Plastic (uPVC) wall cladding – rust stains

Causes

Incorrect use of fixings

Listed under: Exterior, metal, stainless steel, steel, plastic, unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (uPVC), stains, cladding, walls, durability, corrosion, rust, fixings and hardware, fixings, wall cladding, plastic (uPVC) wall cladding

Cause

Incorrect use of fixings

Repair

  • wash boards to remove rust stains
  • replace rusted nails with hot-dip galvanised or stainless steel nails – use 304/316 stainless steel nails in sea spray zones

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