Keep your Longboard® Installation Looking Great for Years to Come
With every Longboard purchase you are guaranteed a superior level of quality and longevity so you don’t have to worry about rotting, warping, oil-canning or fading. Although real wood is stunning, that beauty is often short-lived when exposed to outdoor elements. Longboard premium extruded aluminum products guarantee years of worry-free solutions.
Many homeowners opt for Longboard® products to provide the stunning warmth of wood while also allowing for no commitment to maintenance through the years. With a variety of solid colors, wood grain, and specialty finish options, every home featuring Longboard® can have its own unique look with endless possibilities for design. Made of 100% extruded architectural aluminum, Longboard® is also suitable for a variety of weather conditions lasting in humidity, dryness, heat, as well as the wet and rainy coastal regions. It is also perfect for pool areas as it is not affected by chlorine or saltwater. Longboard® makes an excellent choice for single-family residential homes providing the homeowner with a modern, unique design and peace of mind being 100% non-combustible with limited maintenance required.
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Conditions that may require additional care & maintenance
Coastal Regions
Locations on a coast are more prone to fog, and salt spray. Moisture of this type can lead to a heavy build-up of dirt and salt. This can be hard to remove if not cleaned regularly.
High Rain Frequency
Structures existing in a metropolitan area that have exterior Longboard products installed should be cleaned more often than structures that exist in rural areas. This is due to smog and other natural industrial dirt that are present in a city atmosphere.
Metropolitan Areas
Structures existing in a metropolitan area that have exterior Longboard products installed should be cleaned more often than structures that exist in rural areas. This is due to smog and other natural industrial dirt that are present in a city atmosphere.
Dry Regions
In areas where there is little to zero rain, cleaning should be scheduled on a more frequent basis as there will be a lack of natural rain washing.
Initial Cleaning After Installation
Light surface soil level
Start your cleaning at the top of the building and work your way down. For light soil levels you can use moderate water pressure to dislodge the dirt. If some dirt is still sticking to the Longboard a soft sponge/brush and a mild detergent with uniform pressure first wiping vertically and then horizontally. After cleaning thoroughly rinse the surface with water ensuring no soap is stuck in any crevasses or joints. You can let the Longboard air dry or use a dry cloth or a squeegee.
Some special considerations to take when using a mild detergent is to make sure the soap does not run down the boards to another section. This can increase the likelihood of soap getting into the joints. Work in small sections, not allowing the soap to drip. If dripping is unavoidable keep the bottom sections of the product wet or flooded to avoid streaking. Do not allow the detergent to pool anywhere on the Longboard surface.
When picking a mild detergent use the following rule. Anything safe for your hands will be safe on your Longboard surface.
Medium surface soil level
If the dirt is still stuck on the surface after the use of mild detergent you may use the assistance of a cleaning pad. Hand scrub the surfaces using a nylon cleaning pad. Rub the pad on the Longboard with soft pressure following the woodgrain pattern. Rise thoroughly with water. You may want to use a sponge to rinse to ensure all soap residue is removed.
Heavy surface soil level
If the soil level is not removed with a nylon pad a more aggressive solvent may have to be used to clean the Longboard. However, the use of solvents may deteriorate the coatings with prolonged use. As noted above a test patch should always be performed on a sample piece prior to cleaning the product.
As a general rule never mix cleaners as this may cause a chemical reactions resulting in damage to the coating or a toxic gas emission. Also, always rinse the Longboard surface after any cleaning.
After cleaning, it is recommended that an inspection be done to check the seams, sills, and any crevasse for water. Any pooling in these areas should be wiped up. Before you allow the boards to dry you should ensure you’re happy with the appearance of the Longboard. If there is any discoloration from leftover dirt or residue this should be cleaned off before drying.
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