The repair and restoration of a problem that occurs in a building or a residence, has some steps to be followed, in order to complete the repair successfully. In this way, the result will not be affected by the passage of time or by the conditions in the repaired section. We covered this subject extensively in another section of this manual. Our involvement with the subject for many years and the messages we receive from our communication with construction professionals as well as homeowners, has highlighted another important issue. The issue of repair and restoration/renovation failures, smaller or larger, and the disillusion resulting from the expectations one might have because of those failures. The issue mainly concerns the correct choice of repair products - a topic previously mentioned - and of course the issue of not following the appropriate methods of applying the selected products, which we will refer to in this section. The creation of a new product, the experience gained from its use throughout its commercial life, but also the overall expertise of the manufacturer, all lead to the best-proposed manner of use and application method of the product. Also issues and observations concerning good and bad implementation practices, safety issues during application and in some cases perhaps even after that. The above information is marked on the packaging, it is included in specific booklets and manuals of the company, in printed or electronic form, and if desired and/or requested, it is all available as technical advice from the Technical Support Department, to those that are interested in such a service. We would like to recommend: • Before you decide on the repair solution that you will follow for the problem at hand, make sure it has been properly diagnosed concerning the problem itself, the causes that have created it and the ability to eliminate or mitigate it, in order to make the right choices for its restoration. If you have any doubt on this issue, seek expert help. Here at DUROSTICK we will be glad to assist you. • Decide on the order of actions that must be followed. • Take into consideration the weather and environmental factors. They may adversely affect the repair or they will result in a questionable, as per the quality, outcome. • Choose carefully the materials/products to be used for the repair. • Consider the compatibility of products used for this application with the products from which it is made the element/section to be repaired. • Carefully read the instructions for use and for any question you might have do not hesitate to contact the company that produces or markets the product. Pay close attention to: • The safety directions, as mentioned on the packaging. Products and their proper application 282 Repair & Renovation Guide
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