Page 3 - Care & Maintenance

FAIRVIEW CARE & MAINTENANCE

YOU’VE GOT A
NOW LET’S HELP YOU KEEP IT WHAT’S INCLUDED? CARING FOR CARING FOR YOUR
GREAT LOOK
THAT WAY. YOUR JOINERY. HARDWARE AND
Congratulations on choosing Fairview.
Fairview has been supplying joinery to the and door system. ENTRY DOOR.
New Zealand market for over 50 years.
Your joinery
We’re proud of our windows and doors, and Your hardware
with regular care and maintenance, we know
you’ll get many years from them. Your entry door Maintain your aluminium windows and WHAT NOT TO USE? Maintain your hardware, components and Timber panels (and louvres):
Our specialists have decades of experience Please read this guide in full for care and doors by washing them regularly. Remember Never use solvent cleaners as they can entry door with proper use and regular Timber should be sealed around all 6
and use their collective expertise to maintenance of your Fairview windows and aluminium joinery is low maintenance, not damage the powdercoating on your cleaning. Help your windows and doors keep sides to ensure optimal performance and
produce designs that work especially for doors. no maintenance. windows and doors. Common solvents working for longer. longevity - talk to your local fabricator for
New Zealand conditions. We’ve done a lot WHAT TO USE? like petrol, acetates, thinners and Methyl WHAT TO USE? more information. For care and maintenance
of the hard work for you already. But there Ethyl Ketone (MEK) are very damaging, of your timber doors, please refer to your
are a few things that you can do to ensure Use a mild soap, warm water and a quality including Jif. Wash your hardware every month with a timber door supplier.
your windows and doors stay in optimal mild cleaner like dishwashing liquid mixed WHAT NOT TO USE?
condition. All it takes is a little regular and liquid is always handy and works well. Highly acidic, alkali and many common with warm water. Adjust and lubricate your
easy maintenance. Simply wash the entire frame with soapy household solvent or alcohol-based cleaners hardware as directed by your supplier. Avoid washing with household cleaning
water, rinse with clean water and dry to are also not recommended. sprays as they can be too aggressive and
Clean hinges and window stays at the same
avoid streaking. cause damage.
HOW OFTEN time as your aluminium joinery, with a
POINTS TO NOTE Coastal - clean every 3 months mild cleaner. Do not oil keyholes of locks. Do not slam
Proper drainage is important to extend the Geothermal - clean every 3 months Door closers should be checked and covering new entry doors.
lifetime of your windows and doors. maintained. If doors are slamming shut,
Remove any debris clogging drain holes. And Industrial - clean every 3 months adjust or consult your supplier. HOW OFTEN?
ensure sliding door tracks are clean and free Rural - clean twice a year Check for and replace all damaged Coastal - clean every month
from debris.
Residential - clean twice a year components of your window and door Geothermal - clean every month
Reduce condensation by removing or system. This includes seals, gaskets, rubbers
limiting moisture sources and improving FURTHER TIPS and rollers. Damaged components can Industrial - clean every month
ventilation. Excessive moisture can reduce reduce lifetime considerably. Rural - clean every month
performance and cause permanent damage. will allow the sun to make contact evenly
Residential - clean every month
For more information about reducing across the surface to assist with uniform clean panels and other surfaces by following
condensation in your home, check out our colouration and drying. the same guidance as for your windows and For further information about caring for
helpful guide to condensation on doors. your windows and doors, speak to your local
www.fairviewwindows.co.nz, and talk to your Split hinges should be replaced. Wedging Fairview fabricator.
local Fairview fabricator.
doors open can cause permanent damage.

WARNING CONCRETE AND MORTAR It is important to note that sunscreens
SUNSCREENS
PAINT SPLASHES, SEALANTS,
containing Zinc or Titanium oxides, will
paint or sealant splashes with a cloth soaked
damage the powdercoat surface of your
in methylated spirits. Spirit must be washed
joinery over time.
It is recommended that joinery which has
During construction concrete and mortar
come into contact with sunscreens, either
splashes can damage your joinery.
during construction or in general, is cleaned
with soapy water and then rinsed clean
immediately.