Europe · Window Manufacturer
Senator Windows
🇮🇪 Ireland · Last reviewed by Justin Orloff
Quick Facts
Founded
40+ years trading
HQ
Dublin, Ireland
Ownership
100% Irish-owned
Materials
uPVC, aluminium
Specialty
Irish residential and commercial windows with 15-year security guarantee
Market
Ireland residential and commercial
Brand at a Glance
- 100% Irish-owned manufacturer with 40+ years serving the Irish residential and commercial market
- 15-year security guarantee on window and door products
- uPVC and aluminium systems designed and tested for Irish climate conditions
Product Range
- uPVC casement, tilt-and-turn and sliding windows
- Aluminium windows and curtain walling for commercial applications
- uPVC and aluminium entrance and patio doors
- Composite door systems for residential security applications
Why This System
Senator's 15-year security guarantee is a differentiator in the Irish market and reflects confidence in their hardware and frame integrity. Their 100% Irish ownership and Dublin base means products are developed with direct knowledge of Irish building regulations and climate conditions. For window cleaners, this translates to systems where drainage and security hardware are designed to Irish standards - but still require professional maintenance to perform over the guarantee period.
Senator uPVC frames are vulnerable to the same issues as all uPVC in Ireland: organic grime, moss on sheltered elevations, and seal degradation from persistent moisture. The security hardware that underpins the 15-year guarantee requires correct maintenance - grime in locking points and drainage channels creates mechanical stress on the multi-point locks. Coastal Dublin properties and homes along the east coast carry salt deposits that concentrate on frame joints and bottom rails.
Step 1 of 2: Manufacturer Recommendations
Official Care Guidance
Step 2 of 2: The Orloffs Protocol
The Orloffs Protocol
This is how I clean Senator Windows 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 Senator Windows systems.
Pro Tools
My daily tool list. This is what I carry to every job.
Follow these steps in order. Each one builds on the last. This is the same sequence I use on every Senator Windows installation.
- 1
1. Check all visible weep holes and drainage slots in the bottom frame rail before cleaning - clear any blockages with a soft brush before water is applied.
- 2
2. Pre-rinse frames and sills with clean water to shift loose organic grime and salt deposits.
- 3
3. Apply pH-neutral detergent to glass and uPVC frames; pay attention to the frame corners and locking hardware rebates where grime accumulates.
- 4
4. Squeegee glass top to bottom; wipe frames and sills with a damp microfibre cloth.
- 5
5. Final check of drainage channels and weep holes after cleaning - ensure water flows freely through the bottom frame drainage system.
Pro Tips
- Drainage is the single most important maintenance task on Senator windows in Ireland's climate - blocked weep holes cause water to back up into the frame cavity and degrade the seal from inside.
- Multi-point locking hardware should be wiped dry and lightly lubricated with a dry PTFE lubricant after cleaning - wet hardware in Irish humidity corrodes faster than manufacturers expect.
- On east-coast coastal properties north of Dublin, salt deposits on frame joints need a longer dwell time with cleaning solution before wiping - do not dry-wipe salt crystals across uPVC profiles.
What NOT To Do
- Do not use abrasive cloths or cream cleaners on uPVC frames - surface scratches trap organic grime and are impossible to remove.
- Do not leave cleaning solution on rubber seals - rinse thoroughly to avoid rubber degradation from detergent residue.
- Do not ignore water pooling on internal sills after rain - this is a drainage or seal failure sign that should be flagged to the property owner.
Bundle Kits and Tool Recommendations
Bundle Kit
Tool Recommendations
pH-neutral window cleaning detergent
View on Amazon [coming soon]14-inch squeegee with fresh rubber
View on Amazon [coming soon]Microfibre cloths for frame wipe-down
View on Amazon [coming soon]Cleaning Frequency
Every 8 weeks for Dublin and inland residential properties. Coastal properties: every 6 weeks with attention to drainage and seal condition on each visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Field Notes
“Dublin properties vary enormously by microclimate: south Dublin coastal properties from Dun Laoghaire southwards have significant salt air exposure; inner city Dublin buildings carry pollution deposits and organic grime from tree canopy. Senator frames in sheltered north-facing positions in Dublin's suburbs can develop moss on the frame surface itself, not just the sill - treat this with a dilute biocide on the first visit and maintain clear frames thereafter.”
Justin Orloff
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