External Refurbishments To Save Energy And Money
With energy costs soaring and prices rising rapidly there’s no better time to review your assets and look at what can be done to improve efficiency and performance.
Good maintenance of your property can make a huge difference to your business. Maintaining the external building and catching problems early saves money and avoids more serious problems in the future. It can improve the performance of the property, saving on costs and improving comfort.
Condition And Maintenance Checking
The build up of debris, algae, moss and other materials can sit on the surface of cladding sheets and will start to deteriorate the coating. Wear and tear starts to affect the metal coating by fading, peeling or in worse cases cracking and corroding. Regular checks can catch problems early.
Watch For Corrosion
Over time the cut edges of metal sheets start to deteriorate. Corrosion starts on the very tip of the metal sheet and gradually eats its way across the sheet, without any treatment this corrosion will continue to worsen and eventually the rust eats through the sheet completely.
At this stage leaks occur, holes become obvious, and it can affect the stability of the sheets, becoming a serious hazard.
Cheaper To Repair And Refurbish Than To Replace
If action is not taken quickly to rectify problems, the cost to repair and replace the metal sheets becomes expensive and the disruption is enormous which also affects the day to day operations and hence costs more money to the business. Maintenance such as thoroughly cleaning the sheets or treating the cut edges can save a significant amount of money.
Air Leakage
Drafts play a large role when it comes to heating costs. Check joints on your cladding, around windows, corners and the top and bottom of the walls. Ensure there are no obvious gaps or fixings that have become loose.
Rooflights
Rooflights provide light to the internal area but if not maintained and cleaned then a build up of dirt and debris can make these significantly less efficient. By applying a special anti-fungal solution and cleaning regularly this will maintain the function of the rooflight to let in the optimum amount of light. Natural light reduces the need for artificial lights and if you are able to have more periods with less lighting this will save on your energy bill.
Repairs
It is crucial to act on any repair work as soon as possible. If repair work is needed, then it is highly likely that the cladding is not performing for your building. It could be leaking air and moisture and if left the damage could affect the internal walls or insulation inside the wall if insulated.
Solar Panel Installation
Our team also provide quotations for the installation of Solar Panels. Once your roof is refurbished why not add some solar panels to your roof that can start saving you money on your energy bills. Due to the current schemes in place and often the idyllic positioning of commercial and industrial buildings, the payback time is much shorted than you would imagine.
Subject to energy usage, solar panels can repay for themselves after approximately 2-3 years and can help towards your goals of zero carbon by 2050.
Install A Mansafe, Fall Arrest System
We can also quote to install a mansafe, fall arrest system to your roof. The 3M™ DBI-SALA® RoofSafe Anchor and Cable System provides a horizontal lifeline system so it allows access to all parts of your roof securely. Once installed this permanent feature is available long term for all roof contractors to use safely. Having this system installed saves money on additional, expensive traditional safety equipment including railings and netting.
Make The Savings
Contact us to discuss your roof and wall cladding and let’s see how we can start to make you big savings and make your roof work harder for your business.
Our site surveys are free and we can also provide a free digital image of your property so it doesn’t cost you anything to look at your options and have an assessment made before making any commitment to proceed with any work.
Whatever your building requires, contact us to get the best service and support with the highest quality workmanship.
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