Dozens of dwellings damaged

[Guest guest]

Dozens of dwellings damaged

April 5, 2008

Durango Herald - Durango,CO*

By Dale Rodebaugh

Herald Staff Writer

http://durangoherald.com/asp-bin/article_generation.asp?

article_type=news & article_path=/news/08/news080405_3.htm

Ice and snow has damaged more than one-third of the approximately

130 condominiums and townhouses at Cascade Village just north of

Durango Mountain Resort.

" We had a tremendous snowfall this winter, which created leaks from

roofs and decks, " Oppenheimer, the president of the Cascade

Village homeowners association, said Friday. " There's a significant

number of condos, probably more than 50, that have been damaged. "

Several actions are occurring simultaneously, Oppenheimer said. An

insurance adjuster is assessing damage, workers are removing damaged

drywall, carpeting, insulation and flooring on a limited basis, and

plans are being made to test for mold.

Once all waterlogged material is removed, a fungicide will be

sprayed against potential mold, Oppenheimer said. When the substance

dries, a test for mold can occur, he said.

Twenty of the damaged Cascade Village units are under contract to

Durango Mountain Resort to provide lodging for its visitors, DMR

General Manager Hank Thiess said. Thiess said DMR controls an

estimated 83 of the total number of units.

" The damaged units are out of action, " Thiess said. " They are out of

our rental pool until they're repaired. "

Thiess couldn't estimate when repair could be completed.

Durango Mountain Resort, in addition to controlling about 80 of the

130 units at Cascade Village, also manages the property and provides

maintenance.

Click here to send an email to the author