Rising energy costs and freezing temperatures will have persuaded many people still living in a home with traditional windows to seek a more energy efficient window replacement this winter.
Single glazing simply isn’t up to the job of dealing with the cold. Double glazing will be the obvious choice for the majority; however, triple glazing is fast on the rise and an alternative for those with deeper pockets. But it isn’t always as simple as that. Some may simply be unable to afford upgrading their windows in this way, whilst others may reside in a listed property or one of historical importance where an exchanging of windows may affect aesthetics and/or where it isn’t permitted. If you find yourself in that exact situation then there is an alternative and one that you may not necessarily have heard of; secondary glazing. This is the time of year when secondary glazing really does come into its own. It involves the insertion of a supplementary piece of glazing within an existing single glazed window and can be fitted extremely quickly, plus it won’t come subject to Local Authority permissions or affect the existing appearance of your windows. As you can probably guess it’s incredibly affordable and a very small price to pay for eliminating all those draughts. Incorporating a further layer to your current window design via secondary glazing will also help reduce noise, useful for anyone living in a built-up area seeking a little solace. We can custom-make your secondary glazing so that it fits in perfectly. To find out more give us a call, download a brochure or visit our Galashiels showroom today. You can always rely on Mitchell Glass for a proven winter warmer.
