Annual inspection
It is good practice to carry out annual inspection of the building exterior and to carry out any remedial work identified during the inspection, see table 06.
Note: Never walk on the sheets, whether on the ground, on the stack or fixed on the roof.
Painting
NEVER paint fibre cement products. The guarantee will be invalidated if the product is painted after it has left Steadmans’ warehouse.
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| Table 06 Checklist for annual inspection |
| Check for: |
Remedial action: |
| Blocked gutters, which may cause overflow into the building. |
Clean gutters and wash out any blockage. |
| Build-up of debris, which can retain water and cause corrosion. |
Remove debris. |
| Dirt retention on areas not washed by rainwater: that affects the appearance of the building and, if left untreated, could cause the coating to breakdown. |
Wash down with fresh water using a hose and soft bristle brush. Heavy deposits can be removed with a solution of water and household detergent or proprietary cleaner. |
| Mould growth, which is rare, but can affect the appearance of the building. |
Wash down, then apply a cleansing solution: consult Steadmans Technical Department for guidance. |
| Local damage - breakthrough of the panel coating could result in corrosion of the substrate. |
Assess the extent of the damage and either touch up (see opposite) or overpaint the affected area or replace damaged sheets. |
| Drilling swarf and fixing debris. |
Remove debris. |
| Condition of fixings - faulty fixings can cause leaks or rust staining on the surface of the panels. |
Replace faulty fixings and missing clips. |
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