How To Care For Your New Energy Efficient Vinyl Windows & Doors.

Have a little dirt or a smudge on one of your vinyl frames? No problem. You can wash it with mild, nonabrasive soap and water. Never use abrasive or acidic cleaners--they might cause permanent damage to the frame finish. Always test cleaners in an inconspicuous area first. Wipe dry when finished.

Occasional cleaning of your Energy-Efficient Low-E glass is necessary to ensure clarity and exceptional performance.

1. The best practice is to clean glass with a mixture of mild soap and water. When finished, rinse completely with clear water and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
2. NEVER use any of the following products on any part of your vinyl window or patio door (they may damage the glass surface or insulating seal):                                                  

• Petroleum-based cleaners            
• Caustic chemicals
  
• Razor blades, putty knives or abrasive pads      
  
• High-pressure water hoses

       3. When cleaning screens, use only mild soap, water and a soft brush. When finished, rinse with clear water and wipe dry.

1. Periodically lubricate all sliding window and door tracks and rollers. We recommend that you lubricate the hardware components once a year. In areas with high salt air, at least twice a year is recommended.
2. Regularly check weatherstripping to ensure your patio doors and windows seal airtight. 
3. Use a ceiling fan to continuously circulate air.
4. Use dehumidifiers to reduce the amount of moisture inside homes with humidity problems.
5. Open vinyl windows and doors when practical to reduce excessive moisture inside a home.

Mother nature can sometimes be unforgiving. Fortunately, our vinyl windows and patio doors have  a specially designed "weep" drainage system with vented slots on the exterior bottom of our frames to protect the inside of your home. Proper maintenance of your weep system is required to assure proper drainage.

1. The weep system allows water to drain to the outside as it builds up. It's normal for water to build up on the sill or the outside track, which is why it's important to keep the sill or track clean of any dirt or debris.
2. Periodically inspect the weep holes on the exterior bottom rails to make certain they are clear of any dirt or debris. Use a soft bottlebrush to clear openings, if necessary.
3. A good to time inspect and clean weep holes is when excessive rain is anticipated.