Secondary Glazing in South East
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I've not used them, but have been recommended them by a friend
http://secondaryglazing.com/main.htm
Also, this one, prices are competitive, but just one I found http://www.duration.co.uk/
http://secondaryglazing.com/main.htm
Also, this one, prices are competitive, but just one I found http://www.duration.co.uk/
A guy in our office is looking at using it in a London hotel.
I've not had anything to do with it but from what I've heard for acoustic purposes you need to leave a reasonable gap (circa 100mm) between the double glazed unit and secondary glazing, I might be able to get a copy of the glazing spec suggested by our acoustic consultant later in the week.
I've not had anything to do with it but from what I've heard for acoustic purposes you need to leave a reasonable gap (circa 100mm) between the double glazed unit and secondary glazing, I might be able to get a copy of the glazing spec suggested by our acoustic consultant later in the week.
Accoustic performance and thermal performance (in terms of standard glazing) is contradictory.
Thermal performance needs a small gap sealed between the glass panels. Accoustic performance needs a large gap between the glass panels.
It might be worth checking that the windows are the 'issue' before spending the money on secondary glazing.
Thermal performance needs a small gap sealed between the glass panels. Accoustic performance needs a large gap between the glass panels.
It might be worth checking that the windows are the 'issue' before spending the money on secondary glazing.
mk1fan said:
Accoustic performance and thermal performance (in terms of standard glazing) is contradictory.
Thermal performance needs a small gap sealed between the glass panels. Accoustic performance needs a large gap between the glass panels.
It might be worth checking that the windows are the 'issue' before spending the money on secondary glazing.
How would I do that?Thermal performance needs a small gap sealed between the glass panels. Accoustic performance needs a large gap between the glass panels.
It might be worth checking that the windows are the 'issue' before spending the money on secondary glazing.
Issue is that I want to reduce road noise. We have double glazing (cheap stuff) but it doesnt really seem to be limiting any of the noise - the sound certainly seems like it is coming in at the windows....
Sound can travel some pretty tortuous paths to enter a room.
You say the existing windows are cheap. Have they been properly installed? Are they properly sealed around the edge internally and externally? Are the glass units properly seated and sealled?
Away from the windows what type of property is it? New, old, flat, house, detached, terrace, cavity, masonry, timber framed, pitched roof, flat roof?
I'm not suggesting that secondary glazing won't fix your problem but as cash seems to be a factor I suggest you spend it in the right place.
You say the existing windows are cheap. Have they been properly installed? Are they properly sealed around the edge internally and externally? Are the glass units properly seated and sealled?
Away from the windows what type of property is it? New, old, flat, house, detached, terrace, cavity, masonry, timber framed, pitched roof, flat roof?
I'm not suggesting that secondary glazing won't fix your problem but as cash seems to be a factor I suggest you spend it in the right place.
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