When people talk of upgrading their windows, often they mean replacing the windows that currently exist entirely. But in some instances, the existing window may not need to be replaced, and in some cases, it wouldn’t make sense to do so.
That’s where secondary glazing comes in.
What is secondary glazing?
Secondary glazing is an additional piece of glazing added into the inside of the existing window. It negates the need for full replacement of the window, instead upgrading what currently exists.
What is secondary glazing used for?
There are a variety of reasons why homeowners may want to have secondary glazing installed in their home.
Two of the most common reasons for wanting secondary glazing is if your home is in a conservation area or is a listed building. Due to regulations often limiting changes to a building’s appearance, changing windows (e.g. from single glazed to double glazed windows) can often be a paperwork burden, or in most cases, simply not permitted.
Therefore, secondary glazing offers the perfect solution, as the existing window remains intact, thus the appearance of the building is relatively unchanged. But the property will still see similar benefits as if the entire window had been replaced.
Other reasons for wanting secondary glazing to be installed could vary wildly, some might find it cheaper than replacing the window, whereas others may just want to improve their existing window without the hassle of a full replacement.
Benefits of installing secondary glazing
Having now gone over what secondary glazing is and the reasons why you may want to consider installing it, let’s take a look at what the benefits of secondary glazing are.
As a top-level summary, secondary glazing provides very similar benefits to that of double glazing. With its common use case being to upgrade single glazed windows, it provides many of the benefits that an upgrade from single to double glazing would provide.
Energy efficiency and lower energy bills
By installing secondary glazing, you’re further increasing the number of panes within the window, meaning that more heat is retained inside the house. This helps to increase the energy efficiency of your home.
Through this, your home can be heated either for less hours per day, or potentially at a lower heat. In some instances, this can help you to save money on your energy bills, as you’re not having to heat your home as much, as less heat is being lost through your windows.
Noise reduction
Sometimes the only reason you need to upgrade anything is to reduce noise.
When in your home, you want to be in a relaxing and comfortable environment. So if you live on a busy street, getting some peace and quiet could prove difficult. Whether it’s delivery vans going up-and-down the street, or people going about their day-to-day activities outside, the noise can be distracting.
Secondary glazing helps to reduce noise that enters your home, as the supplementary glazing acts as an additional barrier to soundwaves.
Draught Proofing
Particularly in the colder months, draughts can become noticeable if your existing windows aren’t working properly.
Adding secondary glazing can help with this, as it further reduces airflow between the outside world and inside your home, which in turn can reduce draughts and subsequently keep your home warm.
So if you’re feeling a cold breeze whilst inside, you may want to consider secondary glazing.
Upgrade your windows with secondary glazing in Worcestershire and Bromsgrove
When choosing to install secondary glazing in your home, it’s important to choose a trusted installer to ensure that the job is done properly and no damage is done to the existing windows.At Glassier, we have been fitting secondary glazing in homes across Worcestershire and Bromsgrove for many years, and our fitters are experts in their field. Whether you’re interested in getting a quote for secondary glazing, or would just like some advice, get in touch with us to see how we can help.
