Use and Care Guide

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Care and Maintenance
Vinyl Windows and Patio Doors
INSPECTION CHECKLIST INSPECTION DATE _____/_____/_____
EXTERIOR NOTES
• Vinyl Surface
 Dirty
 Cracks, scratches, blisters, other damage
• Sealant Joint
 Cracks, voids, other damage
 Deterioration, loss of adhesion
• Glass
 Dirty
 Scratched, cracked, other damage
• Weatherstrip
 Missing or loose
 Tears, cracks, other damage
 Brittle, gummy, discolored
 No “bounce back”
• Insect Screen
 Dirty
 Missing or loose
 Mesh damaged or loose
• Gutters
 Dirty
 Damaged
 Missing
INTERIOR
• Vinyl Surface
 Dirty
 Scratched, cracked, other damage
• Glass
 Dirty
 Moisture between Panes (insulating glass only)
• All Product Hardware
 Dirty or damaged
 Discolored or tarnished
 Problems with sash locks
Casement/Awning Windows
 Operators working properly
 Operators need lubrication
Double/Single-Hung Windows
 Jamb liners damaged
 Sash balances fail to hold properly
 Problems with sash tilt latches
 Problems with cam pivots
Sliding/Gliding Windows
 Track dirty
Patio doors
 Track dirty
 Problems with rollers
 Problems with locks
 Locks or hinges need lubrication
JCM002 05/12 (SB 05/12 1.5M)