What Causes Cut Edge Corrosion

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What Causes Cut Edge Corrosion ?
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Introduction

• If this is your profession, you will be familiar
  with coating your cladding sheets when they are
  produced. Doing so will prevent the elements from
  damaging them.
• Then when you cut these sheets to size, you may
  typically not recoat the edges, leaving them
  prone to corrosion. This may result in leaks and
  you may after that need to replace your cladding
  panels.

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What Causes Cut Edge Corrosion?
Of course, cut edge corrosions do not just occur
out of the blues. There are some factors you need
to watch out for to prevent this problem. The
long duration of performance of the coatings on
your profile metal cladding and roofing depends
on certain elements. They are

• Moisture
• Location
• Sunlight and UV radiation
• Pitch
• The quality of the applied coating

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Repairs For Cut Edge Corrosion And Cladding
Renovation

• When you repair your cut edge corrosion, you can
  increase the lifespan of your panels. Fixes and
  improvements include
• Removing any corrosion and loose paint by
  grinding the panels with your hands.
• Preparing the surface and washing down the
  high-pressure
• Applying sealant with a gun to fill any gaps on
  the panels.
• Coating the clad

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How Do You Recognise Cut Edge Corrosion

• To identify when you have cut edge corrosion on
  your metal sheets, watch out for discolouration,
  cracks, or blisters on your roof.
• Be particularly mindful of the joints and laps
  around the structure. When you notice these
  signs, then you may want to contact a
  professional to be sure about the problem.

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Our Services

• Cladding Cleaning

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Tips and Advice

• Advantages of Metal Cladding Panels

• Types of Commercial Roofs

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Contact Us
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