Regularly Scheduled Painting To Protect Structural Elements Of Commercial Facilities

If you are a facility maintenance professional...

Then you have a list of priorities that is a mile long. We’re willing to bet that somewhere, close to the top of that list, are the important items related to maintaining the structural integrity of your building as well as it’s facade. In addition to helping to protect the basic infrastructure of a building, a well planned facility painting schedule can increase your building’s curb appeal, which can help the owners showcase the facility to attract users, tenants and employees. If you haven’t yet realized that painting exterior wood surfaces is integral to this, then it’s time to have them painted!

These days, paints no longer contain lead, which is good news from a health perspective. However, lead-based paints generally lasted longer and had other significant protective characteristics that are lacking from many paints today. Modern painting systems typically last up to 5 years for exposed woodwork, so if your facility is not on a five-year repainting schedule, the protective characteristics will not be maintained.

Re-Painting Helps Avoid Damage To Exterior Wood

Perform a top-to-bottom inspection of your facility to find signs of deteriorating surface conditions. Look for early discoloration, blistering, cracks or bubbles. This will help you identify and progress with the right solution. Pay closest attention to areas with prolonged direct sunlight, water collection and areas that are continually in the shade. Wood that has started to cup or warp, along with any of the symptoms above are tell-tale signs that a paint job is needed. It will be much quicker and cheaper to re-coat than to wait, as the problems will only become more serious. 

Your facility should be on a 5 year painting plan as a general guideline. That may seem like a short time-span for a paint job, by damage happens quickly, especially in areas of severe weather. You can get the most out of that time by using only the highest quality paint products. It provides better coverage, is more durable and will retain color and sheen longer. The use of high quality products is as important as the selection of the right painting contractor.

Hiring the right painting contractor can quickly improve the value and appearance of your business. Experienced painting contractors know that their reputation is everything and the reputable ones will be more than happy to share the names of satisfied clients and their testimonials, so do your homework first. They also should be willing to provide their business license and documentation of safety compliance programs. 

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