Hello everyone,
We are certainly not the only ones to have windows installed shortly after the shell construction is completed. After that, several other trades still need to work, and there is a high risk that the new windows—frames, glass, and seals alike—will be significantly damaged.
Does anyone have good tips or, ideally, experience with methods to protect window frames and glass panes? Many products are said to lack UV resistance and/or leave stains on the frames or glass later on.
Thank you for your help!
We are certainly not the only ones to have windows installed shortly after the shell construction is completed. After that, several other trades still need to work, and there is a high risk that the new windows—frames, glass, and seals alike—will be significantly damaged.
Does anyone have good tips or, ideally, experience with methods to protect window frames and glass panes? Many products are said to lack UV resistance and/or leave stains on the frames or glass later on.
Thank you for your help!
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Bauherr am L26 Apr 2020 14:26rick2018 schrieb:
Just search for self-adhesive glass protection film.
Use a branded product. I've heard stories where the lettering transferred...
However, it does not provide protection against significant mechanical impact. @rick2018
Can you recommend a specific product (if it’s advertising, you can also send it via private message)?
Thank you!
Use the blue protective glass film that is available in various stores. It is effective and affordable.
Peel off a section once a week and check if everything is still in good condition.
For safety, I would consider replacing it after 6-8 weeks at the latest.
Everything else falls within the professional scope and should be tailored to the specific frames, etc. This will also be significantly more expensive.
Peel off a section once a week and check if everything is still in good condition.
For safety, I would consider replacing it after 6-8 weeks at the latest.
Everything else falls within the professional scope and should be tailored to the specific frames, etc. This will also be significantly more expensive.
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MichaelH8227 Oct 2020 23:12If this topic is still of interest:
I will protect the windows with a plastic sleeve that is pulled over the window sash. I received this tip from acquaintances and have seen it used on a house in our neighborhood.
I will protect the windows with a plastic sleeve that is pulled over the window sash. I received this tip from acquaintances and have seen it used on a house in our neighborhood.
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Alessandro18 Nov 2020 12:53The craftsmen really struggle when they have to work in the dark because the windows are covered up. From my experience, the frames suffer the most damage, which is why I would only protect those.
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MichaelH8214 Feb 2022 11:09After such a long time, stopping by again.
Well, the film is transparent, at least from what I’ve seen. So plenty of light still comes through, and yes, the frames do get hit the most—no thin film can prevent damage if someone accidentally hits it with an edge. For me, the film is useful because it keeps coarse dirt off the glass surface, making cleaning much easier later on.
See you in a few weeks, building a house really takes time 🙂
Alessandro schrieb:
The tradespeople really struggle when they have to work in the dark because the windows are covered.
In my experience, the frames take the most damage, which is why I would only protect those.
Well, the film is transparent, at least from what I’ve seen. So plenty of light still comes through, and yes, the frames do get hit the most—no thin film can prevent damage if someone accidentally hits it with an edge. For me, the film is useful because it keeps coarse dirt off the glass surface, making cleaning much easier later on.
See you in a few weeks, building a house really takes time 🙂
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