Winter is Coming: Preparing Student Housing for Cold Weather Challenges - SHI221
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In this episode of the Student Housing Insight Podcast, host Wesley dives into a critical topic for student housing professionals as the winter months approach: preparing properties for freezing temperatures and mitigating the risks associated with winter weather.
Joined by experts Lance Lemoine from Lemoine Disaster Services and Jonathan Epstein from Salamander Reservoir, this episode offers a comprehensive guide to both proactive and reactive strategies for winter preparedness. Key topics include: Preventative Maintenance: Best practices for winterizing properties, inspecting fire sprinkler systems, and maintaining HVAC systems to prevent costly disasters. Innovative Solutions: Jonathan introduces the Salamander Reservoir, a groundbreaking IoT-based tool for preventing pipe freeze failures and ensuring fire sprinkler systems remain operational. Reactive Strategies: Lance shares insights on handling winter disasters efficiently, the importance of master service agreements, and how restoration companies can advocate for property managers during insurance claims. Industry Checklists: Wesley reviews a detailed winter maintenance checklist covering life safety, mechanical systems, roofing, and plumbing to help you stay ahead of winter challenges. The episode is packed with actionable advice and personal anecdotes, including real-world examples of property damage caused by extreme weather and how proactive measures can save time, money, and tenant disruptions. Whether you’re a property manager, owner-operator, or vendor in the student housing industry, this episode is your go-to resource for navigating winter challenges with confidence.
This episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors. To find out more about how they can help your property approve more prospect and help eliminate bad debt, visit their website at: https://bit.ly/3WmNsqa
Links Mentioned: Student Housing Insight: www.StudentHousingInsight.com ShopTalk: www.ShopTalk.info Salamander Reservoir: www.GetSalamander.com Lemoine Disaster Services: https://1lemoine.com/
Connect with our guests on LinkedIn for more insights or email them: Lance Lemoine: Disaster Recovery Specialist - Lance.Lemoine@1lemoine.com
Jonathan Epstein: Co-Founder, Salamander Reservoir - je@jtjtech.com
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