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Repairing Swarf Damage

No cure will restore the surface to its original condition. However, damage can be reduced by prompt action.

  • Brush the surface with a stiff bristle brush, or wet sacking, to dislodge particles which must then be removed, not just swept into the guttering. Do not use wire brushing or steel wool as it will mar the appearance of the sheet, remove much of the protective coating, and itself deposit more swarf on the roof.
  • A household cream cleanser, used according to directions, will remove most mild swarf stains; however, it is likely to cause variance to the appearance of metallic coated and paint coated products.
  • Take great care to remove the stain only and not to cause damage to the paint film. Minimise the cleaning of unaffected and unaffected material; it is often better to allow small amounts of residual swarf staining to remain, than damage the coatings with over-rigorous cleaning actions.
Clause: 
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Clause Number: 
14.18.4.4
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Revision Category: 
0 - Clause Removed
Revision Detail: 

This clause has been reviewed as part of an overall revision of COP Clause 14. Installation. For more information about dealing with swarf, see Swarf Damage.

Draft Clause: 
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