Post Construction Window Washing
Post Construction Window Cleaning CAPE COD.
Top Notch Window Cleaning has decades of experience with post-construction window cleaning, and are true experts at this specialized service. We will clean your windows after your construction project so your new space is visually beautiful. The process is very different from routine window cleaning.
You want a company that has years of experience. You have found the right window cleaning company for your job.
Glass Surface Protection During Construction
During all phases of construction, we highly recommend following the guidance of the Glass Informational Bulletins provided by the National Glass Association (NGA) and the International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA). Here are links to those bulletins.
Construction Site Protection and Cleaning of Architectural Glass FB03-03 (2018)
https://www.iwca.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Updated_protection_document.pdf
Proper Procedures For Cleaning Architectural Glass Products FB01-00 (2016)
https://www.iwca.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Updated_proper_procedures_bulletin.pdf
Top Notch Window Cleaning can provide expert advice on effective ways to protect the glass surface and minimize or eliminate glass surface scratches.
Routine Window Cleaning of Protected Glass
When glass surfaces are properly protected during all phases of the construction process then glass can usually be cleaned using routine window cleaning methods. After removing the protection a simple soap & water cleaning will be effective.
However, sometimes the glass has not been properly protected. What then?
Post Construction Window Cleaning of Unprotected Glass
When glass has not been protected during construction, various materials such as paint, varnish, silicone, concrete, stucco, mortar, tar, adhesives and other tenacious construction materials may adhere to the glass. The dust created when workers cut and sand the wood framework for a new home or commercial building, as well as from the sanding of drywall in preparation for paint can be hazardous to glass because of being more abrasive than standard household dust. These conditions may require specialized cleaning techniques and Top Notch Window Cleaning are experts in this service.
Cape Cod, South Shore, and MetroWest Boston Post Construction Window Cleaning Involve The Following:
Removing tape, stickers, glue, silicone, paint overspray, drywall mud, wallpaper adhesive, mortar, brick sealer or any other construction-related material from a new window and much more.
This will likely not be the builder’s last project. A skilled window cleaning company, like Top Notch Window Cleaning, will motivate builders to be very loyal to those who help them complete their projects with superior results, on time, and on budget.
That is why Top Notch Window Cleaning is the company you want to call. We are skilled, knowledgeable, reliable and dependable.
We transform very dirty construction-site windows into showroom-ready pieces of transparent art while preserving the integrity of the glass surface.
Specialized techniques to prevent scratched glass
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First, we pre-clean the glass and adjacent areas with dust brush and high powered vacuums that remove as much construction debris as possible from glass and adjacent surfaces.
Next, we use detergents and surfactants that lubricate the glass and gently remove any debris before a final rinse, squeegee, and final detail. Our detergents are concentrated commercial grade and designed to loosen dirt and hold it in suspension so that it can be removed before it re-deposits on the glass surfaces.
If the glass was left unprotected during construction more aggressive cleaning techniques may be required such as the use of solvents, non-abrasive scrub pads and wools, degreasers, and other specialized techniques. We will choose the least invasive but most effective method to clean and restore your glass surface.
Give Top Notch Window Cleaning a call today for the most professional and experienced window cleaning company in the area. (800) 941-5427
How We Remove Construction Materials
How do we remove dried concrete and stucco?
How do we remove stickers from windows?
How do we remove silicone and vinyl film residue from glass?
Window manufacturers and commercial installation companies seal windows into their frames using silicone and caulking. Sometimes smears of silicone and caulking can get on the glass surface. Silicone can be one of the most difficult substances to remove from glass. First any large globs are removed using a plastic blade. Then we use a specialized melamine foam pad and old fashioned elbow grease.
How do we remove dried paint from glass and windows?
Small amounts of paint can usually be removed with a non scratching white nylon pad. Larger amounts of dried paint may need a more aggressive technique, including solvents and razor blades, depending on the amount of paint and the type.
Are there any special precautions for working on heat strengthened or fully tempered glass?
All types of glass are susceptible to surface damage if they are not properly protected during all phases of construction. Heat strengthened and fully tempered glass appear to be more prone to damage than annealed glass. While the reason for this is not fully understood it is currently being researched at the Penn State Materials Science lab and through the cooperative efforts of The Glass Institute.