Go to any industrial business in the UK, and you will see the same weathered metal panels covering the warehouses and commercial buildings. Industrial Cladding Systems protect the internal structures from weather elements, however, the panels do not last forever. Understanding the signs will prevent emergency expensive repairs. Visible Damage A good starting point will be looking for signs of damage and deterioration. Panels can be dented due to interactions with forklifts or loading bays. A surface scratch will not cause any operational issues, however, if there is visible, impacted metal, that should be addressed. Deep crevices and abnormalities require some investigation.  Rust shows that deterioration is present. Surface rust on steel may seem irrelevant, but can and will be a problem in the future. This will eat away at... Read More »