FACADE PROTECTION FOR ARCHITECTS & SPECIFIERS
Protection systems aligned with façade materials, coatings, and manufacturer requirements — designed to reduce risk from design through to handover.
WHERE SPECIFICATION BREAK DOWN
Even well-documented façade specifications can fail on site.
Not due to design — but due to:
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incompatible protection systems
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uncontrolled application methods
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lack of condition tracking
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removal processes that damage finishes
These risks often only become visible at handover — when remediation is most costly.
WHAT SPECIFICATION REQUIRES
Facade protection must do more than cover surfaces.
It must:
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align with substrate and coating systems
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comply with manufacturer requirements
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avoid residue, bonding, or coating interaction
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support controlled removal without damage
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provide confidence across the construction lifecycle
Without this, protection becomes a liability — not a safeguard.
PROTECTION ALIGNED TO SPECIFICATIONS
ShieldIt treats protection as a controlled system — not a consumable product.
Every project is assessed based on:
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façade materials and finishes
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exposure conditions
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project duration
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manufacturer requirements
Systems are then selected, applied, and managed to maintain specification integrity throughout construction.
THE SHIELDIT APPROACH
1
Assessment
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Façade materials and finishes
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Exposure conditions
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Programme duration
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Access constraints
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System Selection
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Compatibility with substrates
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Duration suitability
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Warranty alignment
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Installation & Documentation
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Controlled system application
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Condition recorded at install
4
Monitoring
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Ongoing inspection
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Adjustments as works progress
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Removal & Verification
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Controlled removal
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Final condition confirmation
ALIGNED WITH MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS
Incorrect protection can:
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void warranties
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cause coating failure
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leave permanent residue
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damage sensitive finishes
ShieldIt systems are selected and applied with consideration to:
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glass types (including Low-E and coated units)
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anodised and powder-coated aluminium
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coating system compatibility
Where required, testing and validation are carried out prior to full application.
Technical Specification
Earlier generation equivalent peelable coating technology was independently tested under WANZ protocols on aluminum joinery, with pass results recorded for peel adhesion, UV exposure appearance, adhesive residue, gloss difference and discolouration. GOOP XR is the current upgraded evolution of this protection system.
OUTCOME AT HANDOVER
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Reduced façade defects
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Maintained warranty compliance
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Controlled surface condition
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Clean, dispute-free handover
