Before you start your factory renovation or expansion project using the EPS Cement Sandwich Panel, taking a small amount of time to properly prepare your existing building structure will make the entire installation process go far smoother, faster, and ensure you get the absolute best long-term performance out of your new walls. The very first step is to do a full inspection of your factory floor, the existing main structural frame, and the ceiling or roof structure above the area where you will be installing the new panels. Start by checking the floor surface. The EPS Cement Sandwich Panel needs to sit on a completely flat, level, clean and dry surface to stay perfectly aligned. If your existing factory floor has deep cracks, uneven patches, old leftover construction debris, or areas that are constantly damp from water leaks, you need to repair these issues first. Fill in all the cracks, grind down any raised uneven spots, fix any underlying water leaks, and level the floor with a thin layer of industrial self-leveling compound if needed. This small amount of prep work at the start will prevent your new walls from leaning, developing gaps at the bottom, or getting damaged by trapped moisture later on. Next, inspect your existing main steel or concrete structural frame. You need to make sure that the beams or purlins at the top of the wall installation area are perfectly level, and that they are strong enough to support the very light weight of the panels. Unlike heavy traditional walls, the EPS Cement Sandwich Panel puts almost no extra load on your existing structure, so almost no factories will need major structural upgrades, but you should still remove any old loose, rusted or damaged parts of the frame before you start installation. You should also mark out all the existing hidden utilities in your factory before you start work. Use a pipe and cable detector to map out exactly where all your existing electrical wiring, water pipes, compressed air lines and data cables run through the walls and floor, so you do not accidentally drill into or damage any of these critical systems when you are installing the new panels. It is also a good idea to clear the entire installation area completely. Move all production equipment, raw materials, finished goods and storage racks out of the work zone, and put up a simple temporary plastic barrier to separate the construction area from your active production zones. This will keep dust and small construction debris away from your products and machinery, and give your installation crew completely unobstructed space to work quickly and safely. By completing these simple preparation steps before your panels even arrive on site, you will avoid almost all common installation delays, and ensure your new EPS Cement Sandwich Panel walls are perfectly stable, properly sealed, and built to last for decades.
