TIPS TO MAINTAIN YOUR WINDOORS
2018-01-30 [ Industry News ]
1.Ensure that the drainage channels are free and clear of blockages.2. Keep all moving parts such as hinges, lock assemblies, handles, patio doors, letter plate springs and striking plates periodically lubricated3.Clean the glass regularly with a clear liquid spray glass cleaner & a soft cloth and the gaskets/seals with a mild non-abrasive detergent solution to remove any dirt and grime.4.Abrasive cleaning agents or ammonia are to be avoided particularly on handles and other metal filaments.5. It is not recommended to paint window frames. Instead profile wrapping is suggested in ......
Which is better - Aluminum screening or Fiberglass screening?
2018-01-30 [ Industry News ]
Pets and kids aside, fiberglass screening should last 4- 8 years under most conditions. Less in full sun and longer in shaded areas. Fiberglass also will not permanently crease when scratched. Aluminum screen cloth will last substantially longer (20 - 30 years) and is quite a bit stronger. One disadvantage of aluminum is that it will permanently show creases when scratched or impacted. One other factor is that the strands on aluminum are thinner and thus provide better visibility.......
How do you prevent the new frame warped or bows from happening?
2018-01-30 [ Industry News ]
This is a very common question. The bowing results from over stretching the screening material. Most better screen frame has a natural outward bow to compensate for the tendency of screen material to install tight. The best solution is to place your hand in the center of the screen while rolling the spline in. By doing this the screen cloth is pulled into spline channel from the outside edges and not the inside. Keeping your hand in the middle puts just the right amount of slack in cloth. As you finish the last third of the last side, ease up on your hand and the cloth will naturally firm......
