SECONDARY GLAZING BENEFITS
Our lightweight Aluminium Secondary Glazing systems are engineered for maximum thermal and sound insulation, whilst adding an additional layer of security and condensation control.
Secondary Glazing Benefits
Secondary Glazing for Thermal Insulation
A quality secondary glazing system can reduce the heat loss from single glazed windows. Additionally, if installed with the correct energy-efficient glass, they can be a significant difference in heat loss, upto 65%. All this without affecting the look and character of the existing primary window.
Second Barrier to prevent cold draughts
Low E Glass and can reflect heat back into the room
Secondary Glazing for Acousitc Insulation
If you have a property that suffers from noise, an excellent secondary glazing system with acoustic glass can make an enormous difference in noise reduction. A specific glass such as acoustic glass or again acoustic sealed units can benefit those living near airports, construction sites, main roads, or other high noise environments.
Reduce outside noise by upto 80%
Added peace of mind for homeowners
Secondary Glazing for Added Security
If high security is a consideration, secondary glazing can be fitted with additional locking, laminated safety glass or partial opening hardware. These methods can assist low-security original metal windows, leaded lights, or properties on ground floors.
Almost impossible to open from the exterior of the building
Toughened glass designed to prevent forced entry
Secondary Glazing for Condensation Control
Condensation can often be significantly assisted by secondary glazing fitted with a regular trickle ventilation system. Whilst there are many causes of condensation in a home, and many homeowners might not be aware that their living conditions could cause, secondary glazing can nonetheless help.
In assisting with controlling condensation, secondary glazing can allow ventilation between the outer and inner windows (the reveals), prevent condensation from forming on both external and internal windows, and stop the inner glass from becoming cold and condensation. One significant advantage will be that secondary glazing can prevent heat loss through single glazed windows.
Maintaining Older Properties
Old Crittall doors that you want to keep yet need to be more thermally efficient can benefit from secondary glazing. Invision secondary glazing can protect older properties for the future. However, a downside is that there are stringent rules with listed buildings and conservation areas regarding replacement windows.
Secondary glazing can offer a cost-effective alternative here to replace like for like on restricted buildings and externally continues to preserve the character of the building.
Secondary glazing is not affected by Planning or Conservation area rules or restrictions.
Always check with your local Council; however, you will find that secondary glazing is always approved.
What other benefits does secondary glazing provide?
Secondary glazing brings other benefits that you may not have considered. If you have exceptionally light-sensitive furniture, soft furnishings, flooring, or accessories that may be damaged by light or sun, secondary glazing installed with light protective glass can protect such items.
Secondary glazing in older windows will reduce the noise from old cottage windows, prevent dust from entering from older windows and give your home more secure.
However, by far the most considerable advantage is cost. Secondary glazing is available in casement, fixed, sliding, lift out, and even arch windows can be manufactured at a fraction of the price of standard replacement windows.
Contact us if you would like further information, and our secondary glazing specialists staff can help from start to finish.