Use and Care Manual

8
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)