CARE AND MAINTENANCE

All elements of Crown Windows' aluminium demonstrate a superior quality which has been proven to withstand all the harsh conditions of the Australian environment. In order to keep your Crown windows looking and functioning as designed, a few basic care and maintenance recommendations should be implemented.

 

  • External surfaces should be washed using warm water and mild detergent then polished with a soft dry cloth/sponge. Washing should be carried out at least every 3 months. polishing aluminium framing should be carried out at least every 6 months to maintain shine.

  • In areas of harsher environmental conditions, (i.e coastal and industrial areas), the above care regime should be carried out more frequently.

  • The use of abrasive chemical cleaners and cloths/sponges is not recommended as it may result in damage on glass and aluminium surfaces.

  • Fly-screens can be cleaned using a vacuum or washing thoroughly with warm water and a cloth every 6-12 months.

  • It is recommended that any opening sashes be operated on a regular basis to ensure its smooth operation.

ALL ALUMINIUM WINDOWS AND DOORS

 

  • Prompt removal of all dirt and other contaminants from all glass surfaces is recommended for easy cleaning. Clean warm water should be used for regular clean. A mild detergent with warm water should be used for removal of stubborn contaminants.

  • Detergent residue must always be removed by rinsing with clean water. Abrasive cleaners must never be used on glass surfaces to ensure its prolonged high performance.

  • Areas of high industrial activity and costal locations may require a more frequent cleaning regime.

  • In regular locations, glass is recommended to be cleaned every 3 months.

GLASS

 

  • All aluminium surfaces must be cleaned promptly after any soils.

  • Use of mild detergent and warm water should effectively remove any dirt, grime or foreign matter. A rinse with warm clean water afterwards is required.

  • Abrasive cleaners (such as Ajax) or abrasive cleaning materials (such as steel wool) MUST NOT BE USED under any circumstance.

ANODISED ALUMINIUM

 

  • Cleaning of powder coated aluminium surfaces is required to maintain its finish. Coastal or industrial locations may need to establish a more frequent cleaning schedule due to chlorides and sulphur compounds in the air.

  • Deterioration of coating usually occurs as a result of grime deposits and high moisture content (typically occurring in coastal locations).

  • Deposited grime absorbs contaminated moisture and holds it against the powder coated surface where it eats away at the coating, resulting in irreversible damage to the surface.

  • Restoration of surface to the original condition can only occur through the removal and re-coating of the surface.

POWDER COATED ALUMINIUM