Water Off in Winter!
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When you vacate your unit for several days or more, turn off the water (and water heater). This helps eliminate potential water damage issues all year round if a pipe leaks or breaks, but it is especially important in the winter when there is a risk of pipes freezing and rupturing.
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Except!
From mid-December through mid-March, buildings #27, 32, 35, and 36 must leave their water on. These units have trickler valves which prevent water line freezing. |
Heat setting in winter
After November 1 it is recommended that your heat be turned up to 55 degrees in all rooms that have or are adjacent to water pipes (including entrance foyers). Those units with ETS units should have the units set to level 2. Please leave the doors open inside the unit so that the heat can circulate.
As a unit owner it is your responsibility to provide sufficient heat to prevent freezing of pipes. This includes the entry areas where the pipes enter the unit. Please make sure that your guests and renters are aware of this.
As a unit owner it is your responsibility to provide sufficient heat to prevent freezing of pipes. This includes the entry areas where the pipes enter the unit. Please make sure that your guests and renters are aware of this.
Chimney & Fireplace Maintenance
Part of the Association’s annual preventative maintenance program includes inspection of all unit chimneys and fireplaces. These inspections are for smoke alarms, and the presence of fire extinguishers. They also make note of any defects or potential hazards which are then made aware of to the unit owner(s) for their corrective action. This program will continue to be performed on an annual basis and in addition to properly protecting and maintaining your chimneys and fireplaces, it assists in keeping insurance premiums down. See this page for more details
Window and Slider Replacement
When replacing your unit windows and/or sliding deck doors, please be sure to have them factory painted the Lincoln Station Red color, as this method provides the best and strongest coating application. This color is on record with Granite State Glass Company of Plymouth and several other area contractors also have the information. In addition, you can also get the color information through the management office.
Fire and Heater Safety
Please remember the importance of keeping a charged fire extinguisher in a visible location at all times. In addition, please test your smoke alarms regularly to insure of proper operation. There are propane heating systems throughout many of the units and it is recommended that everyone install a carbon monoxide detector. This device can be purchased at most hardware stores for about $55, and simply plugs into any outlet.
As a reminder fireworks and opened flame devices (barbecue grills and small properly used candles excluded) are not permitted on the Lincoln station property.
As a reminder fireworks and opened flame devices (barbecue grills and small properly used candles excluded) are not permitted on the Lincoln station property.
Loss Prevention Resources
This guide was developed by Melcher and Prescott (our insurance provider), to provide a summary of the major risks, helpful strategies and materials that can be used to reduce the exposures associated with building management. The guide provides in-depth checklists to keep property secure and residents safe. In addition, this resource includes supplemental tools, like sample policies and forms, to help manage property more efficiently. Please review this document and consider how you can reduce risks associated with your property. If we all work together on our own units and the common areas we can reduce risk, maintain the value or Lincoln Station and create a safe environment for our community. See guide below.
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External Building Staining
The Lincoln Station HOA arranges for the external staining of the buildings in Lincoln Station. Buildings are stained on a six year cycle. Each spring for five years a subset of the buildings are re-stained. In the sixth year the clubhouse is stained and then the cycle starts again. See Notices for current year staining schedule and information.
Cans of the stains are available in the clubhouse garage if you need to touch up the external wood on your unit.
Cans of the stains are available in the clubhouse garage if you need to touch up the external wood on your unit.
Stain Colors
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Red Doors
Gray Body
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Red Trim
Gray Deck
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