Protection and Cleaning of Windows During the Construction:

The windows must be fully covered with a painter foil (masking tape) during the performance of any type of work which would result in the contamination of the windows (e.g. plastering, painting, concreting etc.)
 

Any type of contamination, in particular, those caused by mortar and construction materials should be immediately cleaned without scrapping them off. Otherwise, they would harm the characteristics of the profile and glazing surface causing them to become dull.

Do not work with heat source tools (e.g. welding machines etc.) near the windows. These may irreparable damages around the windows and on the glazing.

Clean the channels that drain out water from the windows by means of the spike end of a vacuum cleaner and then a damp cloth after the construction works have been completed. Make sure that the water discharge hole is not obstructed. Clean these parts from time to time in order to keep them open, which will ensure that you get a better performance. Remove the profile protection bands and the manufacturer’s stickers on the glazing at this time.

The first cleaning for the windows should be carried out with a plenty of water. Otherwise, dust and sand grains stick thereon would cause scratches on the surface!

The protection bands on the windows must be removed once the windows have been properly installed. Keep the protection bands until the construction works have been completed in order to ensure that the window surfaces are not harmed if the construction works are in progress in the building (plastering, painting etc.). These bands may be strongly attached to the window surface if they are exposed to the sun rays for an extended period of time. In such case, use a tool blowing hot air (a hair dryer etc.) on the protection band for about 1 minute in a distance of 10-15 cm away and, pull and remove the band before it gets cold again.

Do not expose the protection bands to the sun rays for an extended period of time.

Periodic Cleaning of Windows:

Various gases, soot, vapor, dust, smoke etc. emitted from chemical facilities (factories, refineries, waste water treatment plants etc.), contaminated streams, the chimneys of houses and buildings, where unqualified coal is used, contribute to the air pollution.

One could ever increasingly see humid areas and mold stains on the interior sides of the external walls and behind the furniture, in particular, during the winter months. And in case of an advanced stage, mold fungus grow spreading a smell of mold. Moisture due to the conditions in your apartment (use of stove or radiator, cooking, laundry, dishwashing, drying, water vapor from the bathroom, the people by themselves, flowers we grow etc.) accumulate on the cold spaces and surfaces, resulting in contamination, mold growth, staining and other bad appearances, in particular, on the interior sides of the external walls as well as columns and beams, where there is a lack of good heat insulation, and the furniture and articles with a cold surface.

A combination of the internal and external negative effects listed above with the other factors (sun, oxygen, water) might cause contamination on windows. (This may happen on any type of windows.)

Contamination may take place not only on the interior side but also the exterior side of the windows. Frequency and percentage of the contamination may vary depending on the respective region, building, location and room, or there may be no contamination at all. This may happen over a long period of time or within a short period of time. These completely depend on the respective external factors.

Use liquid or cream detergents without any abrasive and, a white, soft piece of cloth when cleaning the windows under normal conditions. Clean the interior and exterior surface of the windows using a piece of cloth soaked with detergent, repeat this for a few times, and then dry without applying excessive force.

In order to minimize the damage on the windows from external factors, clean the interior and exterior surfaces of the windows within 15-day periods on average.

The more you delay on the cleaning, the harder the cleaning becomes for windows, and the negative factors will increase depending on the level of air pollution.

When cleaning the windows;

• Do not use solvents such as acetone, methylene, chlorite, thinner, gas oil, gasoline, diesel oil etc., powder or liquid detergents containing solid particles, wire wools, sandpaper, which could result in scratches!

Avoid the metal equipment (espagnolette, locking parts etc.) being in touch with water and soap during the cleaning and, dry immediately if they are in touch.

In case of intense contamination, first wipe the surface with a cleansing with laundry bleacher features. Soak a white piece of cloth with laundry bleacher, and scrub on the contaminated surfaces for a few times. Dry the window when the contamination is eliminated, and then clean the window following the above-mentioned procedures.

Once all these procedures have been completed, in order to delay the contamination, soak a piece of cloth with a light, liquid detergent and, apply on the window surface in the form of a very thin, wet layer. Do not dry the surface after this final treatment.

In case of cleaning a coated and painted product from PIMAPEN, use only liquid detergent with a piece of cloth to wipe the surface for a few times only to remove the dust on eth surface without using excessive power.

Cleaning the Glazing:

• Use hot water and a clean piece of cloth to get the best result. You may add some detergent to the water if the glazing is excessively contaminated.
• Special cleaning instructions apply to the double glazing with special coating on the external surface (e.g. sun protection glazing). Ask for help from your dealer if you need these instructions.
• Caution: Avoid using abrasive maintenance and polishing materials during the use of the glazing. Likewise, remember not to use scratching tools and razor blades since this could result in scratches on the surface.
• It is possible to install double glazing instead of single glazing only changing the glazing beads.
• You may use a ventilation profile on your joinery by means of changing the glazing.

VENTILATION PROFILE:

These are the vent-holes that could be used on all the series for constant air flow. Use the sliding cover moving left or right to turn it on or off accordingly.

A ventilation profile is specifically recommended for such locations, where there is an intense level of vapor, contaminated air and moisture.

RIGHT VENTILATION OF THE SPACE

There is no gap on the joinery from Pimapen, which gaps could be found on the old types of windows. Therefore, the air leaking through the gaps between frames and casements of the previous types of joinery will not be able to enter, and thus your house will not be ventilated in this way. However, you are able to arrange the ventilation for your house with the windows from PIMAPEN according to your needs and, enjoy the heat saving and healthy ventilation.

The humidity rate in the room gets higher as a result of various activities such as breathing, sweating, cooking, washing the clothes, taking a shower, drying clothes in the room etc. For example: A person could give out water vapor of about 1 to 1.5 liters at night by means of breathing. An increase of the humidity rate in your house as a result of these factors causes the formation of moisture particles and mold on the joinery and glazing surfaces.

Condensation on the interior side of the glazing is the indication that there is no sufficient level of ventilation!

Regular ventilation of the rooms prevents the increase of the humidity rate and, thus the negative effects thereof.

Ventilate your house at certain intervals. The best way for ventilation is to make sure that the air takes a full flow within the room.  (Air draught)

The best method is a 10-minute ventilation by means of keeping the opposite windows open.

• A ventilation time of about 5 to 10 minutes would be sufficient to replace the used, moist air with the clean, cold yet less moist one. The air gets warm to the room temperature immediately after the windows are closed. Any ventilation for a longer period of time cause the internal walls to get colder unnecessarily and, is not considered economic in terms of energy technique.
• Ventilate your room for 2 or 3 times during the day depending on your usage.
• Open the window casement all the way during the ventilation.
• Make sure that only the clean air outside is used during the ventilation and, the moist air should never be circulated in the other rooms of the house.
• Follow the above-mentioned instructions for ventilation during rainy weather.
• It is easier to identify the right ventilation term during the cold seasons.

You see that the exterior side of the glazing immediately becomes misty when you open a door or window. You may close the door or window when this mist disappears. This is the indication that the polluted air (moist air) has been completely replaced.