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Secondary Glazing SpecialistsIs Secondary Glazing Suitable For Use In Historic Buildings?
With such a rich history, the UK is packed with stunning historical buildings, each boasting its own unique architectural style and cultural significance. However, while these properties are beautiful, keeping them comfortable, maintained and energy efficient is a major challenge.
Secondary glazing is a wonderful way to transform your home or workplace, but are they suitable for historic buildings? Let’s take a look…
Historical buildings
Before we explore whether secondary glazed windows are suitable for historic buildings, let us first take a quick look at some of the challenges of these properties. One of the most important factors when owning or managing a historic building is to preserve its unique features. This isn’t only a style preference but, in many cases, a legal requirement.
That means demolition, extensions, or significant structural alterations (such as replacing windows) require extensive approval from local planning authorities, if allowed at all. This can make it difficult to keep the property warm and comfortable while maximising efficiency.
How secondary glazing can help
Thankfully, if you own or manage a historical building all is not lost. Secondary glazing is one of the most effective methods for transforming your windows and improving energy efficiency. This process involves adding a separate pane to the inside of an existing window, ensuring there is no need to interfere with the property structure.
This simple solution means you will not need to replace the existing frame or glass, allowing you to maintain the charm and character of the property. The use of secondary glazed windows is also recommended by Historic England and can provide you with a range of benefits, including:
Energy efficiency
One of the biggest advantages of secondary-glazed windows is their energy efficiency. Installing these into your historic building can reduce heat loss by up to 60%, helping to improve your property’s overall thermal performance.
Noise reduction
Not only does secondary glazing help to improve thermal performance, but it also has fantastic noise reduction properties. By adding a secondary barrier, it helps to diminish external noise, creating a more serene and peaceful interior.
Condensation control
Condensation can be a common issue in historic buildings, but secondary glazing helps maintain a consistent internal temperature. This not only helps reduce condensation but also protects your window frames from moisture damage.
Easy to install
Secondary glazing does not require any work on the existing windows. It is also reversible and minimally invasive, ensuring it aligns perfectly with the needs to preserve historic styling of the property.
Tailored to your property
With secondary glazed windows, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Each option is customised to fit the style of the window, ensuring a beautiful finish that is consistent with the rest of the property.
Enhanced security
Finally, secondary glazed windows also add an additional layer of protection to your windows, boosting your property’s overall security.
Need help with your historic building’s windows?
If you are looking to improve the energy efficiency of your windows while maintaining the historic styling and nuances of the property, then our team here at Clearview Secondary Glazing is on hand to help. With over two decades of experience in working with clients throughout the UK, we know exactly what it takes to improve the comfort of your building.
Want to find out more? Get in touch with our team today who will be happy to help!
Clearview Secondary Glazing
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.
