cwr Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Our nice new rationel windows fitted yesterday. Very pleased with them, but paranoid about them getting marked during the rest of the build. Our builder had quoted for applying plastic sheeting to protect them, but considering doing this myself to save several hundred £. Has anyone else done this and/or have any recommendations? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Worth doing. Builders seem to make a point of leaning tools and materials against new windows and walls, and splashing mortar around. I would think the easy solution is the cling-film protection usually used internally for floors and kitchen surfaces. better than that, found this Product code: 20527Blue Window Protection 600mm x 20m £6.29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 If you have any exterior render The render company should protect exterior windows frames and cils 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceverge Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Defo cover them up. The Blue film blocks a lot of light. I'd use the clear stuff if I was to do it again. Also consider taking the handles off and/or hiding the temporary handle. Our windows were inexplicably used by roofers and plasters to cart up materials to the upper scaffolding with the subsequent wear and damage to windows and seals. I can't figure out why they just didn't use the telehandler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwr Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 On 22/12/2021 at 12:23, nod said: If you have any exterior render The render company should protect exterior windows frames and cils Well... the builder is organising the render and has also quoted for protection. So i guess I'd be paying extra for it. I take it these films go over the frames and glazing in one go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 37 minutes ago, cwr said: Well... the builder is organising the render and has also quoted for protection. So i guess I'd be paying extra for it. I take it these films go over the frames and glazing in one go? Yes your renderers will cover every inch of the frame and glass with plastic and tape Regardless of whether your builder charges you extra It’s in there quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperJohnG Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 The blue stuff is good and will also stop people opening windows. My renderers had blue tape for areas and orange tapes to hold the blue stuff on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwr Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 Got some film and had a play around with it. Tricky enough to do a neat job, assuming your supposed to cover the frames up to the edge of where the plaster will come to? Maybe taping the edges would be better as suggested above. Is the way or do this to pull the film taught across the frames, or push it in to the glazing? Seems like such a simple thing, maybe I'm tired... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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