That the products coated are not exposed to continuous emission sources which are known or believed to be damaging or corrosive to thermosetting Powder Coatings.
Mechanical damage and breakage in the film layer must be repaired within 24 hours with an approved Two-pack polyurethane touch up system.
All products are cleaned at Three monthly intervals commencing with the date of installation at the premises. That the owner uses a mild detergent and warm water on all surfaces using a clean, soft cloth or clean sponge but nothing harsher than a natural bristle brush. If, however, heavy soiling occurs, more regular cleaning will be required. Records of cleaning to be maintained dated and signed. Do not under any circumstances use solvents or solutions containing:
Please see link to the Cleaning and Maintenance Guide (click to open).
This guarantee is given for coated products exposed under “normal” environmental conditions considered as non-hazardous; these are locations where the local conditions do not adversely affect the properties of the Powder-coated film, e.g. rural or typical urban environments. Arden Gates Ltd will not guarantee Powder Coated products within 7000 meters of the following “hazardous” environments.
In certain circumstances on ungalvanized steel treated with our shot-blasted Zinc powder and polyester topcoat finish there may be a pinhole that can leak a small amount rusty water. We reserve the right to treat this on site to prevent any spread. If it becomes a problem with spread, within the 5-year period we will recoat.
Galvanised gates are deburred before coating to remove any sharp protrusions, however the galvanised finish adds a texture to the steel that can be seen in some cases under the powder coating.
For installations carried out by Arden Gates, we also offer a one year’s parts and labour warranty on all components separate to the finish and construction warranty.
We install posts and pillars in substantial foundations but cannot Guarantee the ground conditions they are set into. Our warranty excludes any movement due to heave slump or subsidence affecting the surrounding ground.
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely
Guy Allwood