Rope access high rise window cleaning is one of the safest, most efficient, and cost-effective ways to service and clean windows on high-rise and multi-story buildings.
However, it is not always clear how often a building manager or property owner should book these services or what indicates that your windows need maintenance.
In this article, we shall discuss:
- The importance of window cleaning
- How often a high-rise or multi-storey property should have its windows cleaned
- Why a rope access technician does a superior job
We will also discuss why Abseilers United are industry leader for rope access window cleaning, in Sydney, and surrounding NSW communities. Read on to learn more.
The importance of window cleaning
The facade of most commercial and residential multi-storey properties are predominately made up of windows.
This not only makes a building’s windows the first thing people see when they notice a property on the skyline; it also makes windows the most exposed surface area getting hit by the natural elements such as city pollution and other contaminants.
The windows of a high-rise building are under constant exposure and attack by elements such as:
- High-winds
- UV radiation
- Rain
- Oxidation
- Pollen
- Airborne dust, dirt and grime
- Pollution
- Bird and pest secretions
- City smog and other contaminants
These pollutants and contaminants build up on the glass between professional cleanings, reducing visibility for the building’s occupants, and leaving your building looking dirty and untidy.
This grime build-up also reduces the quality of light reaching the property’s occupants and any plant life residing within the residential or commercial spaces.
Although glass is a very robust material, and windows are designed to withstand such aggressive environmental factors, these contaminants can start to degrade the windows if left too long, leaving scratches that dirt and grime can work their way into.
A rope access technician can ensure your windows have a regularly scheduled clean, helping building management take optimal care of the property while maintaining the quality of light reaching the buildings’ occupants and providing an unobstructed view of the properties surroundings.
How often should a window be cleaned?
As previously discussed, regular cleaning of your high-rise properties windows is essential for effective building maintenance. However, how often pollution and contamination build-up on windows can depend on many factors that uniquely affect different locations.
Some of these factors can include:
- Height of the building
- General weather patterns
- Pollen counts
- Seasonal change
- Distance from the ocean
- Air salinity
- Glass types and styles
- Types of protective coating on the glass and more
Temperature can also play a factor. For example, if you have a windy, dusty day, followed by rain, chased up by a spell of hot weather, you may find your windows will need to be cleaned outside of your regular schedule.
If you have never considered these factors, you may see that this question has no straightforward answer.
However, be it a traditional house or a high-rise building, your windows should be cleaned at least once or twice a year as a bare minimum.
The benefits of rope access window cleaning
In the past, window cleaners relied heavily on cumbersome pulley-driven platform systems, scaffolding, or height access machinery to clean the windows of a multi-storey building effectively.
These types of utilities take a long time to set up. They are also very costly and potentially require additional services and staff to facilitate, like public safety and security measures.
As an example, rope access professionals, like an Abseilers United rope access technician, can set up, execute the job, and pack down in a fraction of the time of these other services.
For example, an elevated work platform could take up to two hours to set up, require 10 hours for the job, and need two hours to pack down.
In comparison, a rope access technician would need under an hour to rig up, have the job finished in 7-hours, and pack down in under an hour again. This can make a big difference when it’s time to pay the account.
A rope access team also needs no platforms, scaffolding, or other equipment to get the job done. Instead, a rope access technician simply needs an anchor point that is often pre-installed on most modern high-rise buildings.
When circumstances call for such, these highly-trained abseilers are adept at isolating their anchor points on sturdy structures.
Abseiling professionals work on a basic primary and secondary safety rope system that is much safer than rigs or civil machinery. They also need no security or safety personnel to guard or command bystanders, saving even more money on extra resources for the same job.
When is the best time to schedule rope access window cleaning?
The best time of year to schedule your rope access window cleaning will depend significantly on where your property is situated.
A rope access technician in your local area will know the weather and seasonal changes that occur in your property’s location and can advise on the best times to book.
There are pros and cons to getting your windows cleaned in each season; however, spring is generally the most popular time. It is best to discuss your unique situation with a rope access professional to determine your best action plan.
Double pane, also known as double glazed windows, are better cleaned in the warmer months to take advantage of faster drying times, leaving fewer streaks and preventing unwanted moisture and potential mold growth from occurring between the panes of glass.
Rope Access Window Cleaning Sydney
Abseilers united are industry-leaders for rope access window cleaning, Sydney and surrounding New South Wales suburbs.
Our expert team of rope access technicians strive to remain at the forefront of the rope access industry. Our abseiling techs undergo regular retraining and upskilling to ensure the highest quality of work while maintaining or exceeding all OH&S protocols for the rope access industry.
We offer a complete range of rope access window cleaning solutions for all building types, including:
- Residential Buildings
- Strata Managed Buildings
- Commercial and High Rise
- Industrial and Construction Sites and more
To learn more about our range of services for rope access window cleaning Sydney, contact our helpful consultants today via phone or email.
