Use And Care Manual

WINDOWS AND DOORS
USE AND CARE GUIDE
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• Do not expose weather stripping or bottom sweep to
polyurethane or mineral spirits.
• We recommend that protective top coats be renewed
at least every two years or as needed when fading or
flaking is evident. To renew, first lightly scuff surfaces with
#0000 steel wool and gently wipe clean using isopropyl
alcohol. Allow to dry, then apply fresh top coats as
directed in the painting and finishing section.
Glass Cleaning
• Clean lites, sidelites and transoms in Crestline doors as
needed with any good glass cleaner.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, abrasive materials,
solvents, or harsh chemicals.
IMPORTANT:
Remember that application of reective
or tinted lm to glass in Crestline doors will void your
Warranty.
Brass Hardware
When an architect, contractor, or homeowner chooses brass
hardware for windows or doors, it is usually because of the
attractiveness and brilliant luster of the polished metal. In order
to maintain the hardware’s beauty, a certain amount of care is
necessary.
In the majority of cases, solid brass hardware will feature a
protective lacquer coating. Brass hardware, whether applied
in exterior or interior applications, will eventually show signs of
finish breakdown or tarnishing. Small dark spots appearing in
high contact or wear areas are usually the first indication of
deterioration of the protective lacquer coating.
Over time, all brass hardware will eventually develop
tarnishing. The rate at which tarnishing occurs will depend upon
the surrounding environmental conditions. Areas with high levels
of automotive and industrial pollutants, ultra-violet rays, and
coastal areas will see accelerated levels of tarnishing with salt
water environments and coastal applications being the most
severe.
Brass hardware should not be installed on any surface that
has recently been painted, varnished or otherwise finished for
at least two days after the final coat has been applied. This step
will avoid any interaction of the curing process with the lacquer
finish, which can also cause tarnishing.
Care of Tarnished Brass Hardware
When tarnishing of the hardware reaches an undesirable
level, the solid brass hardware components should be refinished.
When refinishing is necessary, the following procedure is
recommended:
1. The hardware must be thoroughly cleaned to remove all
remaining lacquer and any other foreign materials. When
cleaning the hardware, it should first be removed from the
window or door to avoid any unnecessary damage to the
unit during the refinishing process. Fine steel wool, #00000,
soaked in a light oil or soapy water to keep metal abrasion
to a minimum is recommended. For tough to clean
hardware, try soaking the hardware in lacquer thinner or
paint thinner overnight.
2. Once the hardware is thoroughly cleaned, you can
restore the hardware’s brilliant luster with any commercially
available brass polish.
3. Protect the refurbished brass surfaces by applying several
coats of high-quality automotive wax. The finish can be
prolonged with follow-up wax applications. This method
is recommended because it is impractical to reapply a
lacquer coating unless the proper tools and experience
are available.
Synthetic Stucco
Serious concerns have been raised about excessive moisture
problems in homes and other buildings that have Exterior
Insulation Finishing Systems, commonly referred to as EIFS or
Synthetic Stucco.
Many construction experts agree that a certain amount of
water or moisture can be expected to enter almost any building
exterior system. The building’s system should allow such water
and moisture to escape or “weep” to the exterior, so that no
damage occurs. However, some EIFS systems may not allow the
water or moisture that penetrates the wall systems to “weep” to
the exterior. This can cause excessive moisture to accumulate
within the wall system, which in turn can cause serious damage
to wall and other building components. It has been reported
that so-called “barrier” EIFS systems are particularly prone to this
problem.
Moisture problems in any type of building structure can
be reduced through proper design and construction with
appropriate moisture control considerations, and also by
accounting for prevailing climate conditions. Examples of
moisture control considerations include flashing and/or sealing
of all exterior penetration points, use of appropriate materials
and construction techniques, and adherence to applicable
building codes. General attention to proper design and
workmanship of the entire building system, including allowances
for management of moisture within the wall system must also be
considered.
Determination of proper building design, components
and construction, including moisture management, are the
responsibility of the design architect, the contractors and the
manufacturer of the exterior wall finish products. Questions and
concerns about moisture management issues should be taken
up with these professionals.
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