What is Double Glazing?
If you live in an area with lots of external noise, the sounds outside can start to impact your quality of living. A secondary glazing installation is cheaper than double-glazing and presents an ideal solution to insulate and soundproof your home, quickly and affordably.
Regardless of whether you live in an apartment, a home, or you’re considering secondary glazing for your commercial premises; they can be fitted and used in almost any type of building.
If you’d like to get a quick quotation for secondary glazing in your Perth property, get in touch with us today.
Is Secondary Glazing Right for You?
If you are considering getting double-glazing for your property, there is usually a range of driving factors behind this decision. Perhaps you are struggling with the local noise pollution, or perhaps you want your home to become more energy-efficient.
Also known as a retrofit double-glazing solution, secondary glazing in Perth can help you reap some of the same benefits as double-glazing, without having to pay out a significant sum of money in the process.
Here are the technical elements of a secondary glazing installation from Quash:
- We form an air gap of between 50-100mm between your existing and secondary window. This large space between the panels mimics a cushion-effect which when encapsulated between two glass panels of varying thickness; further helps to reduce the noise
- With robust weather seals on each side of the sash, any noise infiltration is significantly reduced.
- In most cases, a noticeable reduction in external noise is achieved. Compared with single-pane glass, lower-quality double-glazed units, roller shutters or heavier/thicker glass — many of which provide only modest noise reduction — secondary glazing delivers a markedly quieter result, at a fraction of the cost of full window replacement.
At Quash, we are proud to offer expert secondary glazing solutions that are high-quality, without any compromise on affordability.
How Can Secondary Glazing Help?
#1 Hassle-Free, Fast Installations
Secondary Glazing is quick and easy to install. With the vast majority of windows, it can be installed within the hour. With double-glazing, you need to completely remove the existing window and fit completely new units. This results in higher costs and longer installation time.
At Quash, we will retrofit the secondary glazing internally to your existing window frame. Our ultimate goal is to provide you with a quick installation that causes the least possible disruption to your time.
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#2 Outstanding Soundproofing Capabilities
As one of Perth’s leading soundproofing experts, we’re confident a secondary glazing installation will deliver a noticeable reduction in external noise — most clients tell us the difference is dramatic. The larger the air space we can create between your existing window and the new secondary panel, the better the result. Our double acoustic seals and robust laminated safety glass add to the effectiveness of our secondary glazing solutions.
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#3 Cost-Effective Soundproofing Solution
When people consider the options for soundproofing their homes, double-glazing is usually one of the first things that are considered. With secondary glazing, the whole process can be carried out a much lower cost when compared with double-glazing solutions, and there is absolutely no question of the effectiveness this installation provides. Because the installation is quicker, the relative costs are much lower.
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#4 Added Insulation Capacity
While most people get secondary glazing for soundproofing reasons, they also come with the added bonus of delivering better thermal insulation for your property. The measure of this effectiveness adds up to almost 50% in heat loss reduction and gain. When the finances are accounted for, the cost of buying secondary glazing solutions Vs. the money saved in energy expenses make it a sound investment, that will easily pay for itself in time.
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Types of Properties That Use Secondary Glazing Installations
Quash Secondary Glazing solutions can be adapted to fit almost any size, shape, or style of window. Every single window we produce is made to measure, and our professional team can install the glazing units onto nearly any type of door or window in a home or commercial premise; even if they are aluminum, non-opening, steel or timber.
Regardless of the type of doors, windows, or building you want to soundproof; Quash secondary glazing provides you with an affordable, effective, and high-quality solution that delivers real returns — both in noticeable noise reduction, but with their powerful heat retention and heat loss reduction benefits as well.
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Quash secondary glazing solutions can reduce medium to high frequency noise transmission, provide thermal control that can reduce your power bill, reduce condensation and deliver an added layer of security to your windows and doors.
