The demand for pre-engineered building (PEB) is increasing leaps and bounds due to cost-effectiveness and the possibility of building a commercial and residential segment at a fast speed across rural and urban areas of the country. How to improve the life of the PEB structure is a concern.
Let’s dig deeper to learn how you can improve the life of the PEB structure.
Maintenance
It is necessary to note that periodic maintenance is prone to the pollution level and environmental zone in which the building is established. Roofing and cladding require core maintenance. Pay proper attention if the PEB is located in a humid area as the moisture presents in the air damages the paint.
Maintenance Procedure
Typically, regular maintenance is a major factor to maximize PEBs’ life expectancy and dependability of roof systems. It largely depends on the design, material specification, locality, and access provisions.
- Ensure the leakproof performance is not compromised.
- Check carefully small items, such as pop rivets screws, drill bits.
- Remove any ferrous objects if any by sweeping with a soft nylon brush.
- Wash off with clean water and soft brushes dirt, sand gutter, and water that cover vulnerable areas like gutters, roof sheets, downspout, and shelters.
- Remove large times like sheet metal cut by hands to protect roof panels from damage.
- Use mineral spirits to clean grease, oil, tar, wax, or other substances.
- Use mild detergent and water for removing remove saline deposits.
Saline deposits generally become encrusted on the building’s panels built in a high pollution industrial zone or close to marine environments.
Safety Measures
Safety measures are paramount during maintenance. Although PEB’s roof has a safe surface with lower chances of any ill-happenings, taking safety measures is necessary. The edge and roof openings can be risky. Also, the roof becomes slippery owing to moisture. Follow the below steps to ensure adequate safety measures
- Avoid stepping on skylights
- Avoid walking on gutters and wet floors
- Install fire extinguishers for any fire emergency
- Follow the site safety procedure
- Save emergency contacts
- Use personal protection equipment, advanced tools, and machinery
Due to the robust strength, easy to build, lower costs, and long-lasting property of pre-engineered buildings, India is all set to grow as a major PEBs maker in the world. It is the fastest-growing marketing in the construction industry.
