secondary glazing in Liverpool

Friday, March 20, 2020

Styles of secondary glazing

https://www.kensington-secondary-glazing.co.uk/Styles-of-secondary-glazing.php

Secondary glazing is a popular choice when it comes to the problem of how to improve the thermal efficiency and sound proofing of sash windows and casement windows in listed buildings and period properties, by installing secondary glazing you can keep the look of your period property intact with internal sightlines remaining the same and at the same time complying with planning guidelines for conservation areas and listed buildings.
There are many styles and configurations of secondary glazing to suit the layout of your original sliding sash windows, casement windows or more modern variations , below you will find a comprehensive range of styles and variants of our secondary glazing systems to suit your every need, if you need any more help please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Horizontal Sliding

Secondary glazing that slides horizontally to open

Great for period casement windows as you can match all the mullion sections, our secondary glazing systems can go up to a five-panel configuration.

Vertical Sliding

Vertical sliding secondary glazing is the perfect match for sliding sash windows as they match up with the central meeting rails giving you a non-obstructed view from your period sash windows.

Deluxe Vertical Sliding

This style of secondary glazing is the deluxe version of the vertical slider, this variant can be tilted inward up to 45 degrees to allow easy cleaning and access behind the secondary glazing system.

Where can Secondary Glazing be used?

https://www.kensington-secondary-glazing.co.uk/Styles-of-secondary-glazing.php

Secondary glazing systems really come in to there own when you have limitations on how you can improve the thermal efficiency of your windows and to reduce noise pollution. This is mainly if you own a listed building or live in a conservation area and conventional double glazing is not an option for your property due to planning restrictions and government guidelines, in some instances you can fit slim double glazing but this is hit and miss as it is up to the discretion of your local conservation officer, if slim double glazing is an option you would like to pursue check out our sister company Kensington sash window restoration.
So secondary glazing is the obvious choice in these circumstances as it drastically reduces heat loss, cuts down on noise and is easily fitted without any major disruption or mess, most average sized homes can be fully completed in 1-2 days.

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Fly screens are a completely clear addition that allows your home to be ventilated with fresh air and simultaneously keeps out insects.
Our secondary glazing systems can be formed in to awkward shapes like arches to suit the apertures of your window openings.

FINISHES

All of our secondary glazing systems are available in three standard colours White, anodized Aluminum or Brown, but we can spray the frames in any RAL colour for an extra cost.

GLASS

All our standard secondary glazed units come pre-glazed with 4mm clear toughened glass as standard, but these can be replaced with Laminated, sound reducing glass or low-E glass if required.

Maintain the character of your home

Improve thermal performance

Quality products installed to the highest standards

More affordable than replacing your windows

Approved for use in conservation areas

Areas We Cover

Altrincham, Bebbington, Birkenhead, Bromborough, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, Chester, Church Stretton, Denbighshire, Denbigh, Ellesmere Port, Flintshire, Helsby, Holmes Chapel, Knowsley, Knutsford, Liverpool, Llandudno, Lymm, Merseyside, Nantwich, Northwich, Oswestry, Prenton, Prescot, Rainhill, Rhyl, Runcorn, Sale, Shawbury, Tattenhall, Wallasey, North Wales, Warrington, Weaverham, West Kirby, Whitchurch, Widnes, Winsford,Wirral, Wrexham.

Secondary glazing in listed buildings

The first question I’m sure you want to ask is can I fit secondary glazing in grade II or grade I listed building or a conservation area, and the answer to your question is in most circumstances you are allowed to fit secondary glazing in listed building as it is deemed as astatically acceptable as it does not change the outside appearance of your property also it can be easily removed without damaging the fabric of the building.
https://www.kensington-secondary-glazing.co.uk/Listed-buldings.php

That said we could make a quick call or email to your conservation officer so you are happy that you comply with your local planning authority’s directive up to date we have never been refused permission to fit secondary glazing to a listed building.
Historic England has the responsibility for managing the historic environment and advises local planning authorities and government departments on development proposals that can effect listed building in the united kingdom.
The good news is that both parties totally agree that historic properties have to change and adapt to become more attractive to parties wishing to purchase a listed building ,particularly as many listed building remain empty and can soon become in a state of disrepair ruining the fabric of the building and becoming prone to vandalism or theft.
Most of these buildings are thermally inefficient with draughty sash windows or casement windows and poor acoustic performance these problems need addressing and this can be achieved through careful selection of secondary glazing, addressing the problems of heat retention and noise reduction.
Conclusion is you can fit secondary glazing to listed buildings and properties in conservation areas, so rest assured you can finally address the problems of cold draughty noisy windows.
https://www.kensington-secondary-glazing.co.uk/Listed-buldings.php

Maintain the character of your home

Improve thermal performance

Quality products installed to the highest standards

More affordable than replacing your windows

Approved for use in conservation areas

Areas We Cover

https://www.kensington-secondary-glazing.co.uk/

Secondary glazing for North Wales

North Wales covers a vast tract of land with many miles of beautiful coastline and has a long and varied history dating back to the stone age.
Today North wales is a mixture of coastal towns market towns, hamlets and villages with tens of thousands of properties that still have period windows sash windows and casement windows installed.
This is wonderful for the aesthetics of North Wales and preserves its heritage for generations to come, but can also limit the options for all the property owners in the areas with sliding sash windows or period casement windows as the regulations are quite strict on altering the appearance of any period wooden windows in North Wales.
https://www.kensington-secondary-glazing.co.uk/North%20Wales.php

Options for your period windows if you are a property owner in North Wales

So what are your options to maximize the thermal performance of your period windows and reduce external noise pollution. Kensington’s can give you several options to meet your specific requirements depending on your budget and what desired effect is you want to achieve, firstly you could draught proof them this is the cheapest option and will both reduce noise and improve the thermal performance of the windows and is accepted by North Wales planning authority without any planning approval needed.
Secondly you could fit secondary glazing to the inside of your period sash windows this will greatly improve the thermal performance and noise penetration through your windows, and you generally don’t need any approval from North Wales planning authority because it is not usually visible for the outside of the building.
Your third option we could carry out would be to retro fit slim double glazing to your original sash or casement windows, slenderpane double-glazing would be retro fitted inside your original sashes and would look virtually indistinguishable from single glazing with the thermal performance of a brand-new window.
You will need planning approval from North Wales planning authority if you live in a listed building (we do fit this product in listed buildings). If you are just in a conservation area you will not generally need approval from North Wales planning authority as we would not be changing the overall appearance of your sliding sash windows.
https://www.kensington-secondary-glazing.co.uk/North%20Wales.php

Maintain the character of your home

Improve thermal performance

Quality products installed to the highest standards

More affordable than replacing your windows

Approved for use in conservation areas

Areas We Cover

https://www.kensington-secondary-glazing.co.uk

Secondary glazing for period properties in Cheshire

Cheshire is a majestic county of England and has a wonderful history, so it comes as no surprise that Cheshire if full of period buildings from small quaint cottages to grand estate mansion that are full of period windows.
This is wonderful for the aesthetics of Cheshire and preserves its heritage for generations to come, but can also limit the options for all the property owners in the areas with sliding sash windows or period casement windows as the regulations are quite strict on altering the appearance of any period wooden windows in Cheshire.
https://www.kensington-secondary-glazing.co.uk/Cheshire.php

Options for your period windows if you are a property owner in Cheshire

So what are your options to maximize the thermal performance of your period windows and reduce external noise pollution. Kensington’s can give you several options to meet your specific requirements depending on your budget and what desired effect is you want to achieve, firstly you could draught proof them this is the cheapest option and will both reduce noise and improve the thermal performance of the windows and is accepted by Cheshire planning authority without any planning approval needed.
Secondly you could fit secondary glazing to the inside of your period sash windows this will greatly improve the thermal performance and noise penetration through your windows, and you generally don’t need any approval from Cheshire planning authority because it is not usually visible for the outside of the building.
Your third option we could carry out would be to retro fit slim double glazing to your original sash or casement windows, slenderpane double-glazing would be retro fitted inside your original sashes and would look virtually indistinguishable from single glazing with the thermal performance of a brand-new window.
You will need planning approval from Cheshire planning authority if you live in a listed building (we do fit this product in listed buildings). If you are just in a conservation area you will not generally need approval from Cheshire planning authority as we would not be changing the overall appearance of your sliding sash windows.
https://www.kensington-secondary-glazing.co.uk/Cheshire.php

Maintain the character of your home

Improve thermal performance

Quality products installed to the highest standards

More affordable than replacing your windows

Approved for use in conservation areas

Areas We Cover

https://www.kensington-secondary-glazing.co.uk/Cheshire.php

Secondary glazing for period windows in Liverpool

Liverpool is one of the most loved cities in England and is well known for its maritime links and was once the center of shipping in the united kingdom , so it comes as no surprise that Liverpool with its heritage has a vast number of period sash windows and casement windows, with many of them in conservation areas or listed buildings.
This is wonderful for the aesthetics of Liverpool and preserves its heritage for generations to come, but can also limit the options for all the property owners in the areas with sliding sash windows or period casement windows as the regulations are quite strict on altering the appearance of any period wooden windows in Liverpool.
https://www.kensington-secondary-glazing.co.uk/Liverpool.php

Options for your period windows if you are a property owner in Liverpool

So what are your options to maximize the thermal performance of your period windows and reduce external noise pollution. Kensington’s can give you several options to meet your specific requirements depending on your budget and what desired effect is you want to achieve, firstly you could draught proof them this is the cheapest option and will both reduce noise and improve the thermal performance of the windows and is accepted by Liverpool planning authority without any planning approval needed.
Secondly you could fit secondary glazing to the inside of your period sash windows this will greatly improve the thermal performance and noise penetration through your windows, and you generally don’t need any approval from Liverpool planning authority because it is not usually visible for the outside of the building.
Your third option we could carry out would be to retro fit slim double glazing to your original sash or casement windows, slenderpane double-glazing would be retro fitted inside your original sashes and would look virtually indistinguishable from single glazing with the thermal performance of a brand-new window.
You will need planning approval from Liverpool planning authority if you live in a listed building (we do fit this product in listed buildings). If you are just in a conservation area you will not generally need approval from Liverpool planning authority as we would not be changing the overall appearance of your sliding sash windows.
https://www.kensington-secondary-glazing.co.uk/Liverpool.php