Things to Know about Maintaining Your Exterior Cladding

The extent and nature of cladding maintenance will depend on the geographical location and exposure of the building.

As a guide, it is recommended that basic normal maintenance tasks shall include but not be limited to:

• Washing down exterior surfaces every 6-12 months*.
• Re-applying exterior protective finishes**.
• Maintaining the exterior envelope and connections including joints, penetrations, flashings and sealants.
• Cleaning out gutters, blocked pipes and overflows as required.
• Pruning back vegetation close to or touching the building.
• The clearances between the bottom edge of the exterior cladding and the finished/unfinished ground must always be maintained.

*Do not use a water blaster to wash down the cladding.
**Refer to your paint manufacturer for washing down and recoating requirements related to paint performance.