Construction protection
Doors, Windows & Glass Protection
Protection for door frames, window frames, glass and surrounding finished surfaces.
Service scope
Doors, Windows & Glass Protection
Frame wraps, jamb guards and clear films that protect joinery, ironmongery and glazing from rendering, painting and rough trades.
What's included
- Door leaf and frame wraps
- Window frame and reveal protection
- Glass and mirror film application
- Ironmongery (handles, hinges) covers
- Threshold and sill protection
Materials we use
- Self-adhesive frame wrap film
- Clear glass protection film
- Felt-lined corner guards
Best suited for
- Post-glazing sites with continuing wet trades
- Sites with imported / lead-time joinery already installed
In depth
How this service works on site
Doors, windows and glass are usually the longest lead-time items on a project — an imported aluminium frame can take 12–16 weeks to replace, and a custom door leaf even longer. Damage during the build means weeks of delay at handover, plus the cost of the unit itself.
Frame wraps cover door leaves, jambs, sills and reveals before any wet trades arrive. Self-adhesive film for the painted face, foam-backed for the frame edges (where impact happens), and ironmongery (handles, hinges) get individual covers — these are the parts that get plaster, paint and drywall dust on them and become a re-finish job.
Glass gets a low-tack clear film that survives 30–60 days. We don't use the cheap white film some builders bring on site — it traps moisture, marks the glass, and removal leaves residue we then have to scrape off. Clear film, removed before handover, no residue, no swirls.
Our process
From drawings to handover
- 01
Schedule alignment with the joinery installer
We don't cover doors and windows that aren't fully installed and sealed. Coordinated with the joinery trade so wraps go on right after sign-off.
- 02
Frame wrap & ironmongery cover
Door leaf full-face wrap, frame edge foam, hinge/handle individual covers. Hardware tagged on the cover so trades know what's underneath.
- 03
Glass film application
Squeegeed on with no bubbles. Edges sealed against drywall dust. Marked with install date — we won't leave film past its safe duration.
- 04
Threshold & sill protection
Sills get a separate cover that doesn't impede door swing. Thresholds get an angled cover so foot traffic doesn't pull the film off.
- 05
Mid-build check on glass
We come back at the 30-day mark to inspect and replace any film that's been compromised by wet trades.
- 06
Removal & frame condition check
Hardware uncovered, film peeled in long strips (no chunks left behind), photo of unmarked frames documented before handover.
Why Dun
What sets this service apart
Clear film only, never white film
Cheap white films trap moisture and leave residue that ages onto glass. We use clear low-tack film — visible state at all times, clean removal.
Individual hardware covers
Handles, hinges, locks get their own snap-on covers. Not taped over. Trades can still operate the door if they need to.
Date-stamped install
Every film install is dated. We won't let glass film sit past 60 days, regardless of build delay. Reapplied if the project drags.
Lead-time aware
We know which frames are 16-week lead. Those get the heavier-spec wrap — extra cost is trivial compared to a replacement door leaf.
FAQ
Common questions about this service
Does the glass film leave residue?
Not when removed within its rated duration (60 days for the film we use). We track install date and replace before residue becomes a risk. Heat-strengthened and low-E glass: same film, same duration.
Can you protect powder-coated aluminium frames?
Yes — we use frame wrap that doesn't transfer adhesive to powder coat. Tested removal at end of job; never had a finish-mark issue.
What if a trade needs to use the door during the build?
We do an active-door spec: full leaf wrap with a reinforced strip at the lock height, exposed handle (separately covered), and a removable threshold cover. Coordinated with the door's daily use.
Do you handle Velux skylights or other roof glass?
Yes — but only from inside (we don't work at heights). Same clear film, taped down at internal frame edges. External weather exposure isn't part of the spec.
Got drawings? We'll quote your protection plan.
Send your plans and construction schedule. We'll come back within 1 business day with a customised quote.