Care & Maintenance Manual - Atrium Windows and Doors
Care & Maintenance Manual - Atrium Windows and Doors
Care & Maintenance Manual - Atrium Windows and Doors
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Interior WindowCondensationCondensation on theglass surface of a windowoccurs when high interiormoisture content meets lowtemperatures on the glass.This is a natural occurrence<strong>and</strong> a sign that excessive moisture is presentin the home.• Minor condensation or fogging that appearsof the lower corners of windows shouldnot be a concern. However, the lower theoutside window temperature <strong>and</strong> the higherthe interior humidity, the more condensationcan occur• Continued or heavy condensation onwindows is consistent with excessive interiorhumidity. This can lead to interior damage<strong>and</strong> to other health related concernsCleaning SolutionsRecommended bythe Vinyl Window <strong>and</strong>Door InstituteStainRecommendedCleanerBubble Gum Fantastik ® , Murphy Oil Soap ® ,Windex ® , A Solution of 30% vinegar<strong>and</strong> 70% water<strong>Windows</strong> do not cause condensation;Condensation is a result of excessiveinterior humidity. To reduce <strong>and</strong> controlexcess humidity, follow these simplesuggestions.Crayon Lestoil ®DAP (Oil based caulk) Fantastik ®Felt-tip PenFantastik ® , <strong>and</strong> water based cleanersGrass Fantastik ® , Lysol ® , Murphy Oil Soap ® ,Windex ®Lipstick Fantastik ® , Murphy Oil Soap ®• Ventilate the interior of your home byopening windows <strong>and</strong> doors periodicallyto allow interior moisture to escape• Use exhaust fans more frequently <strong>and</strong>for a longer period, particularly whenshowering• Use ceiling fans to circulate the air• Install a dehumidifier• Be sure that attic or basement crawl spacelouvers are open• Be sure that clothes dryer <strong>and</strong> all gasburners are vented to the outsideLithium Grease Fantastik ® , Lestoil ® ,Murphy Oil Soap ® , Windex ®Mold <strong>and</strong> MildewFantastik ® , A Solution of 30% vinegar<strong>and</strong> 70% water, Windex ®Motor Oil Fantastik ® , Lysol ® , Murphy Oil Soap ® ,Windex ®Oil Soft Scrub ®Paint Brillo ® Pad, Soft Scrub ®14Pencil Soft Scrub ®Rust Fantastik ® , Murphy Oil Soap ® , Windex ®Tar Soft Scrub ®Top Soil Fantastik ® , Lestoil ® , Murphy Oil Soap ®*Cleaning materials are listed in alphabetical order. <strong>Atrium</strong> <strong>Windows</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Doors</strong> does notendorse proprietary products or processes <strong>and</strong> makes no warranties for the productsreferenced herein. References to proprietary names is for illustrative purposes only, <strong>and</strong>is not intended to imply that there are not equally effective alternatives.15
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