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Pre-Engineered Buildings
www.zamilsteel.com January 2000
MAINTENANCE FOR LONGER LIFE environments, water alone may not be sufficient to remove saline deposits
Now that your Zamil Steel building is complete, we recommend that you follow our that have become encrusted on the panels.
simple maintenance recommendations. By doing so you will substantially enhance In such cases, a mild detergent shall be added to the initial washing water.
the life of your investment. Panels shall be washed with the mild detergent solution and a soft nylon
brush. A final rinse with clean potable water should follow. Oil, grease, tar,
The frequency of maintenance is dependent upon the environmental zone in which wax or similar substances can be removed with mineral spirits followed by a
the building is located. The table below contains the recommended maintenance detergent solution and a clean potable water rinse.
frequencies for different building locations. Do not use caustic or abrasive cleaners, they may damage the paint and zinc
layers.
BUILDING LOCATION MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY Ground level shall be maintained at least 150 mm below the base of the wall
Within 5 km of the sea Every 3 months panel. Accumulations of wind blown sand shall be removed. Plants and shrubs
High pollution industrial area Every 3 months surrounding the building shall not touch the wall panel; they may scratch the
painted panels.
Medium pollution industrial area Every 4 months
Areas of high humidity Every 4 months Eave gutters and valley gutters shall be thoroughly cleaned with a mild detergent
solution and a soft nylon brush, followed by a rinse of clean potable water.
Low pollution industrial area Every 6 months
Downspouts shall be clear of blockage and the downspout discharge shall
Dry desert regions Every 6 months have adequate drainage area.
Minor damage to sheeting or trims shall be repaired as follows.
SAFETY NOTES - Lightly abrade the affected area.
Exercise extreme caution when working on roofs. - If base metal is exposed, apply one coat of zinc chromate primer.
Use professional maintenance staff for maintenance works. - Apply one coat of matching touch-up paint.
Ensure that access ladders reach at least one meter above the step off point. Equipment, which is located through or adjacent to roof or wall panels may
Secure ladders to the building and ensure that they are on a firm base. cause moisture build up on or near the panel. The following conditions shall
be avoided.
Do not step on skylights.
- Water run-off from air conditioning units.
When walking on the roof, step in the valleys of the panel, not on the ribs. - Open water storage tanks adjacent to panels.
Whenever possible, walk on the purlin line, i.e., screws line. - Steam outlets.
Protect areas of roof, subject to frequent access, by temporary or permanent - Acid storage.
walkways. - Copper pipes fastened to steel panels.
When maintaining overhead crane runways, immobilize the crane before
commencement of work. MAINTENANCE OF ACCESSORIES
Personnel Doors.
EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE - Lubricate hinges and lockset.
- Remove dirt and grit from the threshold
Preventive maintenance shall commence immediately after a project is erected
- Ensure that the door cannot swing back and strike the wall panels, as this
or modified.
will sprain the hinges and damage the panel.
Debris and small items such as screws, pop rivets, drill bits or any ferrous Sliding Doors.
object shall be removed by sweeping with a soft nylon brush. Large items such - Regularly clean the bottom guide to remove sand and stones.
as sheet metal cut-offs shall be removed by hand to avoid damaging the Roll-up Doors.
surface of the roof panels. Such debris shall be removed after any trade (e.g., - Clean and lubricate the chain and reduction drive gears.
electricians, plumbers, air conditioning technicians, steel erectors, etc.) has Power Vents.
worked on the roof. - Clean fan blades to remove build-up of dust and dirt.
Sand and dust retain salt and moisture, which will eventually breakdown the Buildings with Cranes.
paint and zinc layers, resulting in corrosion of the base metal. Sand and dust - Every 6 months check that all bracing is tight.
shall be removed by washing with clean potable water and a soft nylon brush, - Check that all high strength bolts in the crane beams and the main frame
working from the highest point to the lowest, followed by a final rinse using a connections are tight.
hose and clean potable water.
The most vulnerable areas of the building are gutters, roof sheets, sheltered RECORD OF MAINTENANCE
areas under eaves or canopies and upper portions of walls or roof extensions. A Periodic Maintenance Log Book shall be kept. All maintenance dates shall be
For buildings located in high pollution industrial areas, or close to marine recorded and signed by the maintenance staff.