Use and Care Guide

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003)
Wood window care includes proper nishing and maintenance of wood and cleaning and caring for metal clad surfaces. Bi-annual inspections are
sufcientformostareas;however,coastalareasrequiremonthlyinspectionsbecauseofmoistureandsaltintheair.
Caution: Do not allow petroleum-based products to come in
contact with hardware and weatherstrip. Do not use acetone
and paint removers on coated aluminum clad surfaces. They may
remove coatings.
These solvents may be used to clean non water-soluble debris from
coated aluminum clad surfaces. Use only in small, inconspicuous
areas rst.
Alcohols:
Try these least strong solvents rst for non water-soluble debris.
• Denaturedalcohol(ethanol)
• Isopropyl(rubbingalcohol)
• Methanol(woodalcohol)
Petroleum solvents and turpentine:
Especially helpful in removing grease, sealants or some
caulkingcompounds.
• VMandPnaphtha
• Mineralspirits
• Kerosene
• Turpentine(woodorgumspirits)
Ketones, esters and lacquer thinner:
Usewithextremecaution.Limitcontacttooneminute.
• Lacquerthinner
• Methylethylketone(MEK)
Chemical solutions:
Especially helpful in removing rust and masonry grout or concrete
stains. Limit contact to ve minutes. Thoroughly rinse with water.
Acidsolutionsarecorrosive.Mixoneparttotenpartswater.
• Sodiumhypochloritesolution(laundrybleach)
• Aceticacid(vinegar)
• Hydrochloricacid(muriaticacid)
For more information, contact a paint professional.
Solvent Recommendations for Aluminum Cladding
CLEANING WOOD SURFACES AND CLADDING
EXPOSED WOOD SURFACES
Cleanexposedwoodsurfaceswithmildsoapandwater.Forstubborn
residue or mildew, consider lightly sanding and renishing, or contact a
paint professional for recommendations.
Renish cracks or voids immediately.
COPPER CLADDING
JELD-WENcoppercladproductsandcomponentswillnaturallychange
colorandappearanceovertimeduetoexposuretotheenvironment.
Dependingupontheproducts’specicexposure,differencesin
appearance may occur in the same structure. Repair or replacement of
products may also result in variations between original and replacement
parts.JELD-WENisnotresponsibleforanyvariationsinappearanceof
copper parts.
Wear cotton gloves during installation or servicing to avoid
ngerprints on copper surface. If ngerprints do occur and the
following recommendations for cleaning do not remove them, call us
forassistance.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Tomaintainanagedlook,nomaintenanceisrequiredexceptfor
occasional cleaning of surface debris with mild soap and water. For
heavier cleaning, follow the same cleaning instructions for aluminum
cladding. Do not use any solvents or cleaners that contain ammonia,
saltsoroxides.
OxidationRemoval
Forashiny,non-oxidizedcopperappearance,tryremovingthe
oxidationwithabakingsoda/watersolution.Anon-abrasivepaste
cleaner may also work. Always test in an inconspicuous area rst, and
read the manufacturer’s label for instructions.
ALUMINUM CLADDING
Aluminumcladdingoffersdurabilityandexcellentresistanceagainst
cracking,blisteringandakingundernormaluse.Whenproperly
maintained, aluminum clad products will remain attractive for many
years. For general cleaning, use mild soap andwater.
Aluminumcladdingusuallydoesnotrequirepaintingornishing;
however, we offer special touch-up paints to repair scratches. Please
call us to order. We do not recommend attempting to paint larger areas
due to paint compatibility, environmental concerns, and the need to
disassemble the product for proper nishcoverage.
Cladsurfacesexposedtosunlightaresubjecttochalkingwhichmay
cause color-fading. This is a natural process that occurs over time, even
with proper maintenance. Certain chalking or fading and damage to
exteriorcladdingfromacidrain,saltairorothercorrosiveelementsmay
not be covered under the manufacturer’swarranty.
ALUMINUMCLADDING–CONTINUED
Moderate to Heavy Non Water-Soluble Cleaning
Somesolventsareacceptableforremovingheavysoils(e.g.oil,grease,
sealants,driedconcretestains,tar,rustandgrafti).Seethefollowing
Solvent Recommendations. After using solvents, clean area with mild
soap and water to remove traces of remainingsolvent.
Note! Do not use solvent on painted surfaces other than metal cladding
or damage may result.
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