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Maintenance, Repairs and Replacement For Glass Windows and Doors
Thu 09 Oct 2008 - 14:38
Maintenance, Repairs and Replacement For Glass Windows and Doors
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Rob_Mainstone]Rob Mainstone
Every house uses glass in some form or the other. Your house too might have doors, windows, partitions, balustrades, shower screens or pool fences made of glass or containing glass to a great extent. The advantage of using glass is that it not only looks good but also requires very little maintenance.
Although glass does not require attention on a daily basis, you should ensure that it is cleaned on a regular basis since being porous it can cause streaks and stains to linger on and become a pain to remove if ignored for a long time. Glass doors and windows are actually very easy to clean. All you need is a bucket of water, a mop, a rubber squeegee and a lint-free cloth, preferably an old cotton t-shirt or towel. You might also need a metal scraper to remove stubborn dirt or paint marks from your glass. Your mop should first be immersed in water and then sprayed with any window cleaning detergent. You can then scrub your glass window or door with the wet mop. Remember to scrub the corners too since they tend to be ignored. Next, take the squeegee and start cleaning your door or window from the top towards the bottom in a sweeping motion. You will need to use your cloth to clean the corners. You can also use diluted vinegar in place of any window cleaning detergent. Repeat the same procedure on both sides of your glass door or window.
While cleaning of your glass windows and doors is a fairly simple job as long as you do not have to climb to a height to clean any fixed windows, repairing or replacing is another matter altogether and best left to the professionals. If your window is cracked due to any accident, then you should get an experienced fitter to inspect and replace it. In the meantime, you can delicately apply masking tape on the cracked glass so that it does not crash and splinter into minute pieces without any warning. Ensure that you get more than one quote but do not base your final decision on the basis of lower rates only. Instead, consider the experience and reputation of the glass expert before you make up your mind. Certain glass items such as leadlight doors and windows will require people who have prior experience in designing, replacing and installing such items. An experienced designer will be able to design and construct a new leadlight based on your ideas and also be able to install it without any fuss.
In addition, glass accessories such as brackets and hinges can also break over a period of time. Often, water might start to seep from the side or under window frames and you might need to seal any gaps that might be facilitating a leak. Again, unless you have prior experience, it is best left to experts to come in and have a look at the leakage and determine the appropriate action.
Thus, in addition to looking smart and providing clean lines to your house, glass doors and windows are also easy to maintain and in the unfortunate event of breakage are also very easy to replace. A little care and time will go a long way in ensuring that your glass doors and windows last for a long-long time.
Rob Mainstone is the owner [http://www.westperthglass.com.au/ ]Perth glass company, West Perth Glass and provides [http://www.westperthglass.com.au/glass-repairs.html ]glass repair services for West Australian clients.
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