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See Clear
Benefits
with
ClearShield
Proven for over 25 years,
Ritec's ClearShield
remains the number one
choice for protecting
architectural glazing on
some of the world's most
prestigious buildings,
from London to Shanghai...
The benefits for
architects, contractors,
building owners and
facilities managers are
key to ClearShield's
enduring success, says
Stephen Byers, Ritec's
Managing Director:
“ClearShield Glass
provides highly
effective resistance to
both organic and
inorganic contamination,
so it retains its
original clarity and is
much easier to clean and
keep clean. If applied
prior to installation,
ClearShield has added
benefits during
construction, helping to
avoid problems such as
unsatisfactory final
clean, costly glass
replacement and delayed
certification on glazing
handover."
ClearShield's unique
polymer formulation
bonds chemically to the
glass, leaving a
transparent, 'non-stick'
surface that delivers
long-lasting protection
against dirt and
staining before, during
and after construction.
Indeed, building
contractors often face
the problem of
unprotected glass being
damaged by concrete
splatter, cement dust
and other alkaline
construction materials.
This can mean spending
more costly time onsite
for remedial work or
even glass replacement,
all adding up to
expensive construction
delays. “With
ClearShield Low-M® (Low
Maintenance) Glass, the
surface is highly
resistant to onsite
damage and corrosion
making it a worthwhile
investment all round,"
adds Stephen Byers.
After the building's
handover, ClearShield
Glass will continue to
retain its 'as new'
appearance and stay
cleaner for longer. The
surface is protected
against weathering and
contamination by organic
dirt, such as tree sap
and bird droppings, as
well as inorganic
pollution from traffic
fumes and run-off from
brickwork. In addition,
it will resist
discolouration by lead
oxides from roof
flashing, for example,
and iron oxides from
railway lines. Frequency
of cleaning and
associated costs will
also be reduced,
explains Stephen Byers:
“There will be less use
of access equipment to
reach windows in high
rise buildings and
maintaining the glass
will be easier, without
having to resort to
harsh chemicals and
labour-intensive
cleaning methods."
Although Ritec
recommends prevention
rather than cure,
ClearShield also
provides a solution for
glass that is already
contaminated. Ritec's
specialist Onsite Team
can renovate the glass
to its original
appearance and then
treat the surface to
ensure protection
against future staining
and corrosion.
Summing up, Stephen
Byers says ClearShield
is the result of a
research and development
programme that spans a
quarter of a century and
as such offers proven
performance over newer
competitor products:
“Unlike some of the
other options available,
ClearShield Glass is
highly versatile and can
be installed on glass
under overhangs, for
example, and is suitable
for vertical and sloped
glazing applications. It
will resist attack from
both organic and
inorganic contaminants,
and that resistance
starts immediately after
treatment. With all
these benefits it's not
surprising that
ClearShield has stood
the test of time when it
comes to keeping
architectural glass
clean and sparkling."
ClearShield is part of a
fully integrated System
for the renovation,
protection and
maintenance of all types
of glass, and can be
applied in the factory
before installation (using
manual or fully
automatic spraying
equipment) or onsite
after installation. For
further information
about the award-winning
ClearShield System or
other products in
Ritec's range, visit www.ritec.co.uk.
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