Use and Care Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Finish:
For a long-lasting finish, periodically clean and wax the exterior surface with spray-on car wax. Touch up
scratches as soon as you notice them by immediately cleaning the area with a wire brush or emery
paper, washing it and applying touch-up paint.
Roof:
Keep the roof clear of leaves and snow with a long-handled, soft-bristled broom. Heavy amounts of
snow on the roof can damage the building making it unsafe to enter. In regions where snow is heavy,
our roof strengthening kit should be added for protection against heavy snow accumulation. Our roof
strengthening kits fit most Arrow buildings and can be installed on new or existing buildings.
Doors:
Always keep the door tracks clear of dirt and other debris that can prevent the doors from easily sliding.
Once a year, lubricate the door track with furniture polish or silicone spray. Keep the doors closed and
locked to prevent wind damage.
Fasteners:
Use all the washers supplied to protect against weather infiltration and to protect the steel from being
scratched by screws. Regularly check your building for loose washers, screws, bolts, and nuts, and
tighten them as necessary.
Moisture:
A continuous, unbroken plastic vapor barrier with a thickness of 6 mil. placed between the ground and
the building's base will reduce condensation. Keep storage items away from walls to allow air to flow
easily. And create air passages around and between storage items for better air movement. If necessary,
use a chemical absorbent dehumidifier to reduce moisture within the building. Divert standing water
away from the base of the building. Silicone caulking may be used to create watertight seals throughout
the building.
Condensation Fact Sheet
Chemicals & combustibles:
For safety, do not store chemicals or combustibles, such as swimming-pool chemicals or lawn fertilizer,
in your storage building. Corrosive material, which can damage the surface of anything it comes into
contact with, must be stored in air-tight containers approved for a particular substance.