Cut Edge Corrosion Treatment Berwick Upon Tweed

Cut edge corrosion develops where factory coatings terminate at cut edges, laps or fixings. Once coating lifts, steel oxidises and moisture tracks into joints. We stop the process, seal the paths and protect the edge with durable coatings.
Common Warning Signs
- Feathered or lifting coatings at edges and lap lines
- Rust streaks below joints or around bolt heads
- Pinholes, small gaps or damp insulation under laps
- Water ingress during wind-driven rain events
Our Method

- Assessment: Identify delamination, corrosion spots and moisture routes; plan access and safety.
- Prep & Edge Stabilisation: Mechanically remove failed coating; treat rust; degrease to a sound edge.
- Priming: Apply compatible metal primer to prepared areas for adhesion and protection.
- Lap Sealing: Tool elastomeric sealant into side/end laps, fixings and penetrations to specified depth/width.
- Protective Coatings: Install UV-stable topcoats with returns beyond lap edges (typically ≥50 mm); QA and clean-down.
If advanced section loss is present, selective sheet replacement may be advised after survey.
Why Choose Riolett Services
- Experienced crews with RAMS/COSHH and clear QA
- Night/weekend programmes to keep tenants operational
- Neat detailing at trims, laps and fixings
- Manufacturer-aligned specs with written guarantees
Cut Edge Corrosion — FAQs
Recent Work Near Berwick Upon Tweed
- Depot Roof — Edge Defence — laps; penetrations; bolt caps; evening shift. Result: robust seals; smart finish.
- Showroom East — Edge Finish — eaves; trims; returns; weekend. Result: uniform coverage; UV resistance.
- Wholesale Roof — Edge Repair — cut edges; corrosion arrest; weekend. Result: stable edges; tidy seal width.
- Trade Park C — Lap Upgrade — side/end laps; fixings; phased access. Result: sharp lap returns; leak paths closed.
- Light Ind. — Drainage Assist — gutters & eaves interfaces; 2 days + cure. Result: improved flow; consistent sheen.
Map — Projects Around Berwick Upon Tweed
See where we’ve been working in Berwick Upon Tweed.
Out-of-hours programmes available across Berwick Upon Tweed.
What Clients Say
Access, safety and handover all first class.
Specification aligned with exposure on our site. Confident in the result.
Fair price, clean team, and a watertight finish.
Leak paths closed and staining gone. Exactly what we needed.
Programme kept deliveries moving—no downtime.
Prep was thorough and the final coat is even.
Contact & Coverage
Riolett Services
Tel: 07538 489392
Service area: Berwick Upon Tweed and nearby locations.
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