North America ยท Window Manufacturer
Westeck Windows and Doors
๐จ๐ฆ Canada ยท Last reviewed by Justin Orloff
Quick Facts
founded
2000
hq
British Columbia, Canada
primaryMaterials
Vinyl, aluminum, wood, fibreglass, steel, and composite profiles
glazingPartner
Insulating glass units specified per application
marketTier
Mid-Range to Premium
Brand at a Glance
- Country: Canada
- Founded: 2000
- HQ: British Columbia
- Material range: Vinyl, aluminum, wood, fibreglass, steel, composite
- Market: BC residential - coastal, urban, Interior, and mountain
- Market tier: Mid-Range to Premium depending on material specification
Product Range
- Vinyl windows
- Aluminum windows
- Fibreglass windows
- Wood and composite windows
- Steel windows
Why This System
No other Canadian manufacturer covers as many materials in a single range. This means a window cleaner on a Westeck property may encounter multiple different frame materials in the same building - each requiring different cleaning chemistry and technique. BC coastal properties face the same salt air challenge as Atlantic Canada but with higher rainfall volume. Metro Vancouver receives over 1,100mm of rainfall annually - window tracks and drainage systems are under continuous drainage loading in winter months. BC Interior properties face extreme UV at altitude in summer and deep cold with heavy snowfall in winter. Fibreglass and composite frames are commonly specified here because they outperform vinyl across these temperature extremes.
Step 1 of 2: Manufacturer Recommendations
Official Care Guidance
Step 2 of 2: The Orloffs Protocol
The Orloffs Protocol
This is how I clean Westeck Windows and Doors 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 Westeck Windows and Doors systems.
Pro Tools
My daily tool list. This is what I carry to every job.
Pro Tips
- On a Westeck property with multiple frame materials, do a full material identification walk before you open any cleaning product - the time investment at the start saves mistakes mid-clean
- On steel frame windows, dry the frame surface immediately after cleaning - do not leave moisture sitting on steel even through powder coat
What NOT To Do
- Do not apply the same cleaning product to all frame materials without identifying each type first
- Do not use acid or bleach products on steel frames
- Do not use abrasive pads on any Westeck frame material
- Do not use solvents on vinyl, fibreglass, or composite surfaces
- Do not leave moisture sitting on steel frame surfaces after cleaning
Bundle Kits and Tool Recommendations
Bundle Kit
Tool Recommendations
Ettore squeegee 14 or 18 inch
View on Amazon [coming soon]pH-neutral glass cleaning concentrate
View on Amazon [coming soon]Multiple labelled microfibre cloths - one set per frame material type on mixed-material properties
View on Amazon [coming soon]Cleaning Frequency
Clean every 4โ8 weeks depending on environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Field Notes
โQuote Westeck mixed-material properties with extra time for material identification and separate product application. Cleaning a vinyl window and a steel window with the same cloth and product is a mistake you make once. BC Interior properties at altitude have UV intensity that is significantly higher than coastal or lowland BC. Vinyl and composite frames fade faster at altitude - set client expectations appropriately.โ
Justin Orloff
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