Secondary Hinged Units – Climax Home Improvements

When it comes to providing an unobtrusive secondary glazing system, the hinged unit provides the most appropriate solution, since there are no transoms or mullions to spoil the view. The reduction in noise, and improvement in thermal insulation, greatly enhances both the living and working environments.

Hinged secondary glazing windows are popular due to being suitable for all types of property from modern high rises to period cottages or homes.

The hinged unit can be manufactured in two main types. The single hinged unit opens on a restricting friction stay. Where the application is on a larger scale, the friction stay is replaced with a butt hinge. We have developed and rigorously tested a variety of butt hinges for differing leaf weights. The double-hinged unit has been primarily designed to fit in front of larger Windows or French Doors, utilising the same range of hinges.

We have hinged secondary glazing windows with a large range of styles, choices and configurations to result in the perfect fit. You won’t have to worry about spending time or money on their upkeep as they are easy to maintain and durable .

Your home will be a tranquil and quiet place regardless of whether you live near heavy traffic, built up areas or other causes of noise pollution. This makes quite a difference for your ability to relax in your home.

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The Benefits of Secondary Glazing

Heat Insulation – Standard secondary glazing greatly increases the thermal rating of the window – Low “E” glass can be used to equal or better the thermal performance achieved by replacement sealed unit double glazing – Saves energy – Reduces heating bills – can meet the requirements of building regulations document “L” for the thermal standard of new & replacement windows – Improved energy rating for the new Energy Performance Certificate for the Home Buyers Pack.
Sound Insulation – Standard Secondary Glazing achieves a significant reduction in noise entering from outside – Specialist glasses, such as Stadip ® Silence Laminated Acoustic Glass, are especially effective against road, aircraft, rail & in fact any type of noise.
Cost – Installing Secondary Glazing is much cheaper than replacing windows.
Security – Standard Secondary Glazing adds considerably to security – it can only be opened from inside – The addition of toughened or laminated glass & additional locks will further increase window & door security.
Dust & Rattles – Because the Internal Secondary Glazing is fully sealed there is very little air movement within the cavity, thereby virtually eliminating the ingress of dust & cutting out any rattling of the primary window.
Draughts – No more draughts from windows and doors once they have been fitted with Secondary Glazing.
Protect Carpets & Soft Furnishings – Where secondary glazing with laminated glass is specified it protects carpets & soft furnishings by filtering out the colour fading effects of UV light.
Character – Secondary glazing can provide all of the heat & noise insulation that modern living demands whilst protecting the character of your home by retaining the original timber or metal windows.
Historic Buildings, Conservation Areas & Listed Buildings – Other than in very exceptional circumstances secondary glazing is accepted & indeed welcomed by Planning Officers as a much better alternative to replacing windows & doors in conservation areas & listed buildings.
Maintenance – Maintenance for secondary glazing is minimal

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The Benefits of Secondary Glazing