Secondary glazing – sometimes known as secondary double glazing – is a type of double glazing that offers many of the advantages of regular double glazing but with its own unique benefits.
As you may know, double glazing improves your property by creating an insulating air gap between two panes of glass to prevent heat loss – in turn making your home warmer, increasing its energy efficiency and lowering your heating bills.
In sealed-unit double glazing, the two panes are hermetically sealed by a spacer at each edge, and sometimes an inert gas such as argon is used instead of air between the two panes. This provides insulation between the inner and outer panes of glass.
Secondary glazing works on a very similar principle but by creating an insulating air gap between your existing window and a new sheet of glass. Typically, the secondary glazing will be added to the inside of an existing single-glazed window (for UK heritage homes where retro-fitting modern double glazing is prohibited by building regulations), but can also be used to great effect by adding to a home’s ageing double-glazed units, creating a triple glazing effect for an even better u-value.
Secondary glazing usually comprises a slimline lightweight aluminium window in a single fixed sheet or separate aluminium panes with a sliding insulated joint to allow for cleaning between the glass. It’s available in a huge variety of shapes and sizes, and can be supplied to fit most types of windows.
Because secondary glazing doesn’t require any disturbance to your existing windows, it is relatively easy to install and there’s very little mess or disruption involved.
In the majority of homes, secondary glazing is incredibly unobtrusive and has little or no aesthetic effect on the external appearance of a property. That’s why secondary glazing is ideal for listed buildings or homes within a conservation area, and many planning authorities consider it to be a sensible upgrade. Secondary glazing can even be added to traditional sliding sash windows, discreetly helping to prevent draughts and rattles. Meanwhile, its ability to battle against condensation will help your home for years to come.
Absolutely: secondary glazing is an extremely effective solution for dealing with noise pollution, preventing heat loss and acting as a strong security barrier against burglaries.
In fact, due to secondary glazing’s ability to be installed at any distance from your original windows, the insulating air gap between the panes can be much greater than regular double glazing – for even greater energy efficiency and helping to combat those rising energy bills.
To find out how your home could benefit from secondary glazing, contact Techniglaze today on 01761 417654 or drop us a message and our friendly expert staff will be happy to help.
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