Secondary glazing – the pros and cons

There are several reasons for choosing to install secondary glazing:

• For some homeowners, the cost of replacing single glazed windows with double or triple glazing can be prohibitive. At around half the cost of installing new windows, secondary glazing is a cheaper option.

• Other homeowners may be unable to replace their windows due to a listed building status. Secondary glazing can give them a warmer and more energy efficient home, without breaching the listed building regulations.

• Finally, secondary glazing may be a useful option where people are living in areas of high noise pollution. In this case, secondary glazing is added to the existing double or triple glazing, to improve the sound-proofing.

Find out more about secondary glazing

The Glass and Glazing Federation have recently written this very helpful article: https://www.myglazing.com/2020/09/14/all-about-secondary-glazing/

It looks at the pros and cons of secondary glazing, the costs of installing it and how it performs when compared to double or triple glazing.

Would secondary glazing suit your property?

We have decades of experience in providing secondary glazing for listed properties where window replacements are not permitted. Not only is our secondary glazing a great insulator, we will also ensure that its design is in keeping with your home.

Our range of windows, including secondary glazing, can make a huge difference to noise pollution in homes. If you have a problem with noise, then please speak to one of our team about how we can help.

You can call us on 01444 45 71 45, email admin@windowwise.co.uk or pop into our Haywards Heath showroom.