At FS Construction Services, we know there is something very appealing about classic wood buildings. While we often sing the praises of steel for its durability, your wood building can also last a very long time. As long as you keep specific wood building maintenance best practices in mind!
Top Tips for Wood Building Maintenance
To get right to the point, here are our top wood-building maintenance tips!
Drainage, drainage, drainage
While that may sound like a commercial for seasonal allergies, ensuring proper drainage around your structure is one of the most important things you can do in regards to wood building maintenance.
In addition, anywhere you can install some kind of barrier is a win – whether that’s a waterproof membrane or creating an air gap between the wood and the soil or concrete. Using gutters is also necessary, but that means keeping them clear of obstructions so they can work as designed.
Things will change
One of the realities of wood is that it will change over time. It will contract or expand with heat or cold, or change due to moisture.
Material flexibility is a potential upside, but it’s something that needs to be accounted for. Keeping an eye on your wooden structure, especially at its connection points, will help you notice if repairs are needed. You should also check if parts have over-flexed or moved too far out of joint.
Keep it clean
We all know the feeling of noticing something that we should take care of, but then negotiating with ourselves to get around to it later. The best way to preserve your wood building is not to let those things go unattended for long.
Regular inspection and cleaning are key to wood building maintenance. Staying on top of this will prevent mold and mildew from building up, which can degrade your building’s integrity over time.
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If you are interested in a wood building that stands the test of time – or learning more about wood building maintenance – please let Gateway FS Construction Services know.
Give us a call at 866-551-3454, and let our specialists help you find exactly what you are looking for. We look forward to providing you with the best client-focused service experience!