Alubra Esquadrias

• ▸Country: Brazil
• ▸Primary materials: Aluminium and PVC
• ▸Market position: Volume residential construction - entry to mid-range
• ▸Products: Aluminium and PVC windows and frames for residential construction
• ▸Climate context: Tropical to subtropical (across Brazil)

• ▸Aluminium window frames
• ▸PVC window frames

Volume market aluminium and PVC products have thinner profile walls than premium systems. This means less tolerance for abrasive cleaning - the powder coat and PVC surface finish can be damaged more easily by aggressive cleaning methods. Hardware on volume market products wears faster than on premium systems. Track rollers, handle mechanisms, and hinges on Alubra products in active residential use may show wear at 5 to 8 years, compared to 10 to 15 years on premium systems. Note hardware condition at every visit. PVC frames at the volume market tier may have lower UV stabiliser content than premium PVC. In tropical Brazilian UV conditions, early yellowing on PVC frames is more likely on volume products.

This is how I clean Alubra Esquadrias windows. The tools and technique below come from 25 years of daily professional work on the glass. Every step has been tested on real installations and adapted specifically for Alubra Esquadrias systems.

• ✕Do not use abrasive pads on either aluminium or PVC frames
• ✕Do not use solvent-based cleaners on PVC
• ✕Do not use acid cleaners near aluminium frames
• ✕Do not ignore hardware wear - note it and flag to property manager

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