Hello everyone!
My wife needs some advice...
We want to clean our windows after installation!
Of course, there are the typical construction site residues on them...
From the outside, there is dust from grinding roof tiles from the neighbors, and so on. From the inside, there are residues from grinding and chiseling work by the plumbers and electricians, splashes of interior plaster and screed, etc.
Since the main dirty work is now done, we want to check the windows and frames for scratches and give them a thorough initial cleaning.
What is the best way to do this without causing any scratches?
My wife needs some advice...
We want to clean our windows after installation!
Of course, there are the typical construction site residues on them...
From the outside, there is dust from grinding roof tiles from the neighbors, and so on. From the inside, there are residues from grinding and chiseling work by the plumbers and electricians, splashes of interior plaster and screed, etc.
Since the main dirty work is now done, we want to check the windows and frames for scratches and give them a thorough initial cleaning.
What is the best way to do this without causing any scratches?
opalau schrieb:
But without cleaning, potential damage might not be noticed before handover..Our house was cleaned by the general contractor exactly for that reason before handover. And we actually did discover a scratch. They first wanted to find out who was responsible... luckily, we were cleared of it...Same issue here: just before Christmas, they installed the screed, and the screed contractor made some mess. We also wanted to clean it up right away, but I’ve reconsidered and will wait until Monday when all the work at the general contractor’s site is ongoing again. Then I’ll ask whether we are allowed or able to clean before handover without affecting the warranty. Honestly, I’m not really eager to do their job, only to have a defect caused by others later counted against us.
Isn’t it true that the contractor responsible for the trade has to protect their work? Or does this not apply to general contractors or prefabricated houses?
Isn’t it true that the contractor responsible for the trade has to protect their work? Or does this not apply to general contractors or prefabricated houses?
Vicky Pedia2 Jan 2020 16:59Hello Golfi,
it is indeed as mentioned here. If you built with a general contractor (GC), you are entitled to a defect-free finished work upon handover. In this case, that means clean windows. These are exactly what you wanted and paid for. The GC must fix any issues. It is basically the same with individual trades. The window installer must protect their work until acceptance and, if necessary, clean the windows. If you installed the windows yourself, then @seat88: lots and lots of water and a ceramic cooktop scraper. But never use it on the frame!
it is indeed as mentioned here. If you built with a general contractor (GC), you are entitled to a defect-free finished work upon handover. In this case, that means clean windows. These are exactly what you wanted and paid for. The GC must fix any issues. It is basically the same with individual trades. The window installer must protect their work until acceptance and, if necessary, clean the windows. If you installed the windows yourself, then @seat88: lots and lots of water and a ceramic cooktop scraper. But never use it on the frame!
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