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Corrugated iron buildings are particularly Since all metals corrode, the primary problem in to ensure that this does not place undue stress on Further reading and Useful contacts
susceptible to damage from grass or other dealing with corrugated iron is attempting to slow other components. information Historic Scotland, Longmore House,
Maintenance
build up of soil / garden vegetation growing down the rate of corrosion. Corrosion can lead to Scotland’s Listed Buildings: What Listing Means Salisbury Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1SH
against the sheets and trapping moisture which coating loss, loss of structural strength or integrity, Firms experienced in the repair of traditional to Owners and Occupiers, 0131 668 8600
accelerates corrosion. A sound understanding of and serious corrosion of the iron can lead to the ironwork should be employed, but it should Historic Scotland (2006) Free publication www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
of Corrugated
the building is required. Entirely prefabricated complete loss of the sheets. be appreciated that few will have experience http://historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/
buildings may have a visible manufacturers of working with corrugated iron. Sheet metal publications/pubsforowners.htm Historic Scotland Technical Conservation
workers who are sympathetic to the historic
Iron
nameplate which could lead to a search of archive Since the sheets are not permeable to moisture, Research and Education,
catalogues for referencing. Cleaning gutters and condensation is a problem, and wetting and qualities of the material and posses a knowledge The Scottish Ironwork Foundation Conservation Bureau & Technical Enquiry
general maintenance is particularly required with drying cycles remain the primary cause of decay of how it performs may also be considered. Visit http://www.scottishironwork.org Service, 0131 668 8668
corrugated iron structures as decay can happen – internally and externally. The quality of early hs.conservation.bureau@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
quickly. Groundwater splashing onto walls also galvanising was variable. This often fails, resulting Painting INFORM; Boundary Ironwork – A guide to
accelerates decay. in an oxidised surface (rusted appearance) which Over painting sheets should follow traditional re-instatement Historic Scotland TCRE Resource Centre.
is aesthetically pleasing for many due to its natural practice. It may be possible to identify the INFORM; Iron Gates and Railings 0131 668 8642
Junction details, where ventilators and windows colouration. In many cases the rusted roofs are original paint on existing ironwork and other Historic Scotland, 2005 hs.ResourceCentre@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
etc. have been inserted are problem areas. A seen as an integral part of the rural landscape. local examples might provide an indication of the
good seal is difficult to achieve in the original Rainwater run off over the rusty sheets onto Accelerated corrosion by overlaying sheets and causing original colour. The use of red lead for roofs and Technical Advice Note 29 – Corrugated Iron and Historic Scotland TCRE Publications
construction and associated sealing materials often masonry can be a problem. Where exposed stone capillary action walls was common. This material is still available Other Ferrous Cladding Department
break down and do not perform effectively is marked in this way the staining is virtually and its use does not require statutory consent to Historic Scotland, 2004 0131 668 8638
impossible to remove. Any repairs should follow the philosophy of the use. Green and red colours were fairly commonly
Corrugated iron roofs may also be found to overlie minimum intervention necessary to reduce the applied, as were creams and browns in the Ashurst, J and Ashurst N, 1988, Practical Historic Scotland Investments and
relatively intact thatch, retained for the insulation Coating Failure loss of historic material. Wholesale dismantling twentieth century. Building Conservation; English Heritage Projects Team:
it provides, or an intact traditional cruck frame may be required for full repairs, and the services Technical Handbook. Vol. 4. Metals, Aldershot; 0131 668 8801: Fax - 0131 668 8788
Coating failure is common on galvanised
– both worthy of preservation. Corrugated iron Gower Technical Press hs.grants@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
surfaces. Effective coating requires the use of a
has been the saviour of many vernacular buildings.
mordant wash to provide a chemical etch for the
Historic Scotland Inspectorate:
primer layer, or the use of an etching primer for
Hs.inspectorate@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
galvanised surfaces. Often, neither was used.