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Maintenance
Performance
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Regular maintenance of the paint or stain finish of the
frame is essential for the long term performance of all
the components of your windows. The period between
maintenance checks will vary depending on the type of
paint or stain finish and also the local conditions for
the site.
Make regular checks to ensure that drainage holes,
channels and spaces are kept clear. Use a soft flexible
brush or pipe cleaner with care to remove obstructions.
Exterior and interior of frames should be wiped with a
damp cloth 2-3 times a year.
With modern factory applied paints and stains, a
recoating cycle is recommended in accordance with
the conditions of the guarantee. Refer to
www.jeld-wen.co.uk for more information.
Hinges and other hardware must never be painted, and
must be kept clean and lightly lubricated at all times.
Use Vaseline or neutral oil. Keep rivets and moving
parts lightly lubricated. Lubricate at least once a year,
in coastal areas and/or places with high pollution, clean
and lubricate more often.
Glass Units
Scratches to external glass faces not reported at time
of delivery and shattering caused by thermal shock
are not covered under the JELD-WEN product or glass
guarantees.
Re-Glazing
In the event of a breakage, glass units must be replaced
with compatible double or triple glazed units to maintain
the thermal performance of the building. Please check
with JELD-WEN for glass unit specification to ensure the
correct units are provided by your glazing contractor.
Hardware
Bi-annually all hardware should be regularly cleaned
using a soft cloth and mild detergent to prevent build up
of pollutants such as salt etc. In maritime and industrial
environments the intervals should become shorter in
some instances weekly cleaning may be required. Harsh
chemical cleaners and abrasive materials should be
avoided at all times.
Hinges and other hardware must never be painted, and
must be kept clean and lightly lubricated at all times.
Use Vaseline or neutral oil. Keep rivets and moving
parts lightly lubricated. Lubricate at least once a year,
in coastal areas and/or places with high pollution, clean
and lubricate more often.
Make regular checks to ensure that drainage holes,
channels and spaces are kept clear. Use a soft flexible
brush or pipe cleaner with care to remove obstructions.
Leaded lights
Like any natural lead product exposed to the
environment lead profile will undergo certain
‘atmospheric transformation. This is perfectly natural
and it will eventually settle down to take on the
traditional weathered lead appearance so admired in
ancient buildings. When lead first comes into contact
with moisture (rainwater, condensation etc) it may
result in temporary discolouration, spotting and even
the appearance of white powdery deposits (basic lead
carbonate) which in wet weather can run onto the glass
(the glass should be cleaned during this process as the
deposit can become baked on to the glass if left). Again
this is perfectly natural and the temporary blemishes will
eventually disappear as the natural patination process
continues. Harsh marine and industrial environments
may exacerbate this effect. The powder can be safely
wiped off from time to time until the natural patination
process is fully developed.
The time required to complete this cycle will vary depending
on the purity of the lead, the location, time of year,
environment, weather conditions and airborne impurities.
Regular maintenance of the paint or stain finish of the
frame is essential for the long term performance of all
the components of your windows. The period between
maintenance checks will vary depending on the type of
paint or stain finish and also the local conditions for the
site. Exterior and interior of frames should be wiped with a
damp cloth 2-3 times a year. With modern factory applied
paints and stains, a recoating cycle is recommended in
accordance with the conditions of the guarantee.
Refer to
www.jeld-wen.co.uk
for more information.
Windows meet the requirements of BS6375: Part
1:2004 Performance of windows and doors, achieve an
exposure rating of 2000pa, an air permeability of Class
4 and meet the requirements of BS6375: Part 2: 1987
Operation and strength performance.
Windows are available upon request tested to PAS24:
2012 meeting the requirements of the Secured by
Design police initiative scheme.
If trickle vents are fitted, please note they are not
designed to be fully air tight in the closed position.
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