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John Hunter
Senior Member
Username: johnhunter
Post Number: 119
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2015 - 11:57 am: |    |
Does anyone have experience specifying cleaning for porcelain panels? These are white panels that have been in place for 25 years or so and they have accumulated a fair amount of environmental dirt. I don't think the Owner has any expectation that the weathering or oxidation of the surface will be removed, but would certainly like surface stains to be removed. Sealants are being replaced. I'm expecting to specify in 07 0740 Maintenance of Roofing and Siding Panels. |
George A. Everding, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA
Senior Member
Username: geverding
Post Number: 788
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2015 - 12:21 pm: | |
Richard Meier building? There have been some restorations of his 1980s buildings that might give you some insight. Here's one article, and also look up the Atheneum in New Harmony, Indiana:
http://www.hartsem.edu/2014/07/hartford-seminarys-iconic-meier-building-restored/ |
Mike - Mapes Panels (Unregistered Guest)
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2015 - 12:22 pm: | |
Hi John...I work for Mapes Panels, the manufacturer of these panels. The recommendations for cleaning this material are as follows:
Porcelain on aluminum can be cleaned with any mild detergent such as
Spic-n-Span, or mild abrasive such as Bon Ami.
Also, any glass cleaning preparation is effective against some types of
residue. A solvent based cleaning fluid such as M.E.K. is also effective
against grease type stains.
Acidic-based cleaners such as brick wash should be avoided.
Cleaning your panels yearly will help maintain the appearance of your
building and aid in maintenance by locating issues before they are beyond
repair.
Hopefully, this is helpful. Please feel free to contact me at mcintani@mapes.com should you have further questions. Thanks! |
Michael Chusid
Senior Member
Username: michael_chusid
Post Number: 28
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2015 - 12:47 pm: | |
Write a performance specification and leave the means to the contractor.
Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS
www.chusid.com www.buildingproduct.guru |
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