6 Repair & Renovation Guide Residence or building Maintenance Types of building maintenance TYPE PROJECTS Daily • Cleaning • Ventilating • Hygiene Occasionally • Snake (unclog) waste lines, repair water leaks and gutter/leader maintenance • Small scale repairs Regularly • Crack repairs • Evaluation and repair of unstable surfaces • Exterior painting and sealant application • Waterproofing of exterior surfaces • Door and window frame sealing • Inspection and restoration of rooftop waterproofing • Care and maintenance of wood and metal surfaces Maintaining a building or a residence is a continuous process in which the resulting wear and tear and damages are observed, identified, and controlled by small-scale repair interventions. These repairs are focused on keeping the different building components (walls, floors, columns, frames, etc.) in good condition. Structures react to weather conditions; they get affected by the loads they carry and the way they are used. Structures react according to their good or bad design and, of course, the materials they were built from. A building, in order to be fully functional throughout its life, will necessarily need to receive proper maintenance. Factors that affect the life span of a structure CAUSE DETAIL Bad workmanship • Bad design • Inappropriate quality of materials • Bad construction quality Damages (occurred by) • Bad or no maintenance • Unacceptable additions and changes • Overload • Earthquake • Fire • Other natural disasters Wear (occurred by) • Environmental consequences (e.g. coastal or mountainous areas) • Carbonation of concrete or plaster • Contamination by chlorides or sulfides • Corrosion • Moisture penetration Maintenance: How, what and why
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