{"id":27756,"date":"2017-05-04T10:42:37","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T15:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.groupesomac.com\/faq"},"modified":"2024-05-30T16:00:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T21:00:51","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.groupesomac.com\/en\/faq","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;100px|||&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;1080px&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;80%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;50px|100px||100px&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;25px|0px||0px&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>GENERAL<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Can I get up on the roof of my Solto ?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Yes, but it\u2019s important to walk on the aluminum moldings (joints) and not directly on the polycarbonate sheets so as not to damage their surface.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; 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Do not use a strong or ammonia-based product. The same applies to aluminum.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How should I maintain my veranda windows ?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">For best results, your windows should be cool prior to washing, i.e. not exposed to heat (the sun or another source). Also ensure that any dust and sand or grit is removed from every part of the surface. To do so, it is recommended you use a soft vacuum brush.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Our spring-loaded windows can be easily removed from their tracks. Simply wipe the glass using a soft cloth and a mix of lukewarm water and a soft detergent such as Woolite. 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Contact us in writing.<\/p>\n<p><b>If I\u2019ve damaged a polycarbonate sheet while handling it<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">If the sheet is not perforated, you can still use it. Otherwise, we have in stock products that we can ship to you (product and shipping charges apply).<\/p>\n<p><b>If I\u2019ve built my wooden structure for a 12 ft. x 12 ft. shelter but ordered a roof for a 12 ft. x 14 ft. shelter<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">All our parts can be modified. You can cut your pieces to the desired size.<\/p>\n<p><b>If I\u2019ve lost some screws, should I order more from you?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"> You can find replacement screws at your local hardware store. 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