Secondary Glazing Windows – Most Economical And Easy Way To Insulate Your Home

By Author: Robert Noble
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There are various methods and products available in the market to insulate your home. One of the most popular methods is known as double glazing. In this, the window pane is made up of two glass sheets with a small gap in between. This gap would be filled either with an inert gas, mostly Argon or left vacuum. This forms a kind of insulation to the window that acts as an insulator.

As an alternative to this method there is one more, this is known as secondary glazing. In this method a separate layer of glass will be installed interior of the existing window pane. The secondary glazers will be mounted on the existing window frame forming a barrier. This combo will slow down the heat transfer.

When you compare the double glazing with secondary glazing, the first one is little expensive as the entire window fittings need to be changed. In case of secondary glazing, the attachment can be retrofitted to the existing window.



How easy is installing the secondary glazers compared to double glazers?

Well, as explained earlier, double glazers need to be fitted only by experts, whereas, secondary glazers can be fitted by yourself. But it is suggested that you call a professional company to install secondary glazing windows. This is because they will have proper tools and experience of installing the secondary glazers without harming the existing window.

Installation of secondary glazers is pretty much easy and simple. You can get the work done within few hours. There are kits available for the DIY projects. You can get the secondary glazers fitted with less effort and cost. If you are ready to spend some time then by planning the activities you can even avoid hiring an expert.



In either of the options you can expect the below mentioned advantages:

Cutting down the heat losses – both the methods have proven results in reducing the heat losses from your home. This will in turn help in reducing the energy bills. Depending upon your budget you can go for the type of glazing.
Reduced noise levels – if your home is at the city center or surrounded by large noise making environment then either of the glazing options would do a great job for you. Compared to double glazing secondary glazing is proven to provide more effective noise protection.
Either of the glazing methods does not require permission from planning commission.

As the requirement for these glazing windows is increasing, there are new technologies being developed and adopted. We would like to mention one such innovation. In secondary glazing the panes are being made from PET i.e. PolyEthylene Terephthalate. This is a recyclable plastic that means eco friendly. Most important part is it can be mounted and removed easily and it comes at a very lower cost.