Windows Maintenance Tips

 

GENERAL GUIDE TO WINDOW MAINTENANCE:

• Check rivets and screws and if they are made of aluminium, they should be replaced with stainless steel ones.

• Clean and remove dirt from the joints/moveable parts such as the hinges, sliding shoes, and track, at least twice a year.

• Lubricate or grease these areas, as well as the pivoting points at least once every 6 months.

• Check the action of the windows, clear the stiffness by applying light oil or spray lubricant to the joints/moveable parts and then open and close the windows several times.

• Check the glass panes for cracks or loose panes.

• If any part of the window (e.g. rivets, screws, safety catch, roller, rubber gasket that holds the glass pane) is loose/corroded/missing, you should engage an approved window contractor to repair the window. The repair work should ensure that:
  • The moveable parts are properly and securely attached to the fixed frame of the window.
  • All loose screws are tightened.