Project Summary

Project	Ebury Bridge
Sector	Residential construction
Location	South Westminster, Central London
Main Contractor	Stanmore Contractors
Product Used	Protectapeel GlassDefend
Phase 1 Scope	226 residential units across two tower blocks
Application Start	June 2023

Key Figures

• 226 — Residential units in Phase 1
• 2 — Tower blocks in Phase 1
• 24 months — Internal protection duration

Project Overview

The Ebury Bridge Estate project is one of the most significant housing developments in central London, delivering new affordable homes in South Westminster. Phase 1 comprised 226 residential units across two tower blocks, with works carried out by Stanmore Contractors. With extensive glazing, cladding and façade installation across the development, the project required a dependable glass protection film to preserve finished surfaces and support efficient delivery on a live construction site.

The Challenge

With glazing installed across multiple elevations, the risk of damage during ongoing construction activity was high. Internal and external glass needed protection from scratches, dust and debris contamination, as well as paint and material overspray. Stanmore Contractors required a glass protection film capable of protecting installed glass while maintaining programme certainty, quality standards and budget control. standards and budget certainty.

The Solution

Following a successful on-site demonstration in February 2023, Stanmore Contractors selected Protectapeel GlassDefend for wider use across the project, with application commencing in June 2023. Unlike traditional self-adhesive glass protection film, Protectapeel GlassDefend is airless spray applied, allowing large glazed areas to be protected quickly and efficiently. The peelable coating formed a durable temporary barrier across both internal and external glazing, providing reliable protection against damage throughout the construction phase. This spray-applied glass protection film solution helped reduce waste associated with damaged materials while supporting a more efficient, quality-led installation process.

Technical Information

Product	Protectapeel GlassDefend
Surface Types	Glass, aluminium, PVCu, acrylic, stainless steel, painted aluminium and polished concrete
Protection Duration	Up to 24 months internally
Application Method	Airless spray application
Removal	Peels away easily after protection period with residue-free removal
Fire Classification	British Standard 476: Part 7 1997 Class 1

Key Benefits

• Fast spray application across large glazed areas
• Spray-applied alternative to traditional glass protection film 
• Protects against scratches, overspray, dust and debris
• Durable temporary barrier for construction environments
• Easy peel removal with no residue left behind
• Supports quality control and reduces avoidable rework

Product Used

GlassDefend

Protectapeel GlassDefend is an advanced spray-applied glass protection film designed to protect surfaces such as; glass, aluminium, PVCu, acrylic, stainless steel, painted aluminium, and polished concrete internally for up to 24 months.

Applied using an airless spray machine, it creates a tough peelable coating that protects against scratches, paint overspray, dust and site contamination. Once construction is complete, the coating peels away cleanly by hand, leaving the surface residue-free and ready for handover.

Results

• Protected internal and external glazing across the site
• Reduced risk of damage, repairs and replacement costs
• Improved efficiency by minimising rework during construction
• Helped maintain programme certainty and support timely delivery

Conclusion

By implementing Protectapeel GlassDefend, Stanmore Contractors safeguarded installed glazing throughout the demanding Ebury Bridge construction programme while maintaining quality and reducing the risk of costly remedial work.

As a spray-applied glass protection film, GlassDefend provides a fast, reliable alternative to traditional adhesive films, helping contractors protect valuable glazing, improve on-site efficiency and deliver high-quality residential developments with confidence.