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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Neil Mc Anulty on February 10, 2004, 09:48:22 pm

Title: builders cleans
Post by: Neil Mc Anulty on February 10, 2004, 09:48:22 pm

Hi
I was just wondering if anyone can tell me what specific type of covering I should use on glass to protect it from builders.I do have a contract with a local builder but only get called when it is too late.There are already lumps of plaster and concrete on the bare glass.

I have been trying to contact polythene manufacturers but as yet none of them have been able to advise me on the topic.

Iwould like to offer the service of covering the windows as this would leave a better , more professional finish for the person moving in to the house and would place more confidence in
the houseowner to use me in the future as I do meet them because i am the last tradesman in the house before it is handed over.

Title: Re: builders cleans
Post by: andy on February 10, 2004, 10:29:05 pm

SOUNDS LIKE YOUR IN A GOOD POSITION!

How are you finding builders cleans?

ANDY

Title: Re: builders cleans
Post by: Mikey Warner on February 11, 2004, 04:48:55 pm

Hi Niel,

Is there not the window manufacturers tapes on the frames and sheeting on the glass  ??? If not they must be taking them off, ask then to leave them on and you'll remove them.

Mikey

Title: Re: builders cleans
Post by: simonb on February 11, 2004, 07:14:21 pm

Buy some dpm from a builders merchant.

Title: Re: builders cleans
Post by: Jake on February 11, 2004, 10:15:11 pm

neil

full marks for being concientious, but I think it is a bit unrealistic to try and cover windows during the build process. Windows are built in fully glazed these days, and would require you to try and cover them as they are fitted. It really is the site managers duty to keep every thing as clean and tidy as possible, all you can do is to tackle cleaning 'mucky' glass the right way, that is is use plenty of water, use a good 4''scraper and hope it's not like that next time!

                               jake

Title: Re: builders cleans
Post by: Neil Mc Anulty on February 14, 2004, 02:35:31 pm

SORRY I COULDNT GET TO THANK YOUSE EARLIER FOR THE REPLIES.