How to take care of self-cleaning glass?

23.04.20

Self-cleaning glass is regular glass that has been coated with a specialised dual-purpose coating on the outside. Organic debris on the glass is dissolved by sunlight and flushed away by rain. The coating is very securely fixed to the glass, and it can only be damaged if the glass itself is damaged by e.g. a […]

How is there dust or insects inside the window?

23.04.20

Two-frame windows are designed to allow ventilation inside the two frames. For that reason, the seals must have ventilation gaps to enable air to circulate. In addition, the aluminium profile of the bottom frame has water holes, which serve two purposes: They channel rainwater off the aluminium strip in a controlled way They ventilate the […]

What causes loose fittings on windows or doors?

23.04.20

The loosening of fittings is normal and caused by heavy use. It can be prevented by using thread-locking compound, which is available from hardware stores and motoring shops.

Why doesn’t the external door open properly?

23.04.20

The most likely reason is an incorrectly adjusted door leaf. See “Adjusting the door leaf” section in the Skaala operating, installation and maintenance manual, pages 8–9.

Why doesn’t the balcony door open properly?

23.04.20

First check that you are opening the door correctly: the handle must be fully open (90⁰). If the problem persists, see the “Operation of external and balcony doors” section in the Skaala operating, installation and maintenance manual, page 9.

Why doesn’t the door lock?

23.04.20

Check whether the latch bolt is correctly aligned with the counterpiece. If it is not, check the door adjustments; see the Skaala operating, installation and maintenance manual, page 8. If you are unable to fix the fault, contact a locksmith.

What causes the dark spots on the surface of the door?

23.04.20

The door should be maintained regularly. Cleaning is part of the basic maintenance of the product. Dirt can harbour fungi and mould, which can damage the painted surface if it is not cleaned regularly. See the Skaala product care instructions in the operating, installation and maintenance manual, pages 12–14.