Steadmans - UK manufacturers of steel cladding, roofing products, steel purlins

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 04.

Touch-up
Minor scuffing to the colour coating should not be treated. Deeper scratches which reach the substrate should be repaired with touch-up paint. The touch-up paint should only be applied to the original scratch using a fine paint brush. As touch-up paint will dry to a slightly different colour than the original coating the area which is touched up should be kept as small as possible.

Table 04 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.
Corrosion of cut edges.	Cut or abrade edges back to clean bright metal and repaint: consult Steadmans Technical Department for guidance.