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Secondary Glazing SpecialistsHow To Enhance The Efficiency Of Your Sash Windows
Renowned for their classic aesthetics and historical charm, sash windows are a quintessential feature in many period properties and historic buildings. However, their traditional design can often fall short in terms of energy efficiency, leading to annoying draughts, heat loss and increased energy bills.
Thankfully, if you are looking to make your home more energy efficient, then you do not need to rip out your sash windows and fully replace them. Secondary glazing can help you stop those pesky draughts and reduce your energy costs.
Common issues with sash windows
While they are a beautiful part of any home, sash windows do often have a number of common issues. The biggest of these being that they typically consist of a single-glazed pane set within a timber frame. Over time, the constant exposure to the elements can cause the wood to warm, rot or move. This creates a small gap in the window, allowing cold air to enter and warm air to escape.
This resulting draught and heat loss reduces the effectiveness of the window, meaning it requires more energy to keep your rooms at a comfortable temperature. When you are able to stop that draught, you will lower your energy usage and save yourself money on your bills.
Draught-proofing solutions
If you are looking to reduce the draughts in your home, there are a number of options you can do to help boost the efficiency of your windows. The first is to install brush or rubber seals around the window frame, which will help to reduce the draughts and improve the thermal performance of your windows. You could also install thick and heavy curtains over your windows, which will help to create a physical barrier that keeps the heat in your home.
However, sometimes these steps are only a temporary fix, so if you are looking for a permanent fix, then secondary glazing can be the perfect solution. This is a highly effective alternative that preserves the external appearance of your sash windows while significantly improving the overall thermal performance.
Secondary glazed windows involve installing a secondary pane of glass on the interior side of the existing window. This helps to form an insulating air gap that reduces heat transfer and minimises noise pollution. This is a particularly beneficial solution for heritage properties, as secondary glazed windows comply with all regulations.
Beyond energy efficiency
Of course, installing secondary glazed windows to your sash windows is able to offer much more than just greater thermal insulation. These unique additions are able to provide a wide range of additional benefits, including:
- Noise reduction
If you live in a busy city centre or are plagued by noise pollution, which can often be exasperated by sash windows, then secondary glazed windows can reduce this. By adding an additional glass layer as well as an air gap, it dampens external noise and creates a quieter interior. - Condensation control
When you are able to create a warmer interior and better efficiency, you will be able to reduce the risk of condensation building up. This can help to protect the wooden frames and minimise rotting and warping. - Increased security
The addition of secondary glazing to your home also helps you to boost your security by creating a new layer of protection against potential intruders.
Upgrade your windows today
If your sash windows are draughty and you want to improve their efficiency, then Clearview Secondary Glazing is on hand to help you. We specialise in high-quality installations, working with clients across the UK to upgrade their windows without compromising the aesthetic appeal of their property.
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Clearview secondary glazing - the solution to significantly improved acoustic and heat insulation to your property, making your home or offices more comfortable, secure, greener and cost efficient to run. Achieved without the disruption of replacement windows, and without damaging the character of your building.
