Operations cleaning lives on commercial glass cleaning and maintenance. This page is construction-period protection.
Why protection is a schedule item
Welding, grinding, stucco, painting, and material staging near finished glass create damage that looks like a glazing defect at punch. Put protection and notice on the schedule the same week glass installs.
Protection and recording checklist
TEMPLATE ONLY. Construction-period protection plan. Not cleaning advice. Not a project record.
| Action | When | Owner (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Identify high-risk elevations (entries, coated glass, low lites) | Before install | GC + glazing |
| Install manufacturer-compatible protective film / covers where approved | At install completion | Glazing or GC per subcontract |
| Post "do not remove / no grinding nearby" notice | Same day | GC |
| Photograph elevations (wide + detail of labels/edges) | Install completion | Glazing |
| Re-inspect after adjacent trade work | Before film removal | GC + glazing |
| Final condition photos at handover | Turnover | Glazing + GC |
| Remove protection per manufacturer timing limits | Before owner occupancy as required | Assigned trade |
Films and coverings
Use only protection methods compatible with the glass coating and frames. Some films leave residue or stain Low-E if left beyond manufacturer limits.
Handover photo protocol
- Wide elevation shots keyed to mark numbers
- Detail shots of any pre-existing scratches noted at install
- Date/time and weather note if relevant to open openings
- Store with the closeout package
How to ask for a protection plan
Ask for a written protection and photo protocol in the glazing scope. Send elevations and the construction schedule around glass install. ACG: (772) 486-7711. FL CGC #1531993.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you protect installed commercial glass from other trades?
Identify high-risk elevations, apply compatible protection, post notice, photograph condition at install completion, and re-inspect before removing protection.
Is this the same as glass cleaning guidance?
No. Cleaning/maintenance is operations. This page covers construction-period protection and condition recording.
Who usually owns protective film removal?
Assign it in the subcontract. Do not leave film past manufacturer limits.
What should a GC request at buyout?
A written protection plan, notice protocol, and condition-photo deliverable tied to the glass install schedule.