Key Do’s & Don’ts

DO: Clean the frame surfaces.
DON’T: Use a razor blade, putty knife or abrasive pad.

DO: Use a glass cleaner or mild detergent.
DON’T: Use any petroleum-based cleaners or solvents.

DO: Clean tracks and weep holes.
DON’T: Use oil-based lubricants or damage weep hole covers/baffles.

DO: Check weather stripping and hardware.
DON’T: Live with poor performing components.

DO: Clean your insulating glass with proper cleaning agents.
DON’T: Add attachments to window or glass without approval from the window manufacturer.

DO: Choose certified windows and exterior glass doors.
DON’T: Settle for products that do not meet important air, water, structural, forced entry and thermal performance standards.

DO: Read and understand your manufacturer’s warranty and install per the manufacturer’s instructions.