Spring is here and Summer is on the way and it is the perfect time to clean your timber windows and carry out any maintenance, or painting required.
We recommend that timber windows should be cleaned a minimum of once a year and the paint work should be carried out every two years, this will keep up the maintenance, prolong the life of the windows and keep a good seal around any glazed units.
CLEANING TIPS
To remove any dirt or grease marks:-
Timber frames – use water and washing up liquid with a soft cloth to wash down the timber frames.
Glass – use glass cleaner or water and washing up liquid with a soft cloth. When using glass cleaner ensure this is only used on the glass areas only.
IMPORTANT
Cleaning of windows that are puttied and heritage units should never be cleaned with telescopic brushes as they cause damage to putties and the units. Windows with stuck on tracery bars will also be damaged by using a telescopic brush.
RE-PAINTING
To recoat your timber windows to keep on top of the maintenance:-
STEP 1 CLEAN – Clean down the timber frames to remove any dirt or grease marks.
STEP 2 SAND – Lightly rub down the timber areas.
STEP 3 CLEAN – Clean away the dust with a damp cloth and allow to dry.
STEP 4 PAINT – Apply paint or stain taking care to avoid any moving parts eg. Handles, hinges and locking mechanisms.
HANDLES & HINGES
We recommend regular oiling of all moving parts e.g. handles and hinges a minimum of twice a year.
Antique black ironmongery – We recommend wiping these antique black handles with a lightly oiled cloth from time to time to remove any harmful deposits, this will help ensure that your handles will remain both functional and decorative.
Over the years through extensive use scratches and chips to the antique black ironmongery from Jewellery or general wear and tear can be touched up using ‘Black touch up paint’ which the From the Anvil brand offers – code. 73101.
Brass & Chrome ironmongery – to maintain a high quality finish of the brass and chrome handles, we recommend wiping the handles with a clean cloth soaked in warm water and mild detergent.
