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    SFG20 produce the industry standard for building maintenance. Its extensive library of maintenance schedules is accessed using SFG20 Facilities-iQ - software that empowers building owners, managers and maintenance professionals to control their risk, stay compliant, and keep buildings safe and efficient.

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    Our core library of maintenance schedules containing all assets commonly found in most buildings plus specialist content for specific industries.

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    Explore the full list of maintenance schedules available to SFG20 users, including specialist content such as; Building Fabric, Catering, and Healthcare for comprehensive facility management.
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Building Fabric Maintenance

SFG20 ‘building fabric’ set of maintenance schedules contains, not only typical components that comprise a building, but also associated external areas, such as car parks and fencing. This specialist set perfectly complements SFG20’s core library of schedules, which already offers an extensive range of assets commonly found inside and around a building. 

Use SFG20’s Building Fabric Specialist Sets to: 

  • Prevent unchecked building defects leading to more serious damage. Leaks in roofs, windows, gutters, and doors can lead to sizable water damage over time 
  • Keep your location free of trip or fall hazards and avoid the  health and safety  risks that can result from poor building maintenance.
  • Ensure that your building is always operating at its maximum efficiency, minimising ongoing costs and reducing unanticipated expenditure.
  • Keep your building looking and working at its best to ensure employees, visitors and customers have the optimal experience, driving business and improving profits and efficiencies.

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What are the most common types of building fabric maintenance problems?

Effective building fabric maintenance is crucial to ensure that your building lasts its intended lifespan while keeping the occupants safe and comfortable. Here are some of the most common types of building fabric maintenance problems:

  • Water Leaks: Water leaks are a common problem in buildings and can cause significant damage to the building fabric, including mold growth, rotting, and structural damage.
  • Poor Insulation: Poor insulation can lead to drafts, energy inefficiency, and increased heating and cooling costs.
  • Cracks in Walls and Foundation: Cracks in walls and foundations can affect the integrity of the building structure, lead to moisture penetration and mold growth, and compromise the safety of occupants.
  • Degradation and Deterioration: Over time, building components can degrade and deteriorate, reducing their effectiveness and durability.
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Preventative maintenance

While the assets that are used to facilitate your company are vital to the proper operation of your business, the buildings themselves, the grounds and the facilities, are just as important.

SFG20 Building fabric specialist set helps you stay on top of any challenge that may come your way. Our set of over 70 building fabric schedules is crucial for ensuring that building fabric and surrounding external assets are safe, inspected, and maintained. All of which are critical for ensuring legal compliance, optimising asset lifespan and your building’s energy consumption. Building fabric needs to be properly maintained to prevent:

  • Deterioration
  • Reduced asset value
  • Lower quality user experience for staff and visitors.
Catering Equipment

What do SFG20 Customers think?

NHS

NHS

NHS Auditor

“I was able to save £2m on an £11m NHS contract by using the SFG20 standard to audit my service providers.”

James Richardson

James Richardson

Commercial Manager at Gratte Brothers

“SFG20 is the cornerstone of how we put our proposals together. We never want to promise a service that we are unable to deliver, and SFG20 helps us to provide an exact specification of works.”

Mathew Houghton

Mathew Houghton

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

"SFG20 has given us the knowledge that we are doing things correctly, as well as which tasks we have to focus on."

Craig

Craig Marc

Technical Compliance & Building Services Engineer for University of Edinburgh

“For me, the integration with CAFM was a big selling point, as it just takes the human error out plus the automatic updates are brilliant.”

FAQs About SFG20’s Commercial Catering & Kitchen Maintenance

What is included within the Building Fabric set?

This set covers the internal and external aspects of a building, and the building itself, including walls, floors and ceilings and their finishes. You will find maintenance schedules that detail the maintenance requirements for gates, barriers, fences, roofs, windows, roof lights and doors and associated mechanisms. External aspects of the building, such as drainage, guttering and balancing ponds are also included.

What are the most common types of building fabric maintenance problems?

Effective building fabric maintenance is crucial to ensure that your building lasts its intended lifespan while keeping the occupants safe and comfortable. Here are some of the most common types of building fabric maintenance problems:

  • Water Leaks: Water leaks are a common problem in buildings and can cause significant damage to the building fabric, including mould growth, rotting, and structural damage.
  • Poor Insulation: Poor insulation can lead to drafts, energy inefficiency, and increased heating and cooling costs.
  • Cracks in Walls and Foundation: Cracks in walls and foundations can affect the integrity of the building structure, lead to moisture penetration and mould growth, and compromise the safety of occupants.
  • Degradation and Deterioration: Over time, building components can degrade and deteriorate, reducing their effectiveness and durability.
How can I maintain my building fabric?

Maintaining your building fabric is critical to ensure the longevity of your building while maintaining the comfort and safety of building occupants. Here are some tips on how to effectively maintain your building fabric:

  • Regular Inspections: Regular inspections of the building fabric can help identify and remedy any issues that may arise. This will help prevent major repairs and costly replacements in the future.
  • Cleaning: Clean the external walls, windows, roofs, and gutters to ensure they are free from dirt, mould, and other contaminants. This will help maintain the appearance of the building and prevent long-term damage.
  • Repairs: Repairs should be made as soon as any issues are identified to prevent further damage or deterioration of the building fabric. This will save you money in the long run and enhance the life of the building fabric.
  • Protection: Applying protective treatments such as weatherproofing and waterproofing will help improve the durability and longevity of your building fabric.
  • Replacement: When building fabric components reach the end of their useful life, it is important to replace them promptly to prevent further damage or safety hazards.

Explore our comprehensive library of maintenance schedules

Search or browse over 1,000 detailed schedules, covering all aspects of building management—from Building Fabric to Catering and Healthcare—all regularly updated to reflect the latest legislation.

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