study. This may include shrub replacement, turf renovations, drought resistant landscape improvements, etc. While some items are unpredictable, such as storm damage or a group of plants unexpectedly dying, discussing this item with your landscaper to determine how often and how much funding your association should plan for is generally very helpful in customizing this component for your community.
This may include shrub replacement, turf renovations, drought resistant landscape improvements, etc.
Irrigation
System Repairs Funding for irrigation systems within a reserve study can be a bit tricky as their failure/repair rate can be difficult to predict. Many associations opt to include a rotating repair allowance at anywhere from 2 to 10 year cycles, depending on the association’s history, for larger irrigation system repairs which may arise from time to time. Costs associated with the annual spring startup of the system (head replacement, etc.) are best handled through the operating budget unless the expense is unusually high in that particular year. Discuss your irrigation system with your landscape vendor to determine the condition of the system, how often your association should anticipate repairs, and whether the association should plan for complete replacement of the irrigation system in the future.
Many associations opt to include a rotating repair allowance at anywhere from 2 to 10 year cycles.
Landscape Bark
Associations with extensive planter bed areas often opt to include landscape bark in their reserve study as the cost to replenish bark can be significant. Bark is typically replenished at 2-3 year cycles but may vary based on each specific community’s needs. The component cost is usually based on the association’s prior
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