Maintenance advice

During periodic house cleaning, remember to maintain your exterior doors. First, check the condition of the sealant joints once a year, around your front door. If they are worn, cracked, or damaged, it’s important to address the issue promptly to prevent water infiltration.

Maintaining Hinges and Hardware

• Wobbly door handles can easily be tightened using the screws on either side of the handle.
• Hinges can be lubricated with vegetable oil to prevent squeaking.
• Spray a little dry lubricant (like Jig-A-Loo or Tufoil) once or twice a year on locks to ensure they function properly; avoid oil-based lubricants, which can attract dust and dirt into the locking mechanisms.
• For patio door maintenance, use a silicone-based lubricant (such as Jig-A-Loo) on the tracks once or twice a year.

Exterior Door Maintenance

Steel exterior doors require very little maintenance. Simply wipe them dry with a cloth to remove as much dirt as possible, then clean them with a bit of dish soap diluted in warm water. Rinse with water and wipe dry to prevent water spots. Do not use abrasive products such as acetone, chlorine, or bleach, as they could damage the finish of your exterior doors. Clean the door frame in the same way.

Maintenance for every type of window

With adequate maintenance, your windows can last 5 to 10 years longer, so it’s therefore worth the money!

Here are some practical tips for each type, and by applying them you will maintain your windows longer.

Maintaining PVC frames is simple. To maintain their original look as long as possible, clean them with a little water and mild soap, and then flush with water and wipe using a soft cloth. Avoid using an abrasive product, because the PVC surface would be damaged.

Are your PVC frames stained? If so, wash them with soapy water mixed with washing soda. If the marks persist, use a “Mr. Clean Magic Eraser” type sponge. Flush with water and dry.

Just like PVC frames, the main advantage of aluminium frames is the low maintenance that they require. However, they must be maintained at least once a year, sometimes more, depending on where you live and certain environmental factors.

In order to keep them looking good, also wash them with a little water and mild soap, then flush with water and wipe again using a soft cloth.