South America · Window Manufacturer
Aluminio Nacional Colombia
🇨🇴 Colombia · Last reviewed by Justin Orloff
Quick Facts
founded
Established in Colombia
hq
Barranquilla, Colombia
primaryMaterials
Aluminium
glazingPartner
System supplier - glazing specified per project
marketTier
Mid-Range
Brand at a Glance
- Country: Colombia
- Headquarters: Barranquilla, Caribbean coast
- Primary materials: Aluminium
- Market: Colombian residential and commercial construction
- Climate context: Tropical humid - Caribbean coastal and interior Colombian markets
Product Range
- Aluminium windows
- Aluminium doors
Why This System
Barranquilla's Caribbean coastal location means Aluminio Nacional products in their home market face among the harshest conditions in Colombian construction - extreme UV, high temperature, salt air from the Caribbean, and year-round humidity above 80%. Colombia's diverse climate means Aluminio Nacional products installed in Bogota (2,600m altitude, cool and temperate) face completely different conditions from their coastal Barranquilla home market. A cleaning professional working across Colombian cities needs to adapt accordingly. The Colombian Caribbean coast receives intense tropical sun from January to March and October to December, with two rainy seasons (April to June and August to November). This bi-seasonal pattern affects both cleaning frequency planning and drainage maintenance priorities.
Step 1 of 2: Manufacturer Recommendations
Official Care Guidance
Step 2 of 2: The Orloffs Protocol
The Orloffs Protocol
This is how I clean Aluminio Nacional Colombia 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 Aluminio Nacional Colombia systems.
Pro Tools
My daily tool list. This is what I carry to every job.
Pro Tips
- On Caribbean coastal Colombian installations, schedule cleaning for morning hours - midday UV bakes cleaning solution onto hot glass within seconds of application
- Carry a pre-rinse container of clean water even if your main cleaning setup uses tap water - salt-deposit pre-rinsing with clean water before the main clean significantly improves results on coastal Colombian installations
What NOT To Do
- Do not skip the pre-rinse step on Caribbean coastal Colombian installations
- Do not use abrasive products on powder-coated aluminium
- Do not use acid cleaners near aluminium frames
- Do not use bleach on rubber seals
- Do not clean in direct midday tropical sun - cleaning solution dries instantly on hot glass and leaves residue
Bundle Kits and Tool Recommendations
Bundle Kit
Tool Recommendations
pH-neutral glass and frame cleaning concentrate
View on Amazon [coming soon]Pre-rinse water supply (pure water preferred for coastal installations)
View on Amazon [coming soon]Squeegee with clean rubber
View on Amazon [coming soon]Cleaning Frequency
Clean every 4–8 weeks depending on environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Field Notes
“Barranquilla and Cartagena windows need cleaning every 3 to 4 weeks on exposed coastal elevations. Caribbean salt air and tropical UV combine to create the fastest-accumulating window grime in South America. In Bogota, the cooler altitude climate and lower humidity means mould pressure on seals is lower than the coastal market. Salt is not a factor. UV is higher than sea level. Adapt frequency and inspection focus accordingly. Colombia's dry seasons (January to March, July to August) bring dust from the interior and Saharan dust plumes that affect northern Colombia. During these periods, pre-rinsing becomes more important.”
Justin Orloff
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