Metal buildings are durable, low-maintenance structures that are useful for many applications. Whether you have pole buildings or metal sheds, taking care of them and following an established maintenance schedule will keep them in great condition for longer, extending their life spans. Here’s a quick guide for maintaining your metal buildings.

Routine Maintenance

While metal buildings are low maintenance, they do still require some care, attention, and work. Twice a year, thoroughly inspect your buildings for signs of rust, loose fastenings, and damage. If there’s been a severe storm recently or your climate is particularly harsh, you should inspect it more frequently. Any dirt or grime noticed during your inspections should be washed off to avoid staining.

Beyond inspections, maintaining your buildings involves preventive care as well. Keep debris, grass clippings, sticks, leaves, and other objects away from the walls of your building, as they can trap water and lead to rust. Inspect all of the fasteners on your building, too, replacing loose or rusted ones when needed. Chemicals used in pesticides, fertilizer, and other outdoor substances can also cause rust to develop on your buildings, so they should be kept away from it or washed off immediately after use.

For the roof of your building, make sure there aren’t leaves or debris blocking your gutters or drain spouts, as this can cause water buildup and damage. Metal-on-metal corrosion can also occur when fixtures of a different metal come into contact with your building, either directly or through water runoff.

Immediate Repairs

If you notice damage, corrosion, rust, or other concerns with your metal building when performing your maintenance, get the problems resolved as soon as possible. Otherwise, you risk further damage to your building or the items inside of it. Rusted fasteners should be replaced, corrosion from metals should be repaired by a professional, and tears in the metal should be patched or the piece of metal replaced.

Properly caring for your metal buildings will let you get more use out of them for a longer period, as well as keep them looking pristine. If you need a new metal building for your home or business, contact H & H Metal Products in Savannah, TN, for high-quality supplies. They have more than 30 years of experience providing durable metal products, from pole buildings to metal roofing supply materials. Family-owned and -operated, they focus on giving you reliable metal products for secure buildings and lasting projects. Their services are available to the Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi Tri-State area. Read more about their services online or call them at (731) 925-1922.