[Neil Mc Anulty]

Hi all
Just got my new website going live. Any comments good or bad, welcome

Cheers
Neil

[macmac]

according to google it doesn't exsist

tony

[Neil Mc Anulty]

Hi Macmac

It only went live yesterday. I have to work on that yet

[xxmattyxx]

http://www.nomorescratchedglass.co.uk/

[East coast window cleaning Services]

what a great idea have been discussions with biulding firms about better protections

[Pat Purcell]

Neil, I was just wondering if you have some method in place for checking for Fabricating Debris before protecting the glass
The reason I ask is that most times Fabricating Debris is found at the time of the initial builders clean and is dealt with then with the builder who probably all ready has an idea of what it is and the problems it can cause for a window cleaner who uses a scraper at any time over the life of the glass
While I think that your window protection is a fantastic idea and should be a staple on every window on  a building site , far more scratches are caused by a window cleaner using a scraper on poorly made glass than by using a scraper to remove constructon dirt from a well made piece of glass
and if your protection is used then the problem will just be passed onto the window cleaner who down the road has to remove some heavily impacted soilage or paint etc
If before your protection was put in place you ran a brand new blade over the glass you would find the fab debris and it could be brought to the attention of the builder and taken care of then rather than the next window cleaner having to explain to the home owner that its not his fault the windows are scratched

[Neil Mc Anulty]

Hi Pat

No I dont have that system in place, The industry is that fast moving I dont think the foremen or QS would listen to me, they seem to be more interested in getting the houses built and worry about that later.
The idea is to eliminate the need for scrapers on the glass. However with some trades being messy you sometimes have to use a scraper to get underneath the product and lumps of plaster.
To be honest I wouldnt have I wouldnt have taken into account the whole life of the window but was just concerned about protection for the builder so when the house is passed over to the new owner there will be no scratches and I have a fair idea that QSs wouldnt really care.
There would be a lot of replaced glass on sites if I were to introduce this as it is very rare I clean toughened glass on site that doesnt have this problem, the manufacturers musnt be using the right process for cleaning the fabricating debris or they are also under pressure to supply the glass and hurrying the process.

Cheers

[Pat Purcell]

I have to admit that it bothers me that the glass manufacturers keep supplying shoddy glass and the builders keep taking it and the protection would seemingly protect them both from any problems
While the one man band window cleaner later on will probably be blamed for poor workmanship
But as you say what can you or I or anyone else do about it
It looks like a lucrative venture so best of luck with it
I think though that this and other forums should mention a little more often the care that should be taken cleaning tempered glass as a lot of newbies get their advice from places like this

[Neil Mc Anulty]

Pat
An example of the mentality.
Only recently I reported a problem to the owner of a building company about the adhesive from the plastic roll protection breaking down and remaining adhered to the glass. I told him it would cost extra for removal plus that I would still have to use a scraper on the tempered glass therefore it will be probably scratched, not to mention the amount of solvent also used.

He told me he couldnt and wouldnt ask them to change the film to a better quality film that will not break down or introduce them to peelable paint. Not interested.
The same builder  once got me to drive over 20 miles to remove a small sticker from inside a toilet lid saying I hadnt finished the house :