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September 21, 2017

5 Tips To Maintain A Modular Structure

Just like any other traditionally, onsite built structure, may it be a commercial space or your home, a modular structure too needs regular maintenance and clean-up. Take a look at how you can maintain a modular structure.

1. Always Keep It Clean

Keep your modular structure clean and decluttered. A neat and clean structure is less likely to develop problems, especially quality-related issues. Month-after-month, weather can have a severe impact on your modular structure and areas around it. Rain and snow can get collected in the low-lying areas, debris and dry leaves can clog the drainage and eavestrough, and moisture can get trapped in the roofs and walls. The best way to maintain a modular structure is to keep it clean on the inside as well as the outside,

2. Keep A Check That It Is Leveled

Over the years, a modular structure can settle or be unleveled. This can cause several issues such as cracks, leaks, and improper functioning of the windows and doors. Take a walk around the structure, home, or building and check for signs of sinking from a particular spot or non-leveling. If you find the surface to be non-uniformly aligned, call the professional modular structure manufacturers.

3. Maintain The Roof

Just like an onsite construction, you must also keep the roof of a modular structure at its best. For this, you must go up and take a look at the roof. Inspect the flashing, siding, and roof caulking. Ensure that they are efficient and in good condition. If not, consider repairing them. Also, if your modular structure has a flat roof, you will have to recoat and reseal it with the right coating every year. Apart from these, it is needless to say that you must clear the debris from your roof and keep the eavestrough clear and unclogged.

4. Replace The Electricals

Maintain your modular structure by replacing the electricals and electrical connections as and when needed. Don’t leave them for too late. Replace light bulbs, HVAC equipment filters, air conditioning filter, and batteries in the smoke detectors regularly. Clean the components of the electricals and fill the components such as the refrigerant of the HVAC equipment on a regular basis.

5. Call The Expert

It is best to call the experts and professionals in case you encounter a problem in your modular structure rather than taking up the task in your own hands. The experts have the correct knowledge and professional experience of handling various problems in modular structures and hence, they can deal with them in an effective manner. So, don’t avoid and call the expert at the earliest so that problems don’t become severe.

In order to maintain a modular structure, you don’t need any special guidelines. It isn’t a rocket science and you can take care of the modular structure and maintain it in the very same way you would do for any other traditionally-built structure. So be ready to keep it in top shape with regular maintenance.

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