Project Summary

Project	Broadwater Farm (former Tangmere House)
Location	London
Sector	Construction
Application	Internal glass protection
Product Used	Protectapeel GlassDefend

 

Key Figures

• Protects internal glass from scratches and site damage

• Easy application supports efficient installation on busy projects

• Long-lasting temporary protection for up to 24 months

• Residue-free peel helps streamline final clean and handover

• Suitable for a wide range of internal construction surfaces

• Supports a cleaner, lower-waste approach by reducing remedial work

Project Overview

Broadwater Farm, formerly Tangmere House, is a major residential redevelopment in Tottenham, London, delivered by Formation Design & Build for the London Borough of Haringey through the London Construction Programme. The scheme provides 139 new homes, including 122 apartments across two blocks and 17 townhouses, alongside communal gardens, amenity space, access roads, drainage, landscaping, cycle and mobility-scooter storage, car parking and substation upgrade works. On a project of this scale, maintaining the condition of internal glazed and finished surfaces throughout construction was essential to support quality handover and reduce avoidable rework.

The Challenge

Large residential developments involve multiple trades working across shared spaces over an extended programme, increasing the risk of scratches, scuffs and general site damage to internal glass and other finished surfaces. For Broadwater Farm, the protection solution needed to be reliable, simple to apply and remove, and suitable for maintaining presentation standards through the later stages of construction without leaving residue behind. Fire performance was also an important consideration for materials used onsite.

The Solution

Spraylat International supplied Protectapeel GlassDefend, a temporary peelable coating developed to protect internal surfaces such as glass, aluminium, PVCu, acrylic, stainless steel, painted aluminium and polished concrete for up to 24 months.For this project, GlassDefend provided an efficient way to shield internal glazing from scratches and damage during construction and fit-out activities. Its easy application supported site productivity, while the residue-free peel enabled clean removal at completion, helping Formation Design & Build prepare homes for handover to the required standard. The product’s British Standard 476: Part 7 1997 Class 1classification also supported confidence in its suitability for demanding construction environments.

Technical Information

Product	Protectapeel GlassDefend
Surface Type	Glass, aluminium, PVCu, acrylic, stainless steel, painted aluminium and polished concrete
Protection Duration	Up to 24 months internally
Removal	Peelable, residue-free removal
Primary Use	Temporary glazing and surface protection
Fire Classification	BS 476: Part 7 1997 Class 1

Key Benefits

• Protects internal glass from scratches and site damage

• Easy application supports efficient installation on busy projects

• Long-lasting temporary protection for up to 24 months

• Residue-free peel helps streamline final clean and handover

• Suitable for a wide range of internal construction surfaces

• Supports a cleaner, lower-waste approach by reducing remedial work

Product Used

GlassDefend

Protectapeel GlassDefend is a temporary peelable coating design to protect surfaces such as; glass, aluminium, PVCu, acrylic, stainless steel, painted aluminium, and polished concrete internally for up to 24 months.

 

 

 

Results

• Helped preserve the condition of internal glazed surfaces during construction

• Reduced the risk of damage-related rework before handover

• Supported a clean finish with easy, residue-free removal

• Provided dependable short- to long-term protection across the build programme

Conclusion

At Broadwater Farm, Protectapeel GlassDefend provided Formation Design & Build with a practical, high-performance solution for protecting internal glazing and finished surfaces during a complex residential redevelopment. By combining ease of use, extended protection and clean removal, the product helped safeguard quality, improve site efficiency and support a smoother route to final handover.