Maintenance - icopal Monarplan Series Installation Manual

Maintenance

The following care and maintenance requirements are for Monarplan® membrane roofing systems. Icopal recommend that maintenance
staff and/or maintenance contractor inspect the roof periodically or at least twice a year ideally before and after the winter period. This
ensures that dirt and debris is removed before it can cause damage and that signs of any failure can be reported and remedial action
taken at an early stage. Maintenance items, including flashings and sealants, are the responsibility of the building owner.
Item Action
Internally Check internal surfaces visually for signs of moisture, leakage or condensation (e.g damp patches, staining etc)
General Remove any unnecessary debris from the roof area particularly objects, which could cause damage to the
membrane. Do not use the roof as a working platform for adjoining buildings or further works. If access is required
adequate protection must be provided so as not to damage the membrane.
Drainage Keep the roof surface clean at drain areas to avoid clogging. Clear leaves, silt or other debris, which may cause
blockage of outlets or otherwise impede drainage. Check that ponding water is drained from the roof within 48
hours following rain.
Laps Visually check the membrane laps for securement.
Petroleum Products Keep all petroleum products (solvents, greases, paints, oils, or any liquids containing petroleum products) off the
membrane to avoid degradation.
Animal Fats Do not exhaust kitchen wastes (vegetable oils) or other animal fats directly onto the roof surface. They could
degrade the membrane.
Chemicals Contact Icopal if any chemicals come in contact with the roofing membrane. Some chemicals could degrade the
membrane or cause swelling.
Foot Traffic Walkways must be provided if regular traffic is required or if rooftop equipment has a regular thirty (30) day or less
maintenance schedule. Exercise caution when not walking on walkways, especially on white membranes since ice
or frost build-up may not be visible. Membranes are slippery when wet.
Roof Alterations Check with Icopal that the proposed alteration will not invalidate the warranty. Work must be carried out by the
approved roofing contractor who carried out the original installation. Do not allow other trades to fix through
the waterproofing membrane without proper advice. This is especially important when having aerials, heating &
ventilation equipment or telephone cables fitted.
Cleaning Handprints, footprints, general traffic grime, industrial pollutants and environmental dirt may be cleaned from the
surface of the membrane using regular household dish washing liquid, then rinsing with clean water. To maximize
reflectivity, white membrane(s) should be cleaned once every two years.
Metal Work Keep roof maintenance items, such as counterflashing, metal curbs and metal ducts sealed watertight at all times
Leaks Report leaks immediately to Icopal. Try to determine if it is a roof membrane leak or a wall, curb, skylight, metal
ductwork or plumbing leak. A water leak may be indicated by soft or warped insulation or the presence of water
under the membrane. Physical damage to the membrane or flashing is not covered by the warranty. The building
owner is liable to the cost of investigation and repair.
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