Comparing Double Glazing With Secondary Glazing

Double glazing and secondary glazing are two different types of glazing services that bring similar benefits to your home or business building. While both services allow you to save on energy costs and provide a sturdier window structure, one method may be more suitable for some building owners than the other.

Double glazing is the entirely new installation of a double glazed window, and a double glazed window is a type of window that is made with 2 panes of glass separated by a thin layer of non-toxic air. Secondary glazing, however, is when a second pane of glass is added to an existing window structure to gain the benefits of double glazing without an entirely new window installation.

If the existing glazing already in place is sound, a secondary glazing may be of some benefit. Secondary glazing is often less expensive than a double glazed window installation, and if the existing glass is still sturdy and sound, this may be all that is needed to gain all of the benefits that come along with dual glass panes.

While installing double glazed windows may be more expensive, it can also be necessary if the existing windows are older or weaker in their structure. Older windows that are susceptible to damage may break, and this could defeat the purpose of the secondary glazing altogether, and in these situations having double glazed windows installed is always recommended.

At Emergency Glazing London, our glazing London glaziers are knowledgeable and experienced in both types of installations, and they can provide the insight you need to know which may be more suitable for your home or business. Upon inspection of your windows, one of our glaziers can explain which method would be more beneficial to your budget and your building, leaving you with new glazing perfectly suited to your needs!