Use and Care Manual

Stratco (US) Incorporated
886 Waterway Place, Longwood,
Florida 32750
www.stratcousa.com
Ph: 407-235-2243
Email: [e-mail]
CARE & MAINTENANCE
NORMAL MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance is essential to maintain the good looks
of your Stratco steel product. It will ensure you receive the
maximum possible life-span for a steel product in your location,
this is especially important for coloured pre-painted steel.
To maintain the product’s surface, wash it with clean water at
least every six months. A more frequent wash is recommended
in coastal or industrial areas. Maintenance must be frequent
enough to prevent dust, salts, pollutants and any other material
to accumulate on the product and reduce its life. Products that
are regularly washed by rain require no additional maintenance.
Avoid locating a Stratco steel product near polluted areas or in
areas with aggressive environmental factors that could reduce
the life of the steel. This includes areas near barbecues, diesel
fumes, air-conditioners, clothes dryers, sprinklers, bore water,
water softeners and industrial applications. Stratco steel
products and materials are not recommended for use as
enclosures for swimming pools or spas.
AREAS NOT WASHED BY RAIN
More regular maintenance is required on the areas of a
product that are not naturally washed by rain. A products
life-span may be reduced from not following a regular
maintenance program because night time condensation in
these areas can combine with salt and pollution on the
surface, resulting in accelerated corrosion.
Wash areas that are not naturally cleaned by rain with fresh,
clean water. It is recommended that you clean the surface
as often as you would wash your car to maintain its duco.
In marine or industrial environments you should wash more
often. Maintenance must be frequent enough to prevent
dust, salts, pollutants and any other material to accumulate
on the product and reduce its life.
If washing with clean water does not completely clean the
surface, a mild solution of detergent should be added to the
water and applied with a soft bristled nylon brush. Rinse the
coloured surface thoroughly. Never use abrasive or solvent
based cleaners such as turps, petrol or kerosene.
Contact Stratco or the steel manufacturer for more information
on the correct maintenance for your application.