Vertical sliding box sash windows are a common feature for many period and listed properties. Sash windows are often manufactured from timber and house a single-glazed panel, this single-glazed panel can be challenging for homeowners as it provides little thermal insulation. Over time, the timber frames can warp, introducing cold draughts and allowing vital heat to escape. As a result, this will substantially increase your energy consumption and create a colder environment within your home.
A popular remedy to combat heat loss for box sash windows is the installation of Secondary Glazing. Secondary Glazing involves installing a second layer of glazing on top of an existing window. This can help to improve insulation and soundproofing, as well as providing an extra barrier against drafts and external elements. It’s often a more affordable and less invasive alternative to replacing entire windows, and can be particularly useful for historic or listed buildings where original windows need to be preserved. Overall, secondary glazing can be a great way to enhance the performance of your windows without compromising on style or functionality.
When treating traditional box sash windows, we always recommend Vertical Sliding Secondary Glazing or Hinged Secondary Glazing.
Vertical Sliding Secondary Glazing for Sash Windows
Designed to match the style and function of box sash windows, Vertical Sliding Secondary Glazing is designed to complement both period and modern homes and is also suitable for commercial applications.
Just like your box sash windows, vertical sliding secondary glazing open vertically, the glazed panels are self-supporting, meaning they will safely remain in place when in any open position, they are supported by durable spiral balances and provide a smooth, secure and quiet operation.
Vertical Sliding Secondary Glazing can be installed on the face, your primary window, or within the window reveal. They can be installed in conjunction with shutters however, this depends on what type of shutters your home has. To easily allow you to clean the rear of the secondary glazed panel, we would always recommend the installation of either tilt-in vertical sliding secondary glazing or slide pass. Our tilt-in range features panels that when unlocked, will safely tilt into your room, providing access to the rear of the panel. Our slide pass range allows access to the back of the panel as the individually glazed panels are designed to slide past each other giving you access to the top and bottom of each glazed panel.
Hinged Secondary Glazing for Sash Window
Hinged Secondary Glazing features one pane of glass, they open outwards into your room giving full and total access to your primary box sash windows. With one pane of glass, Hinged Secondary Glazing will retain the character of your home or commercial property whilst keeping it peaceful, warm and secure.
With no transoms or mullions to spoil the view, our Hinged Secondary Glazing is a truly unobtrusive Secondary Glazing system.
Like our vertical Sliding Secondary Glazing range, Hinged Secondary Glazing can be installed to the face of your primary window or within the window reveal. The slimline aluminium frames are slimmer than those of your box sash windows, making the external aesthetic discreet and invisible when viewing your property from the outside.
Which secondary glazing style do we recommend?
With most of our secondary glazing installations, we would always recommend a style that matches the function of your current primary windows. To treat box sash windows and to provide a discreet internal and external aesthetic we belive that in most cases Vertical Sliding Secondary Glazing would be most suited.
We specialise in installing bespoke Secondary Glazing designed to retain the character and charm of period properties. Our slimline secondary glazing range will substantially increase thermal and acoustic insulation and is manufactured to your size specification. To discuss Secondary Glazing in greater detail or for more information please speak with us by telephoning: 01246 807 388, emailing: info@arcticglaze.com or complete the contact us from at the bottom of this page.
