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CLEANING, IT COST LESS TO REPAIR AND <br />MAINTAIN A BUILDING THAN TO REPLACE <br />OR REBUILD DAMAGES AREAS <br />EFFECT ON THE APPEARANCE OF A <br />BUILDING <br />COVERED WITH BLANKER PANELS <br />I' AINTENANCE <br />• A building requires care, <br />maintenance and cleaning. <br />• It costs less to repair and maintain a <br />building than to replace or rebuild <br />damaged areas. <br />• Clean the building gently. Never <br />sandblast an old building. Soap <br />and water can do a lot. Chemical <br />cleaner should be tested to ensure <br />the same compatibility and <br />effectiveness of the materials. <br />• Clean roof drains of trash and <br />leaves. Check for good drainage. <br />• Check the roof for leaks and patch <br />them immediately. Leaks <br />commonly occur, where the roof and <br />wall meet and where pipes punch <br />through the roof. <br />• Check downspouts and make sure <br />rainwater runs away from the <br />building. <br />• Wash windows and repair any <br />damaged wood or glass. <br />• Check for loose glass and re -putty <br />as necessary and paint. <br />• Check canopy and awning <br />attachments and; anchors. Replace <br />worn or damaged materials. <br />• Repaint to protect wood and metal <br />from deterioration. <br />• Keep signs freshly painted and <br />securely anchored. <br />• If buildings are mothballed or <br />unoccupied, cover windows with <br />blanker panels but allow for <br />ventilation. <br />Design, Standards for the City of Paris, Texas 27 <br />