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8 Maintenance
In order to get the best performance and maintain your warranty of the Chase EPS Cladding System we
recommend that the following maintenance program is undertaken.
MAINTENANCE FOR ACRYLIC BASED
COATING SYSTEMS
To ensure your Chase texture system looks its best, it
is essential that cleaning and maintenance occurs on
an annual basis. Cleaning your system once a year will
help to remove airborne grime, contaminants and
algal growth.
General cleaning should be carried out with a pressure
cleaner using low pressure (not greater than 450 psi)
and cold water only. Keep the cleaning nozzle a minimum
of 200 mm from the wall and at a 45 degree angle
from the wall face. Applying pressure too close to and
perpendicular to the wall can result in damage to the
textured finish.
A test area (in an inconspicuous location) should be
completed and carefully checked for signs of pressure
damage prior to continuation of works.
Stubborn grime should be removed with a soft brush
using warm (not hot) soapy water. Do not use a stiff
brush or hot water on acrylic finishes as this may result
in damage to the texture coating system i.e. removal of
coating material from the texture coating aggregates.
Perform a careful visual inspection of the texture
coating system. It is common for textured finishes to
begin showing signs of deterioration where moisture
ingress is present. Check for any structural cracking
and damage to caulked areas typically found at control
joints, around joinery or where different substrata
meet each other.
Where structural cracking is evident, moisture is able
to enter the underlying render potentially causing
efflorescence leading to coating damage. Cracks
should immediately be neatly filled with a paintable
polyurethane caulking compound until the source of
the movement is identified and repaired by a trained
professional. It may not always be possible to make
invisible repairs to damaged areas. In this instance, re-
coating of the entire wall face may be required.
Check areas subject to cold and damp conditions
(around foliage and planter boxes) as these spots are
prone to algal growth which can cause your coating
system to deteriorate rapidly if not removed. Also check
adequate fall/drainage has been provided on horizontal
surfaces as ponding water will ultimately result in water
ingress and coating damage.
Where necessary, repaint acrylic based finishes (i.e.
Chase texture) with Chase Satin (low sheen or matt)
or other similar water base paints in the desired colour.
Try to provide your supplier with a small chip of the
damaged area to help with colour matching as some
degree of fading may have occurred depending on
exposure period or orientation to the sun. Prior to
painting, any efflorescence should be removed by
lightly scrubbing with a 5% solution of white vinegar
in water.
Note- Some damage (such as cracking) may be caused
by movement of the house. While not covered by
warranty we recommend it be addressed to ensure
the integrity of the system is maintained.
Not following the recommended maintenance program
may result in your warranty being voided.
On completion of your annual maintenance log
into
www.chaseproducts.com.au and register your
maintenance activity, to ensure your warranty remains
valid.
For further information, please contact your local Chase
reseller or contact a Chase technical representative on
(03) 8772 2394.