Do you really need to replace your windows? Improve your thermal efficiency and reduce noise in your home, all without replacing a window! Secondary glazing, supplied and fitted throughout Yorkshire and Derbyshire, fits to the internal reveal, meaning it's the perfect cost effective, mess and hassle free alternative to replacement windows. Perfect for listed buildings and conservation areas, it's high performance, discreet and comes in a range of solutions to match your home.
What is Secondary Glazing?
As the name suggests, Secondary Glazing does not replace the exist windows, but sits on the internal reveal, providing a discreet barrier to improve thermal efficiency and reduce noise. Where exactly Secondary glazing is positioned is dependent on the primary focus of installation; to reduce noise or to increase thermal efficiency.
How effective is Secondary Glazing?
Secondary is glazing can improve the energy efficiency of single glazing by up to 65% and reduce noise by 80% dependent on choice of glazing. Our glazing is specified depending on the performance you require for your property.
Is Secondary Glazing noticeable?
Secondary glazing is very discreet and unobtrusive as well as causing little disturbance to install, making it the ideal solution in listed buildings and conservation areas. It comes in a range of configurations and layouts and is fully bespoke to match the sightlines of your existing windows.
Secondary Glazing Configurations
Lift Out
Best for small, or non-opening windows- this is the most cost effective Secondary option.
Horizontal Slider
Available in different panel sizes and numbers, the panes slide effortlessly left and right for easy opening of the external windows.
Balanced Vertical Slider
Perfect for period properties with sliding sash windows, the proportions can be customised to your existing windows, with a tilt option for easy cleaning
Hinged unit
Available with PAS 24 accreditation and with it's own double glazed unit, the hinged unit can offer extra security as well as performance.
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What are the advantages of Secondary Glazing?
What are the advantages of Secondary Glazing?
Secondary Glazing is a cost effective way of increasing the energy rating of your home. It does not require removal of the existing windows, therefore is ideal for period properties and listed buildings.
How do I know if my windows need replacing?
How do I know if my windows need replacing?
If your existing windows are rotten, broken or misted, it may be time to consider full replacement of frames. However, if they are still functioning well, but not as warm as you would like, secondary might be the perfect option for you.
Will Secondary Glazing be obvious?
Will Secondary Glazing be obvious?
Secondary Glazing is very discreet and in most cases can hardly be noticed without getting very close to the window. Choice of a bolder frame colour, can turn your Secondary Glazing into a feature!
Can Secondary Glazing be fitted on doors?
Can Secondary Glazing be fitted on doors?
In some cases our heavy duty hinged units, can be a great solution for heat loss in french or glazed doors.
Where is Secondary Glazing fitted?
Where is Secondary Glazing fitted?
The exact siting of Secondary Glazing is decided dependent on the main aim of the installation; thermal performance or acoustic benefit. Our highly knowledgable Design Consultants will advise the best solution for your home on visit, and this will be confirmed on survey.
I have blinds/shutters installed - will these affect Secondary Glazing?
I have blinds/shutters installed - will these affect Secondary Glazing?
Potentially - there must be enough clearance betweent the blind railings or shutter intallation and the window to allow us to install Secondary Glazing. If you are unsure, please contact us for more information.
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