KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Interiors do not depend on the weather.
- Winter is the right time to scope and budget next summer’s exterior.
- Good ventilation matters when the windows are closed.
When the rain settles in, exterior work mostly stops. That does not mean a building has to wait until May.
Good winter projects
- Lobbies, corridors and stairwells.
- Suite turnovers.
- Amenity rooms and offices.
- Parkade walls, depending on temperature and ventilation.
- Doors and frames from the inside.
And the paperwork
Winter is also when councils have time: walk-throughs, written prices, colour selection and input for next year’s budget. Contractors are easier to reach too, and you are more likely to get the start date you want.
Things to plan for
- Low-odour products and ventilation, as windows stay shut.
- Keeping one route open through the building on each floor.
- Holiday schedules and building rules on hours.
This guide is general information for strata councils and property managers in British Columbia, not legal advice. Check your registered bylaws and the current Strata Property Act, or ask your property manager or a lawyer, before relying on it for a decision.
