2. Why does glass degrade and become difficult to clean? Rough surface Chemically reactive surface Atmospheric pollutants Cleaning chemicals Hydrocarbons Limescale Building run-off Metal oxides Weathering/ moisture Environmental Conditions Physical and chemical properties of glass Corrosion, Staining, Bonding Discolouration
3. Actual Conditions Leading to Staining & Discolouration Hydrocarbons Limescale Silicone run-off Metal Oxides
4. The ClearShield System … What is it? The first system for … The conversion of ordinary glass into Low-M (Low-Maintenance), ‘ Non-Stick’, easy to clean glass
5. Renovation, Protection and Maintenance. The ClearShield System … What does it do? It helps new and existing glass to keep its promise of performance through …
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7. The properties of glass 1. The surface of glass is not smooth 2. Glass is a reactive material Contamination of unprotected glass surface The surface of weathered glass at high magnification
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10. For all types of exterior and interior glass, ClearShield: – resists staining and discolouration – is always easier to clean and keep clean – typically halves frequency of cleaning Before, during and after construction
11. Glass Shower Enclosures – resists limescale build-up and is always easier to clean and keep clean – prevents bacterial growth for a more hygienic environment – typically halves frequency of cleaning
13. Building façades: the prevention New Bangkok Airport Thailand 100,000m² Shanghai World Finance Center China 100,000m² Nestle and Citibank Australia 26,000m² Protection During Construction
14. Building façades: the prevention Würth Museum Germany 2,100m² New Glass House Japan 6,000m² Vivaldi Building Holland 15,000m² Factory Applied
15. Building façades: the cure Lloyd’s of London UK 4 ,000m² Santander Serfin Offices Mexico 40,000m² Jury’s Inn Heathrow UK 800m² Onsite Application / Renovation
