Maintenance and Care

Aluminum railings need minimal care and maintenance. We recommend your railing be inspected and cleaned at least twice a year with a mild, non-abrasive soap and water, using a soft sponge. This will remove seasonal element build-up on your railings and keep them looking as good as the first day they were installed.

• Avoid using a dry sponge, which may scratch the powder coating.

• Use regular glass cleaner for glass. (TIP: Simple Green® All Purpose cleaner and water work best on our tempered glass, leaving no streaks. 3:1 ratio water:cleaner).

• Always remove any sap, tree seeds, bugs, etc. as soon as possible. Sun exposure and heat will make them difficult to remove.

• For minor scuffs and scratched, use a mild or non-abrasive product (eg: ‘Vim’, ‘Soft Scrub’, cut-polish).

• Before applying any product to your aluminum railing system test a small, inconspicuous area first.

DO NOT USE:

• Abrasive Cleaners – Solvents

• Industrial Cleaners

• Cleaners with Solvents

• Abrasive Material- Steel Wool, Scrub pads.

• Scotch-Brite

If you live in coastal areas (beach front), or areas where salts and pollutants are more prevalent (industrial areas), then the railings should be cleaned more frequently. We recommend cleaning the aluminum railing every 3 months.  Wash with a mild, non-abrasive soap and water, using a sponge to reduce accumulations of salt and dirt. Always rinse with fresh water after cleaning, to remove any soap residue.

During the natural aging process of the powder coating you may notice a white ‘chalk’ or powder that forms on the surface. This is normal and can be cleaned and polished (Using ‘Vim’, ‘Soft Scrub’ or a cut-polish) to bring back the sheen.

The only regular maintenance other than cleaning is inspecting the fasteners. Fasteners should be inspected once a year. Over time fasteners may loosen and may need to be tightened down as necessary. Fastener surface rust is a normal part of the aging process. This does not affect the integrity and strength of the fastener.