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14th May 2025

There are a few general guidelines for the care and use of all Rationel products that you have to follow in order to maintain your warranty. However, please be aware that the amount of care and maintenance for the outside of your window/door is dependent on whether you have chosen wood (Rationel AURA/ FORMA) or a wood/aluminium combination (Rationel AURAPLUS/ FORMAPLUS).

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External care of timber

Timber windows and doors require maintenance, but not much as long as the work is done in a timely fashion. A visual inspection should be carried out once a year, to check the external surfaces are free from any splits or cracks in the paintwork or timber. This is particularly applicable to south and west-facing façades, bay windows and suchlike, where the UV rays of the sun are heavier on woodwork of all kinds. Buildings without overhanging eaves are also more vulnerable. If the paint cracks, this invites moisture to enter the wood and the wood starts to break down.

External care of aluminium

If you have chosen windows and doors made of timber with external aluminium cladding, the amount of maintenance you will have to do is very limited. You should wash down the external aluminium a couple of times a year, but ideally you should get into the habit of washing the frames and sashes when you clean the glass.

To learn more about Rationel windows and doors visit the Velfac section on our website at https://www.ecotecwindows.com/rationel.

Ecotec are proud to be an approved partner for Rationel bringing you the best of both worlds; the durability and versatility of aluminium and the beauty and warmth of natural wood. Jointly let us work together with one of the UK’s leading brands of composite windows and doors, specified for the system’s slim and uniform frames, contemporary style and exceptional thermal performance.

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