Use and Care Manual

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CLEANING WOOD SURFACES AND CLADDING
EXPOSED WOOD SURFACES
Clean exposed wood surfaces with mild soap and water. For
stubborn residue or mildew, consider lightly sanding and renishing,
or contact a paint professional for recommendations.
Renish cracks or voids immediately.
COPPER CLADDING
JELD-WEN copper clad products and components will naturally
change color and appearance over time due to exposure to the
environment. Depending upon the products’ specic exposure,
differences in appearance may occur in the same structure. Repair
or replacement of products may also result in variations between
original and replacement parts. JELD-WEN is not responsible for any
variations in appearance of copper parts.
Wear cotton gloves during installation or servicing to avoid
ngerprints on copper surface. If ngerprints do occur and the
following recommendations for cleaning do not remove them, call
us for assistance.
Maintenance and Cleaning
To maintain an aged look, no maintenance is required except for
occasional cleaning of surface debris with mild soap and water.
For heavier cleaning, follow the same cleaning instructions for
aluminum cladding. Do not use any solvents or cleaners that
contain ammonia, salts or oxides.
Oxidation Removal
For a shiny, non-oxidized copper appearance, try removing the
oxidation with a baking soda/water solution. A non-abrasive
paste cleaner may also work. Always test in an inconspicuous area
rst, and read the manufacturer’s label for instructions.
ALUMINUM CLADDING
Aluminum cladding offers durability and excellent resistance against
cracking, blistering, and aking under normal use. When properly
maintained, aluminum clad products will remain attractive for many
years.
Aluminum cladding usually does not require painting or nishing;
however, we offer special touch-up paints to repair scratches. Please
call us to order. We do not recommend attempting to paint larger
areas due to paint compatibility, environmental concerns, and the
need to disassemble the product for proper nish coverage.
Clad surfaces exposed to sunlight are subject to chalking which
may cause color-fading. This is a natural process that occurs over
time, even with proper maintenance. Certain chalking or fading
and damage to exterior cladding from acid rain, salt air, or other
corrosive elements may not be covered under the manufacturer’s
warranty.
ALUMINUM CLADDING – CONTINUED
Moderate to Heavy Non Water-Soluble Cleaning
Some solvents are acceptable for removing heavy soils (e.g. oil,
grease, sealants, dried concrete stains, tar, rust and grafti). See
the following Solvent Recommendations. After using solvents,
clean area with mild soap and water to remove traces of remaining
solvent.
Note! Do not use solvent on painted surfaces other than metal
cladding or damage may result.
Solvent Recommendations
For Aluminum Cladding
Caution: Do not allow petroleum-based products to come in
contact with hardware and weatherstrip. Do not use acetone
and paint removers on coated aluminum clad surfaces. They
may remove coatings.
These solvents may be used to clean non water-soluble debris
from coated aluminum clad surfaces. Use only in small,
inconspicuous areas rst.
Alcohols:
Try these least strong solvents rst for non water-soluble
debris.
• Denatured alcohol (ethanol)
• Isopropyl (rubbing alcohol)
• Methanol (wood alcohol)
Petroleum solvents and turpentine:
Especially helpful in removing grease, sealants, or some
caulking compounds.
• VMandP naphtha
• Mineral spirits
• Kerosene
• Turpentine (wood or gum spirits)
Ketones, esters and lacquer thinner:
Use with extreme caution. Limit contact to one minute.
• Lacquer thinner
• Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
Chemical solutions:
Especially helpful in removing rust and masonry grout or
concrete stains. Limit contact to ve minutes. Thoroughly
rinse with water. Acid solutions are corrosive. Mix one part to
ten parts water.
• Sodium hypochlorite solution (laundry bleach)
• Acetic acid (vinegar)
• Hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid)
For more information, contact a paint professional.
Wood window care includes proper nishing and maintenance of wood and cleaning and caring for metal clad surfaces. Bi-annual inspections
are sufcient for most areas; however, coastal areas require monthly inspections because of moisture and salt in the air.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003)