Facade Maintenance Checklist

Facade maintenance is an integral part of managing a building. From protecting your building from ugly damage to protecting it from dangerous damage, facade maintenance does it all. Setting up a facade maintenance “check-up” can be a great way to stay ahead of the game. Before you call Thompson Exterior Services (732-997-8138), you may wonder what goes into a facade maintenance check-up. The truth is that there are a lot of aspects of a building that must be analyzed and checked for building maintenance.?

Inspect sealants

Sealants help to protect fluids and substances from leaking through the building surfaces. Issues with sealants can lead to leaks that cause structural damage. They can also lead to problems such as mold, which is a health hazard.

Inspect the waterproofing of the envelope

Water damages buildings and can damage the integrity of a building. Like sealants, damaged waterproofing can indicate more significant structural issues and can lead to biohazards. Even if there is not yet water damage, finding problems with the waterproofing can help avoid severe future issues.?

Inspect facade appearance

The outside of your building represents your company or whatever your building is. If the outside of your building looks dirty, that does not reflect well on you. A nice clean exterior with clean windows also benefits those within the building to feel happy about the building.

Inspect for cracks

Cracks can be signs of more serious structural damage in your building. They may come from multiple sources. For example, water damage, a poorly put-together facade, or a lack of expansion joints are all possible reasons for cracks. At the end of the day, though, no matter the reason, fixing facade cracks is imperative.??

Inspect balconies

When balconies are not in the proper shape, that is a severe safety hazard.? Salt stains, cracks, rust, or discoloration, are all signs that the balcony metal or wood is in improper shape. Balcony railings are another part of buildings that must be checked out. Ensuring that the railing is in proper condition and secure is vital to ensuring the safety of everyone who enters the building.

Identify causes

Understanding the cause of issues can help determine the best plan of action to deal with facade damage. Sometimes a crack is just a crack, indicative of a more severe problem. There can be a range of reasons that the facade of your building looks dirty.?

These are only a few examples of what can occur in a building check-up, but they all help give insight into why a building checkup can be so important. Building check-ups can help avoid severe problems in the future by fixing more minor ones. Give us a call at 732-997-8138 to schedule an appointment.