Recently, a friend said that the maintenance of brick-concrete houses is very troublesome, and maintenance is also required after the construction of light steel. Is it also troublesome? How often to maintain it? In fact, the maintenance of light steel villas is not troublesome. Today, I will tell you about it, so that you can have a better understanding.

Maintenance of light steel keel

The comparison test of the plated steel plate in the industrial area of Pennsylvania, USA: the galvanized steel plate has no rust after 30 years. Can be used for more than 100 years. Therefore, light steel keels do not need special maintenance, so many people question that light steel keels are unreliable and easy to rust, and maintenance is equivalent to large demolition and construction, which is a great misunderstanding of light steel houses.

The light steel villa needs maintenance in the later stage, mainly the roof and exterior wall decorative panels. This is the advantage of light steel villas. The exterior wall decoration and roof tiles are all assembled on site, and they can also be dismantled and replaced with new ones.

Maintenance of exterior walls

External wall maintenance is mainly in three aspects:

One is sudden damage.

For example, if the exterior walls, doors and windows, and garage doors are broken, find a professional to modify and replace them. If you have insurance, you can contact the insurance company to make a claim.

The second is conventional exterior wall maintenance.

 It is to remove dust, mold moss, spider webs, bird excrement, etc. This needs to be arranged according to the different types of houses, locations, and the actual maintenance cycle, cleaning and maintenance every year, every 2 years or 3 years. The most commonly used method is soft wash (gentle cleaning) without the use of high pressure with a water gun, but with tools such as a low pressure gun, brush, towel, and hose. .

The third is the maintenance of different materials.

Cultural stone has the function of dustproof and self-cleaning. Stone mines mined in nature, including slate, sandstone, and quartz stone, have been processed to become a decorative building material. After being treated with a water repellent agent, it is not easy to adhere to dust, and it can be cleaned as new by wind and rain, and it is maintenance-free.

The metal carved thermal insulation board can be washed with clean water to remove dust and dirt, and can also be washed with a soft cloth or sponge. Use special tools to clean the places that cannot be touched by hand; if the dirt cannot be washed off with water, use a soft cloth containing a neutral lotion (1%-2% aqueous solution) to scrub the surface, in order to keep the metal carved insulation board clean and beautiful , should be cleaned 1 to 2 times a year.

Note: Do not use metal brushes, nylon brushes and other tools for water washing, which will scratch or corrode the surface of the metal carved insulation board; do not use acidic, alkaline lotions, and banana water, even if the stains can be washed off, However, it will cause the plate to become discolored or corroded.

Maintenance of rain gutters

It is necessary to talk about rain gutters for external wall maintenance. There are two types of rain gutters: plug-in type and built-in type. The built-in type has too many disadvantages and is no longer produced. The cleaning of rain gutters is very important, especially if there are large trees around the house. The solution is to clean it regularly, and there are several types of protective nets in the rain trough.

The frequency of cleaning depends on the actual situation of the house. The main reference is whether there are trees around the house that are higher than the eaves. If not, it is generally better to clean it once every two years. If there are many trees, especially large trees with fallen leaves in winter, it is recommended to clean them at least twice a year in winter.

Maintenance of roof

There are many kinds of roofing materials, and the service life is from more than ten years to more than a few decades, and some can reach more than 70 years. The service life of general roof asphalt shingles is also about 20 years, and it is easy to change color and age after a long time. However, I personally feel that it is good to change the style and color of the house after 20 years. It is better to make the old house look brand new, which is better than demolition and construction. After 20 years, you will also consider whether to change the style of the house. If you want to reduce the It is troublesome to choose some asphalt shingles with anti-ultraviolet and anti-aging materials, which can be determined according to your own needs, but some common sense of daily maintenance should be understood, whether it is a light steel house or a traditional house.

1. Trim trees to prevent branches or branches from falling to the roof and causing damage;

2. Inspect the roof annually for obvious damage, lifted or broken tiles;

3. Replace missing or damaged tiles in a timely manner;

4. Periodically inspect the underside of the roof for signs of leaks or damage, especially around ventilation pipes and chimneys.

5. In winter, keep the attic well ventilated. Poor attic ventilation will result in damage to the roof structure.

6. Beware of ice lumps, which form along the eaves.

In fact, the maintenance of light steel is not as troublesome as imagined. As long as the maintenance work is done well, the light steel villa can be used for more than 100 years.