What kind of maintenance steel roof needs?
To ensure optimal condition and long service life the roof should be inspected regularly. Usually rainwater is enough to keep the paint surface clean. But fallen leaves, twigs etc. are not always washed away by rainwater and should be cleaned annually. Roof valleys and rainwater systems also need to be cleaned annually. Dirty or stained areas can be washed with a soft brush and water. Pressure washers (up to 50 bar) may also be used. More persistent dirt can be cleaned with detergent intended for cleaning painted surfaces. Follow the detergent’s usage instructions or contact the product manufacturer to find out more about its suitability. A difficult localised stain can be rubbed off with a cloth dipped in white spirit. The paint coating should be rinsed from the top down to get all the detergent off. Finally the rainwater systems must be rinsed with water. Snow usually falls from painted roofs, and the snow that remains does not exceed the roof’s structural load capacity. However, if
