Checklist

Every 6 months or more:

• Check for condensation
• Check for mold
• Security, hinges, and operation.
• Clean frame surfaces
• Clear patio door and window tracks of dirt and debris

 

Once a Year (before rainy season):

• Clean frame surfaces
• Clean sill track and weep holes
• Check for sealed joints
• Check for properly operating hardware
• Check for roller operation (patio doors and windows)
• Clear tracks of debris
• Use a silicone spray to lubricate any rollers if needed
• Adjust rollers to align lock and striker plate  
• Check weather strip
• Clean and fluff, make sure it seals evenly

 

Do's and Don'ts

        Do clean the frame surfaces
        Don't use a razor blade, putty knife, or abrasive pad

        Do use a glass cleaner or mild detergent
        Don't use any petroleum based cleaners or solvents

        Do clean tracks and weep holes
        Don't use oil-based lubricants or damage weep hole         covers and baffles

        Do check weather strip and hardware
        Don't live with poor performing components-replace         them