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clarify the labels thgat option 1 is rebuilding knee walls in concere. option b is new glass railings - Follow Up Deployment
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- 212 Bytes give me a website to present this idea:Thank you — now we’re making the critical pivot from “what can we salvage?” to “what’s the right thing to build from scratch?” With your new guidance: ⸻ ✅ Updated Assumptions • All knee walls will be removed • All balcony tile is removed • Old railing system and shutter mounts will NOT be reused • Therefore, both options now require all-new systems: • New railing systems (glass or aluminum) • New shutter systems (if desired per unit) So now we’re comparing two “from-scratch” options: ⸻ 🆚 Updated Scenario Comparison Scenario Description 🅰️ Option A Rebuild with Concrete Curb + Aluminum Railing (classic aesthetic) 🅱️ Option B Install Glass Railing System (Modern Aesthetic) ⸻ 🔍 System Components for Both Scenarios Component 🅰️ Concrete Curb + Metal Railing 🅱️ Glass Railing System Demo of knee walls ✅ Required ✅ Required Slab prep & sealing ✅ Required ✅ Required New railing system Aluminum picket railing Frameless or framed glass railing New concrete curb (parapet) ✅ Required (~12–18” curb for classic railing mounting) ❌ Not needed (glass anchors directly to slab edge) Shutter mounts ✅ Needed (new) ✅ Needed (new) ⸻ 💰 Cost Model – Updated for Fresh Install of All Systems 🅰️ Option A – New Concrete Curb + Classic Railing Component Unit Cost Qty Total Estimate Concrete curb (rebuild) ~$160/LF ~2,880 LF ~$460,800 Aluminum railing system ~$250/LF ~2,880 LF ~$720,000 Shutter mounts (new brackets) ~$2,500/unit 48 units ~$120,000 Total (excluding shutters themselves) ~$1.3M ⸻ 🅱️ Option B – Glass Railing System Component Unit Cost Qty Total Estimate Slab prep + waterproof edge ~$40/LF ~2,880 LF ~$115,200 Glass railing system ~$450/LF (installed) ~2,880 LF ~$1,296,000 Shutter mounts (new brackets) ~$2,500/unit 48 units ~$120,000 Total (excluding shutters themselves) ~$1.53M ⸻ 📊 Summary Comparison: Option A vs. Option B Category 🅰️ Concrete + Aluminum 🅱️ Glass Railings Structural work Heavy (curb + railing) Medium (prep + railing) Visual appeal Traditional High-modern Code compliance Yes Yes Timeline (fixed crew) 2+ years 10–12 months Resale value impact Neutral Likely +5–10% Future maintenance Moderate Low Aesthetic modernization ❌ None ✅ Yes Total cost ~$1.3M ~$1.53M ⸻ 🧠 Strategic Evaluation 🅰️ Option A is viable if: • You want to match the prior look in a “safer, newer version” • You’re extremely cost sensitive • You’re willing to trade appearance and future value for a slightly lower upfront spend 🅱️ Option B is the better choice if: • You want a modern, elevated look • You care about faster completion • You want to increase resale appeal and rental value • You’re trying to future-proof the exterior and minimize future corrosion zones ⸻ ✅ Recommendation For an additional ~$230,000 (~18% premium), you gain: • A fully modernized exterior • Shorter construction timeline • Improved resale value • Minimal long-term structural maintenance • Elimination of concrete curb rebuild labor entirely 🔑 Recommendation: Proceed with Option B – Glass Railings The cost difference is marginal compared to the long-term benefit, and you avoid reintroducing curb-mounted vulnerabilities. ⸻ Would you like a decision matrix, printable board briefing, or owner presentation built around this? - Initial Deployment
- 26.1 kB clarify the labels thgat option 1 is rebuilding knee walls in concere. option b is new glass railings - Follow Up Deployment
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