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Maintenance and Cleaning

Aluminium (framing members)
Maintenance & Cleaning
Cleaning Frequency
Extruded aluminium alloy sections to BS 1474. Anodized to BS 3987, minimum 25 micron coating Visual inspection of weep holes should be made to ensure they are clear and unobstructed from build up of dirt and foreign matter.

Regular cleaning with non-alkaline detergent

Refer to cleaning method for aluminium panel.

Polluted/marine areas: every 3 months

Other areas every 6 months.

Extruded aluminium alloy sections to BS 1474. Liquid organic coating to BS 4842 after all fabrication, minimum 40 micron thickness.
Extruded aluminium alloy sections to BS 1474. Polyester powder coating to BS 6496 after all fabrication, minimum 40 micron thickness.
Extruded aluminium alloy sections to BS 1474. Mill finished.
Unclassified, ie aluminium alloy sections, not to BS 1474.
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