Glass Scratches on Construction Sites: Identify, Repair, Prevent
Glass shapes modern architecture like few other materials. Increasingly, entire facades, building envelopes, and interiors are designed with large glass elements. However, during the construction phase, these high-quality surfaces are particularly vulnerable—glass scratches on construction sites often occur faster than you might expect.
Why Glass Scratches Are So Common on Construction Sites
Glass panes are often installed during the shell construction phase—usually protected only by a thin protective film. During this sensitive phase, many different trades work simultaneously in close quarters: plasterers, painters, floor installers, plumbers, and cleaning crews. This often leads to unintended mechanical impacts.
Typical causes of glass scratches on construction sites include:
- Dust, sand, or mortar residues trapped between cleaning tools and the glass
- Incorrect or aggressive cleaning agents
- Careless handling of tools and machinery
- Protective films removed too early or damaged
Tempered glass (ESG) is especially affected, as it is more sensitive to scratches than other types of glass such as float glass.
Glass Scratches During Construction Cleaning – A Common Problem
Many scratches occur during or after construction cleaning. Stubborn dirt such as mortar or paint splashes is often removed with unsuitable tools – resulting in fine to deep glass scratches that remain visible in the finished building
GLASSRESQ: Professional Glass Scratch Repair Instead of Costly Replacement
At GLASSRESQ, we specialize in repairing glass scratches and surface damage on-site—without removal and without interrupting construction work. Thanks to our specially developed, dust-free Swiss-made technology, we can also restore deep scratches up to 2 cm from the edge—efficiently, cleanly, and sustainably.
Advantages of our glass repair:
- Up to 75% cheaper than replacing a pane
- No crane, no waiting time, no logistical issues
- No post-cleaning required thanks to the dust-free process
- Environmentally friendly: fewer resources used, less CO₂ emissions
Repairing Glass Scratches Saves Money, Time, and Hassle
Whether during final cleaning, the construction phase, or after handover – glass scratches can often be professionally removed without costly replacement panes and without construction delays.
Get your glass scratches repaired now and avoid unnecessary effort! Contact us today.
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