Care & Maintenance

Care and Maintenance

The following suggestions will help you protect and extend the life of your glass wall system doors, pivot doors, windows, relative doors, and window products. Protecting the frames of your windows and doors is just as important as cleaning the glass.

Importance

• Do not use petroleum-based solvents or chemicals on the glass, as these may damage the insulating glass seal or component parts of the door or window.
• Do not use a high-pressure spray to wash the windows, as it may damage the insulating glass seal.
• Do not use sharp instruments or abrasive pads to clean the glass.
• Do not attach anything to the glass, such as masking tape, as heat or the sun may bake the adhesive into the glass.

Cleaning

• It is best not to wash the glass in direct sunlight.
• Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners, as they cause permanent damage to the frame finish or the glass. Most nonabrasive soaps are safe for dirt and stain removal, but conduct a small area test for other cleaners or detergents before using.
• Avoid using pressure washers. Pressure washers and other power sprayers have the potential to damage gaskets, seals, and other window and door components, so never use high-pressure sprayers when cleaning your glass.
• Remove or vacuum soil and debris from the sill or track prior to washing.
• Make sure the drainage holes (weep holes) are clear and not clogged; the location of the drainage holes varies per design.
• Use a mixture of mild dish soap and water to clean window and door frames. Rinse thoroughly with an absorbent cloth and wipe dry to avoid spotting.

Maintenance

• Keep the track area clean on the glass wall system and relative doors and window products.
• Check weather stripping around the door and window sashes periodically. Make sure it’s all sealed.
• Make sure the door rollers maintain at the proper height to ensure smooth operation. 
• Periodic lubrication is recommended for doors and windows with moving parts including hardware components. Monthly lubrication is highly recommended in salt-air environments. 
• After cleaning and drying, use a silicone spray with a non-petroleum-based propellant on the door or sliding window tracks, rollers, and locking hardware to enhance smooth operation and durability. 

Interior Window Condensation

Minor condensation or fogging on the interior corners of the glass surface is normal. It occurs when high-interior moisture content meets low temperatures on the glass. But, continued or heavy condensation on windows means there’s a lot of humidity inside. This can lead to interior damage and to other health-related concerns. Proper ventilation is recommended to reduce excess humidity.