Windows

General Maintenance

— Lubricate windows, as with doors, using silicone spray.

With both, it is important to keep the sliding tracks free of dirt and grime. — Weep holes directly below the windows also should be kept clear to prevent the build-up of water.

The same applies to weep holes around the exterior walls of your home, so that cavities remain clear and dry. — Vacuum and wipe down windows tracks to remove dust, dirt, insects and obstructions. This will eliminate grime build-up and ensure free operation of the windows. It is normal for gaps to be left between the bottom of the window sill and the top of the brick sill.

This is to allow for house settlement.

Please advise your blind or curtain installer not to secure window fittings to the window architraves. The window architraves are a decorative feature of the home and do not provide structural support.

Gaps Under Windows

During the building process gaps have been purposely left under the windows to allow for future settlement. This is not a defect.

Insect Screens

The quickest and most effective way of cleaning screens is to take them out of their frame and hose them down with the nozzle of the hose turned to a fine spray. Allow them to dry and then reinstall.