Project type: Modern Office Development, Salford Quays

Glazing is a vital component of any building. But what can be done if it is damaged and spoils the appearance of a prestige development?

This was the dilemma at Salford Quays, Manchester, when the building surveyors were called in to advise the owners.

A reaction had taken place on the surface of the mirrored glazing on the spandrel panels, leaving unsightly stains and discoloration on the surface. Window films were considered as a way of covering up the blemishes, but one was needed that was suitable for the external use and could withstand the rigours of the British climate.

The problem was solved by installing a specially produced film from Madico containing Kynar® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resin coating. Kynar® is the same type of surface finish which has been used to protect metal-clad structures and curtain-walled buildings worldwide for years.