Retaining walls rarely get attention until the ground shifts—literally. This session breaks down why these structures are among the most overlooked high-risk components in community associations and how hidden drainage issues, soil movement, and aging construction quietly set the stage for major failures.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/gucX_IWBz6s
We’ll cover what managers and boards must document, how to spot early warning signs, and why retaining walls are a financial hazard zone when reserves underestimate real replacement costs. Most importantly, we’ll look at the safety side—because these aren’t just dollars and line items. A wall failure can injure someone. Knowing what to look for, and acting early, can prevent the kind of event every board hopes never happens.
Raymond Dickey • AssociationHelpNow.com
Alan Ebert, PE, PRA, RS • Reserve Advisors, Inc. • alan@reserveadvisors.com • www.reserveadvisors.com
Dawn Becker-Durnin, CIRMS • Acrisure • dbecker-durnin@acrisure.com • www.HOAInsuranceSC.com
John LaGumina, Esq. • The LaGumina Law Firm, PLLC • jlagumina@laguminalaw.com • www.laguminalaw.com
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