A high quality EPS Cement Sandwich Wall Panel is designed to have a service life of more than 50 years, but this long term performance can only be achieved with proper maintenance and reasonable protection measures throughout the whole lifecycle of the wall, from storage, installation to daily use. Many people misunderstand that this type of panel is completely maintenance free, but in fact, some simple and regular care steps can help you avoid unnecessary damage and keep the wall performing well for a much longer time. The first important maintenance step starts even before the installation work begins: correct storage of the panels at the construction site. You should stack the EPS Cement Sandwich Wall Panel on a flat and dry ground, cover the whole stack with waterproof tarpaulin to prevent long term direct exposure to heavy rain, and do not place heavy objects on the top of the panel stack to avoid surface deformation.
After the installation is completed, the first year is the key period for the wall to adapt to the surrounding environment. You should check all the seams and connection positions of the EPS Cement Sandwich Wall Panel once every 3 months in the first year, to see if there are any tiny cracks caused by the natural settlement of the building structure. If you find any tiny cracks, you can fill them with professional anti-crack putty in time, before the cracks expand and affect the whole wall surface. For the wall surfaces that are often exposed to water, such as the walls in the bathroom and kitchen, you can apply an extra layer of waterproof coating on the wall surface after the panel installation is finished, to prevent long term moisture penetration from affecting the internal performance of the panel.
In daily use, you do not need to spend too much time on complicated care work. You can clean the surface of EPS Cement Sandwich Wall Panel with a soft wet cloth and neutral detergent when there are stains, do not use strong acidic or strong alkaline cleaning agents which may corrode the calcium silicate outer layer. When you need to drill holes on the wall to install hanging cabinets, air conditioners or other heavy objects, you should use the special expansion bolts designed for lightweight wall panels, instead of ordinary ordinary expansion bolts that cannot hold enough weight. By doing these simple regular inspections and proper protection, your EPS Cement Sandwich Wall Panel can maintain its excellent structural stability, thermal insulation performance and fire resistance for more than 50 years, bringing long term value for your building project.