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Imagine sitting in your cosy living room, trying to relax after a long day, but the constant noise from traffic and neighbours keeps disturbing your peace. Every sound from outside makes it hard to unwind. This was a common issue for many homeowners until they discovered the solution of secondary glazing for soundproofing. By adding an extra layer to your existing windows, secondary glazing creates a barrier that greatly reduces noise.
Not only does secondary glazing help with soundproofing, but it also improves insulation. This means your home stays warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, making it more energy-efficient. Plus, it can help reduce your energy bills.
As well as helping to maintain a sense of quiet, calm and good communications, they can also eradicate drafts and keep the heat at bay on a hot summer’s day.
Secondary glazing is designed to combat a wide variety of noise sources, such as overhead aircraft and traffic sounds, bustling bar noise, dogs barking, and just the everyday hum of cities and towns. Frames are available in over 200 colours, allowing you to choose a design that fully matches your home interior décor.
City Insulation soundproof windows make a significant difference in creating a serene environment within a room. This can mean as much as 80% of noise that currently comes in via windows being eliminated.
Our secondary glazing windows are custom-made to fit any shape and size, ensuring a seamless integration with your existing primary windows. Once your bespoke units are manufactured, our experienced team of fitters install them utilizing highly-efficient installation techniques.
To achieve exceptional sound insulation, our secondary glazing units incorporate a unique PVB laminate layer between two panes of glass. This layer is integral to sound reduction, providing a barrier against external noise.
As well as the soundproofing benefits of these discreet, robust units, secondary glazing adds an extra layer of protection to your property, enhancing the safety of your home, giving you peace of mind.
With up to 65% reduction in heat loss, secondary glazing windows help to insulate your home and reduce energy consumption – critical in these times of burgeoning home energy bills. By keeping your home cosy and comfortable, City Insulation can help you make substantial savings on your heating bills.
Enquiring about our soundproof windows is a straightforward process with City Insulation. Simply measure the height and width of your windows in centimetres and take a few photos. If you have doubts or questions, give us a call and our team will guide you through the process. Complete the enquiry form on our website with as many details as possible, and we will provide you with a price. If you are satisfied with the pricing, our glazing team will visit your premises to take precise measurements, ensuring a perfect fit for your secondary glazing units.
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Secondary window glazing involves adding an extra layer of glass to the inside of existing windows. This method enhances insulation and reduces noise without the need to replace the original windows.
Secondary glazing significantly improves soundproofing by creating an air gap between the original and secondary windows. This gap acts as a sound barrier, reducing noise transmission by up to 80%. The use of PVB laminate between glass layers further enhances sound insulation.
Yes, secondary glazing improves energy efficiency by reducing heat loss by up to 65%. The additional glazing layer provides better insulation, keeping your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer, which can also help lower energy bills.
Secondary glazing is suitable for most types of windows, including sash, casement, and fixed windows. It is especially beneficial for listed buildings and properties in conservation areas where replacing the original windows is not permitted.
Secondary glazing is installed by fitting an internal frame to the existing window, which holds the secondary glass pane. City Insulation offers bespoke manufacturing and fitting services to ensure a precise fit, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.
Common materials include glass or acrylic for the glazing and aluminium, timber, or uPVC for the frames. City Insulation also uses a unique PVB laminate layer between glass panes to improve sound insulation.
Yes, secondary glazing can help reduce condensation by maintaining a warmer internal pane, which reduces the likelihood of condensation forming on the inside surface of windows.
Secondary glazing can be both permanent and temporary. Permanent installations are fixed, while temporary options can be removed and reinstalled as needed. This flexibility allows for various use cases and preferences.
