What is BS 6270-3 – Metals cleaning and surface repair of buildings about?
BS 6270-3 is the third part of the multiple series that gives recommendations for the cleaning of metals and alloys which are not intended to be covered with a protective coating, renewable on-site in the course of maintenance.
Note: Structural repairs are not covered by this code. Whilst in a few cases it may be possible to effect surface repairs to metals, because of the specialist nature of such processes and the wide range of metals involved, no recommendations are given in this code. No recommendations are given for the cleaning of wrought iron or mild steel which are normally provided with a protective coating.
Who is BS 6270-3 - Metals cleaning and surface repair of buildings for?
BS 6270-3 on metals cleaning and surface repair of buildings is useful for:
- Construction industries
- Civil engineers
- Contractors
- Builders
- Designers
- Manufacturers and suppliers of metals
- Repairer and maintainer of building
Why should you use BS 6270-3 - Metals cleaning and surface repair of buildings?
Structural repairs are required to ensure that a structure will continue to carry existing loads, and/or to enable the structure to carry additional loads, with the acceptable factor of safety
BS 6270-3 describes the main methods in common use for cleaning metals and alloys and draws attention to some of the problems encountered in practice. BS 6270-3 classify reasons for cleaning under two headings: aesthetics and maintenance. In practice, cleaning a building for aesthetic reasons may reveal the need for maintenance.
Overall, BS 6270-3 will help you to remove harmful deposits from the fabric and to expose defects or corrosion in order to establish the extent and nature of repairs needed.