Selectaglaze

Secondary glazing is a fully independent internal window, fitted on the room side of the existing primary window. This provides significant noise reduction, improved thermal performance and enhanced security. The Selectaglaze range of secondary glazing is the result of years of research and development. Our products are carefully designed and fully tested to provide effective noise insulation, thermal and draught insulation and enhanced security. The comprehensive range of secondary glazing allows sympathetic treatment of almost any style of window.

Founded in 1966, Selectaglaze is acknowledged as the leading UK specialist in secondary glazing. As testament to the quality of our service, product range and knowledge, a Royal Warrant was granted in 2004. Selectaglaze has long standing relationships with a number of the London's major Estates, providing solutions to even the most challenging of London and the UK's irreplaceable historic buildings. All units are bespoke and designed with careful consideration to meet the needs of the project. With its large stock of traditional buildings together with an increasing need of acoustic and security solutions, secondary glazing is playing an increasingly important role in adapting existing London buildings for the demands of the twenty first century.

Seminar details: This factory tour and CPD aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the benefits, design and manufacture of bespoke secondary glazing. The CPD will put the manufacturing process into context, with the final part of the tour ending in the showroom to look at the final products in situ. It should also give more confidence in specifying secondary glazing, after seeing the quality processes in the manufacturing stages to ensure that the end product meets the required performance levels, whilst integrating sympathetically with all the other building elements.

Well-designed secondary glazing systems offer a cost effective method of almost eliminating draughts, retaining more heat and keeping the unwanted sounds of the city out. This will lead to a more comfortable work space and a helpful reduction in energy bills. Secondary glazing traps an insulating layer of air between the glass panes and if low emissivity glass is incorporated, heat loss can be reduced by up to 65%. This will help improve the energy performance of the building contributing towards a higher rated Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or an improved BREEAM rating.

It seems that nearly every day we hear stories of break-in's and threats of terrorism. It is unnerving and affects all of us, as we could all be at risk. Selectaglaze secondary glazing can provide an unseen level of security to any property. It creates a second barrier of protection from the inside that can prevent the most determined thief or protect the occupants from the effects of bomb blast. You may be looking to find ways to secure the contents of your building; be it physical high value objects or highly sensitive data or the people within.

Selectaglaze has one of the most comprehensive ranges of secondary glazing, allowing sympathetic treatment of almost any window style. Our bespoke products are manufactured on site in the UK, designed and made to order for each and every job. All our secondary glazing is rigorously tested and meets essential standards covering; noise insulation, improved thermal performance, draught exclusion, and enhanced security. From Listed heritage buildings, to new-build hospitals, hotels to school classrooms, museums to private homes; secondary glazing can be used to enhance any type of building.