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In general, many strata properties schedule a full exterior repaint roughly every 7–10 years to maintain their appearance and protection. The exact timing can depend on factors like the building’s condition, exposure to weather and maintenance routine. The decision to repaint is typically made by the owners corporation or strata committee (often with input from property managers), who will assess the building for signs of paint failure, such as fading, cracking, or peeling, and determine if a repaint is necessary to preserve the building’s integrity and value.

The key is careful planning, communication and flexible access methods. Professional contractors like Dukes in Sydney coordinate closely with building management and residents. For example, scheduling work in stages and providing regular updates on timing. They often use specialised access techniques (such as rope access/abseiling or elevated work platforms) to avoid heavy scaffolding and keep common areas as clear as possible. Transparent communication (weekly progress notices, schedules and direct liaison with resident committees) helps ensure everyone knows what to expect, thereby minimising inconvenience to those living or working in the building.

The Aero Apartments project involved extensive remedial repairs to fix underlying building issues prior to painting. Externally, the team repaired damaged concrete and render, fixed fibre cement (FC) cladding panels, and replaced failed expansion joints across the six apartment buildings. These repairs addressed cracks, water ingress points, and structural wear so that the new paint would have a stable, sound surface. Internally, Dukes repainted all common areas and over 300 unit entry doors (also performing minor patch repairs) to refresh high-traffic interior surfaces. By completing all necessary repairs first, the repaint could achieve a long-lasting, high-quality finish.

Repainting a large, occupied complex like Aero Apartments required meticulous coordination and a phased approach. The scope was spread over multiple structures and hundreds of touchpoints with a carefully planned sequence of work. All critical repairs were completed before painting (to prevent paint failures down the line), and the work was broken into manageable stages. Because residents were living on-site, the team maintained safe access in shared areas and scheduled works to minimise disruption in each section of the complex. A combination of access methods, including abseiling for high façades, as well as scaffolds and lifts where needed. Throughout the project, regular communication with the strata stakeholders (weekly updates and coordination with building management) kept everyone informed and helped the project run smoothly with minimal resident complaints.

The Aero Apartments project resulted in a significantly improved appearance and enhanced protection for the buildings. After completion, the complex now boasts a renewed, consistent look with a high-quality finish that revitalised its curb appeal. More importantly, all the remedial work and the premium coating system applied have reinforced the long-term protection of the property’s assets, guarding against weather and wear for years to come. The project was carried out under full engineer oversight, providing assurance that all work met compliance and durability standards. Residents and strata stakeholders were very pleased with the results, and they praised Dukes for managing the complex works with minimal disruption.