WCP Doors & Windows Options Survey

WCP Leak Remediation Project Options Survey

As the Board and Construction Manger fine tune the the project, it will help us to know the answers to the questions below. PLEASE respond asap. Thank you!

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* 1. Plan choice.

Which of the plans for the downstairs (wood) doors and windows will you choose? As specified in the documents distributed by email, the new windows and doors are double-pane, low-e, in paintable fiberglass frames. The cost for either package is the same, $16,375.
(NOTE: in both packages, all currently operable doors will remain operable doors--there was discussion of doing away with them, but the Board decided--sagely we hope--to keep all options as close to what we already have as possible.)

You can enter any comments or questions you have in the box below.
Please give us your most likely choice.

1. Recommended Plan: All currently fixed doors will be replaced with windows with operable lower panels; all operable doors will be replaced with operable doors.

2. "Match Existing" Plan: All currently fixed doors (the tall, nailed-in window panels) will be replaced with inoperable windows of the same size as existing; all operable doors will be replaced with operable doors.

3. Opt-out: I will not purchase new windows and doors. I assume responsibility for possible damage and later replacement.

Space for comments or questions:

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* 2. I would participate in a forum of owners discussing the pros and cons of these options.|
(You can check multiple options.)

Yes, Aug. 10-20.

Yes, Aug. 20-30.

Yes, Sept. 3-9.

Let's discuss this on the WCP Community email list.

No, I can't, I'm not that interested or I know what I want.

Any comments?

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* 3. Which Juliet door (from master bedroom into courtyard) option will you choose?

a. Recommended option: This door will be replaced with windows including operable panes with screens for ventilation.

b. I would like my Juliet door replaced with another Juliet-style door.

Anything you would like to add?

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* 4. Are you interested in replacing some or all of your metal windows before the project begins? (These canNOT be replaced DURING project construction. Replacing them before will both allow the new surface coat to be applied over the necessary stucco work, saving you money, and it will save the project money since your current windows will not need to be repaired.)
New windows can improve sound and heat insulation as well as improve leak resistance if properly flashed.
Costs for this work are beyond the $16,375 package and will be borne solely by the owner, who must apply to the ARB for possible credit as a capital improvement.
Multiple answers possible.

0. I will NOT be replacing any of my metal windows.

1. I plan to replace some selected metal windows.

a. a few I deem necessary

b. one side of the house only

c. just downstairs

d. only some of the small square windows

2. I plan to replace all of my metal windows.

3. I would like to be in touch with others investigating costs and finding contractors. My email is entered below.

4. I really don't know--if a discussion of this is begun on the Community email list, I'd like to listen in.

Enter your email if you want to be on a list of people sharing information about replacing metal windows.

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* 5. Information regarding financing. The Board is still negotiating details of the low-cost UC individual loans. It would be helpful for us to know how many people may take advantage of this option.
If you have information about a competitive offer from a bank, you could let us know in the comment box.

a. I do NOT plan on taking advantage of the UC loan.

b. I may use the UC loan, but for a lesser amount than the full $16,375. (Say how much in the comment box.)

c. I plan to use the full $16,735 loan.

d. I don't know or don't want to say.

If you would like to borrow additional funds to finance the replacement of metal windows, please indicate below (with contact email). The Board can inquire whether this is possible.

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* 6. Just for fun: The project will proceed from cluster to cluster in an assembly-line fashion. We have not yet determined the order. We anticipate beginning with the first cluster in October and finishing about 12-18 months later, including termite treatment.
The answers to this question might be helpful in determining where to start. You'll probably want to think this over and discuss it with neighbors, but please just give us a gut reaction--don't delay submitting the survey! (Perhaps we can do some discussing on the Community email list.)

1. Get it over with--I would like my cluster to be the first one.

2. I'd prefer to have the work done early in the project.

3. I have no idea or really don't care, anytime is fine.

4. I'd prefer to have my cluster be one of the later ones.

5. It would be great if my cluster would be the last one.

In order for your answer to count, you MUST enter your cluster number (930s for example).

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* 2. I would participate in a forum of owners discussing the pros and cons of these options.|(You can check multiple options.)

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* 3. Which Juliet door (from master bedroom into courtyard) option will you choose?

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* 2. I would participate in a forum of owners discussing the pros and cons of these options.|
(You can check multiple options.)