that portion of the rules manual that covers the pool area and to observe all posted signs, especially the prohibition on diving.
Several cases have come before the Board in which individuals have claimed to have approval for architectural changes to their properties.
Yet a search of the records maintained by the management company does not bear them out. When you do get such approval in writing please preserve the document and then pass it on to a new owner. You're saving yourself or a buyer lots of future heartburn.
Because of the growing concern for the safety and enjoyment of pool visitors, swimmers and bathers, all athletic ball playing such as football, handball, or basketball will no longer be allowed in the pool or pool area.
Homeowners/Tenants are advised to keep their garage doors in good working order by lubricating them every 3 to 6 months with a silicone based spray (hardware or auto parts stores should carry a silicone lubricant spray). Instructions: spray the torsion spring above the door while the door is in the down position and spray all hinges and rollers on the garage door. This will make the door function properly and last longer.
Homeowners/Tenants are advised to read the safety instructions in the garage door operator manual carefully. The garage door opener's safety reverse mechanism should be tested monthly and instructions on the correct procedures are in the operator's manual. Also, be advised to keep safety sensor eyes clear of objects obstructing the path of the infrared light. Homeowners/Tenants are further advised to keep transmitters out of direct sunlight which could warp the unit and prevent it from working.
Most homeowners know that when they "hurt", a call to Curtis can clarify the lines of responsibility. As well, the management company can be very helpful in recommending service- type individuals when the problem appears to be a homeowner responsibility. But homeowners need to keep in mind that Curtis Management acts in response to the direction of your elected Board of Directors. Thus, when frustration mounts, your most effective course of action will be to approach the Board directly, during the homeowner input time. The latter is a feature of every scheduled monthly meeting.
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