Kolter Homeowner Guide - page 69

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Follow these instructions if the outside of the
glass is highly soiled:
1. Crumple a piece of newspaper and use it to
wipe the glass.
2. Mix a solution of one tablespoon of
household ammonia and one quart of warm
water. Substitute the ammonia for three
tablespoons of denatured alcohol, if you
desire. Or use a commercial glass cleaner
that contains ammonia.
3. Wash the windows with the solution.
HOME TIP: Reduce your home’s humidity
level to prevent condensation from
forming on the inside of the windows.
CAUTION: Do not clean your
windows with a metal scraper
as it may scratch them.
Maintaining window frames
Aluminum
Window frames that have an aluminum mill
finish do not need painting. If the finish is
bronze or white, the frames will not oxidize.
Frames that don’t have a bronze or white
finish can be allowed to go through the normal
graying process or you can protect them from
coloring.
Follow these instructions to maintain your
home’s window frames:
Use an aerosol silicone sealant to lubricate
the frames.
Use a mild detergent solution to clean the frames.
Allowing the normal graying process to occur:
Over time, the finish will become a uniform gray
in color. Additionally, the oxidation will aid in
protecting your window frames.
To preserve the frame’s new look:
Apply a coat of wax.
If the aluminum already has turned gray, use
steel wool to polish it. Keep in mind, though,
that preventing the graying process from
occurring is easier than polishing the frames.
Vinyl and wood
Use only mild and nonabrasive cleaners —
never abrasive or acidic cleaners — on vinyl
or wood frames. Test cleaners in an out-of-the-
way spot before cleaning the entire frame. After
cleaning, dry the window frames.
Maintaining the seal around the
frame
Call the manufacturer if the seal around the
frame breaks.
For seal maintenance, see Exterior Caulking
(Page 45).
Visit the manufacturer’s website for more
information about windows and frames.
Homeowners association
If your home is part of a homeowners
association, check with it regarding exterior
maintenance. You should be familiar with what
you can and cannot do and what maintenance
items the association is responsible.
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