North America · Window Manufacturer
Wausau Window and Wall Systems
🇺🇸 USA · Last reviewed by Justin Orloff
Quick Facts
founded
1915
hq
Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
primaryMaterials
Aluminium (anodised and painted)
glazingPartner
Architectural glass specified by project - Low-E, tinted, and specialty glazing common
marketTier
Commercial
Brand at a Glance
- Founded: 1915
- HQ: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
- Market position: Commercial and institutional aluminium window and curtain wall systems
- Applications: Office, healthcare, education, government, hospitality
- Website: wausauwindow.com
Product Range
- Curtain wall systems
- Window wall
- Storefront and entrance
Why This System
Commercial aluminium systems like Wausau require water-fed pole technique or rope access rather than standard residential ladders and squeegees. Anodised and painted aluminium commercial frames must not be cleaned with abrasive tools - the anodised finish is a hard layer but scratches permanently if abraded. Commercial glass often includes solar control coatings, tinted glass, and specialty glazing. Identify the glass type before selecting cleaning products.
Step 1 of 2: Manufacturer Recommendations
Official Care Guidance
Step 2 of 2: The Orloffs Protocol
The Orloffs Protocol
This is how I clean Wausau Window and Wall Systems 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 Wausau Window and Wall Systems 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 Wausau Window and Wall Systems installation.
- 1
Assess access requirements
Determine access method - water-fed pole, rope access, or platform.
- 2
Identify glass type
Confirm with building manager whether specialty coatings or tinted glass require specific products.
- 3
Clean frames with soft tools
Soft brush water-fed head or microfibre sleeve on aluminium frames.
- 4
Clean glass
Pure water system for water-fed work. pH-neutral solution for squeegee work.
Pro Tips
- Commercial curtain wall contracts are recurring high-value work. Build relationships with building managers - they are the decision-makers for ongoing service.
What NOT To Do
- Do not use abrasive tools on anodised or painted Wausau aluminium frames
- Do not attempt commercial curtain wall cleaning without appropriate access equipment
- Do not use cleaning products on specialty glass without confirming glass type
Bundle Kits and Tool Recommendations
Bundle Kit
Tool Recommendations
Unger HiFlo Pure Water Pole system - commercial water-fed pole for facade cleaning
View on Amazon [coming soon]Ettore commercial squeegee - for accessible internal or ground-floor exterior cleaning
View on Amazon [coming soon]pH-neutral commercial glass cleaner
View on Amazon [coming soon]Cleaning Frequency
Exterior commercial glass: Monthly to quarterly depending on location and building type. Interior common areas: Monthly
Frequently Asked Questions
Field Notes
“Wausau is specialist commercial work. Ensure correct access method, insurance, and equipment before taking on these projects.”
Justin Orloff
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