Case 4
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- Introduction
- Causes of Defects
- Good Practices
- Standards
- Maintenance and Diagnostics
- Remedial
- Similar Cases
- References
Maintenance and Diagnostics
As buildings age the colour of paint will fade. Repainting and cleaning should be carried out regularly.
Diagnostics of Defect
Visual assessment
Visual inspection is sufficient to detect this paint defect.
Discolouration is readily visible.
Glossmeter
Weathering test and Gloss measurements can be done to determine the extent of discolouration.