Hurricane season can be a stressful period for everyone involved. Hopefully homes with hurricane impact windows won’t have to deal with much or any aftermath. These windows are there to protect a house owner’s belongings so that they can sleep at night without a worry on their mind. To keep these windows in effective condition, regular maintenance is often needed.
These checkups are not technical at all and can be done within a matter of minutes. So, here are a few steps that must be taken to check and maintain your windows after between hurricane seasons:
1. Inspection
The first thing that you need to do is carefully examine your window glass and frame. Look for any cracks in and around the frame of the glass. Even though the case of this happening is low because these windows are designed specifically for these kinds of situations, it’s better to check than not. If you do find any, call East Coast Windows immediately, and we will sort this issue out in no time.
2. Cleaning*
Windows can make a significant impact on a home’s look and feel, so keeping them clean should be a priority no matter what time of the year.
The first thing to do would be to start off with the window frames. Make sure to use a mixture of dish soap and water. This mixture should be used for the glass as well, though glass needs to be cleaned with fresh water. This should easily remove any dirt or grime that has accumulated, especially after hurricanes. Then use a dry cloth to clean off any liquid leftover.
* Although soap and water is a safe bet for most windows, the manufacturer of your window may have a better recommendation when it comes to cleaning. You can always check with them for the best options, or contact us with any cleaning or maintenance questions you may have.
Now that your windows are inspected and cleaned up, you can rest easy knowing another hurricane season is behind us. If you have any concerns at all regarding your hurricane impact windows, please don’t hesitate to call East Coast Windows and we will be happy to help in any way we can.
