Student Accommodation Protection Project: Intelligent Protect Safeguards Harrow Build

Overview

On major construction projects, protecting valuable materials during the build phase can make or break timelines and budgets. At Harrow’s latest large-scale student accommodation development, Intelligent Membranes were brought in to ensure over 1,500m² of glazing was protected using our industry-leading solution: Intelligent Protect.

This spray-applied, liquid protective film is one of our proudest innovations—designed to save contractors time, money, and stress while also aligning with modern sustainability goals.

Why  Was Chosen

Windows and glazing are among the most expensive and vulnerable elements of a construction project. Damage caused by plastering, rendering, fire treatments, or even site debris can quickly spiral into huge costs, delays, and carbon-heavy replacements.

Intelligent Protect offers the ultimate solution:

  • Rapid spray application – up to 150m² protecte

  • d per floor in a single day.

  • Extreme durability – resistant to plaster, render, paint, fire treatments, dust, debris, and even hot works sparks.

  • Peel-away removal – once construction is complete, the film is simply peeled off, leaving glazing and frames spotless with zero sticky residue.

  • Weatherproof protection – up to 24 months of protection internally and externally.

  • Sustainability benefits – prevents re-manufacturing, repair trips, and wasted labour, all while being VOC-free.

The Harrow Student Accommodation Project

At Harrow, this high-profile student accommodation project r

equired airtight scheduling and precision installation across multiple floors. With over 1,500m² of glazing installed, Intelligent Protect was applied floor by floor immediately after window installation.

Each floor, covering over 150m² of glazing, was fully protected in just one day. This rapid turnaround meant that construction could progress without delay, while the glazing remained sealed, spotless, and damage-free during subsequent works such as plastering, painting, and fireproofing.

By proactively protecting these critical elements, the client avoided:

  • Expensive window replacements

  • Additional labour costs

  • Project delays caused by remedial works

  • Embodied carbon waste from unnecessary re-manufacturing

Results That Speak for Themselves

The application of Intelligent Protect not only safeguarded the glazing but also safeguarded the project’s timeline, budget, and sustainability targets. By eliminating the butterfly effect of delays and repairs, Intelligent Protect became a cost-effective insurance policy for the entire construction process.

And when the build phase is over? Removal is as simple as peeling away the protective layer, leaving windows as clean and flawless as the day they were installed.

Intelligent Protect: Future-Proofing Student Accommodation

This project demonstrates why Intelligent Protect has become the go-to solution for student accommodation, reside

ntial developments, and commercial builds. It ensures that glazing and other vulnerable surfaces remain safe throughout the entire construction process, helping contractors deliver projects on time, on budget, and with lower carbon footprints.

At Harrow, we proved once again that Intelligent Protect is more than just a product—it’s a game-changer for modern construction.

Spray-on window protection film applied to glass to prevent scratches, paint overspray, and damage during construction