As the monsoon is approaching, it’s quintessential to make your PEBs ready to face the strong winds and heavy rainfall. For the longevity of these structures, make sure that you properly maintain them and perform timely checkups.

In this blog, we have come up with the top pre-monsoon checklist to maintain your PEB structures. 

Check the roofing system 

Inspect if there is any damage or leakage on the roof. Also, look if there is any whole corrosion or rest. Make sure that you repair it immediately so that it will be prevented from water seeping into the building. 

On the other hand, make sure the gutters do not have leaves debris, or other blockages. To avoid water saturation and major damage to the walls and roof proper drainage is very essential. 

Analyse Structural Integrity 

Examine every nut, bolt, and fastener to see if they have any corrosion. Timely replace and tighten them to maintain structural integrity throughout. Also, see if there is any sign of restaurant damage on the steel framework. If found any, prevent further commission and structural weakening by taking proper action.

Look for proper drainage 

Ensure that the space and ground around the building slopes are not closer to the foundation. Having appropriate ground drainage may prevent water from getting pulled around the foundation which may lead to damage. 

Also, examine if there are any internal drains while making sure they function appropriately to stop blockages. They should be cleared immediately to prevent water from getting saturated within the building. 

Examine electrical systems 

Make sure that every electrical panel and equipment is secured against water exposure during monsoon. As we all know electricity and water are a deadly combination and require proper insulation. 

Make sure that the backup systems are functional. It is very common during heavy rains that Power outages may occur. Hence, a very reliable backup system is required to keep your operations running seamlessly.

Properly maintain doors & windows 

Examine each and every door and window if they have proper sealing. If cracks or any gaps kindly seal it to prevent water input.

Also make sure that locks, handles, as well as Hinges are working properly as they help maintain the security of the building. 

Get ready with Emergency Aids

Update and review your emergency plans while making sure that all groups are aware of the processes to be followed in the case of severe conditions. Also, keep a required supply of emergency materials like first-aid bags, sandbags, etc. Saying alert and prepared may help mitigate damage and ensure safety during monsoon. 

Conclusion 

Making time to execute these pre-monsoon checks may save your building from major expenses and headaches with the passing of time. At New Life Steel Structures, we are truly committed to offering high-quality PEB solutions that stand hard with the weather and time.