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Building Maintenance
Tue 17 Nov 2009 - 10:58
Building Maintenance
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tom_V_Powell]Tom V Powell
Regardless of the type of building you have, you need to be performing maintenance regularly in order to keep it in shape. Buildings are large investments, so it only makes sense that you should protect your investment by taking care of it. There are a lot of things to think about, so I recommend making some sort of maintenance plan. For instance, commit to moping/sweeping/vacuuming the floor at least once per week. Obviously not every task needs to be done that often, but it's important to have a written plan that you actually stick to.
The roof of your building is extremely important, and therefore it's recommended that you maintain it. Especially with older buildings, roof leaks are very common. You should inspect your roof at least once every few months, checking both the interior and exterior for holes/signs of excess moisture. Also look for mold and any evidence of bugs and other pests. Also, to avoid gutter clogs, I recommend cleaning out your gutters at least once per month, and more often in the fall.
If your building is a business or a place with a lot of foot traffic, make sure everything is as clean as possible. This includes bathrooms and storefronts. Cleanliness is very important to shoppers, especially when food is involved. Obviously clean surfaces are more important in restaurants and supermarkets, but regardless of the type of business, I recommend cleaning thoroughly about every 2 weeks, if not more often.
To reduce the risk of termite, mold, etc. damage, I recommend a thorough inspection of your buildings foundation at least every 6 months. If you don't think you have the expertise to do this there are services that can help, but unless you have money to spare I suggest doing it yourself. Look for any holes, small or large, or any bugs hanging around your foundation. Also look for signs of excess moisture in certain areas, and make sure there are no serious problems. If there are, get them fixed as soon as possible. Waiting will only make things worse.
Depending on the main material of your building (wood, metal, etc.), you may have to paint once every few years. You should regularly check for signs of peeling or other imperfections in the paint. Of course you shouldn't re-paint your entire building just because of one small peeling area, but if more than 10% or so of your building is peeling badly, it may be time for some fresh paint.
Depending on the main material of your building (wood, metal, etc.), you may have to paint once every few years. You should regularly check for signs of peeling or other imperfections in the paint. Of course you shouldn't re-paint your entire building just because of one small peeling area, but if more than 10% or so of your building is peeling badly, it may be time for some [http://www.fme.uk.com]building maintenance.
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