Secondary glazing options

[overlander matt]

It's been on the list for a while but this winter I would really like to get some secondary glazing fitted to some of the windows here.

Ours is a Georgian house with mainly sash windows that have either shutters or curtains to keep a bit of heat in. There are a handful of other windows that I think could take secondary glazing without affecting the appearance or function of the windows.

I am considering the simple acrylic sheet with magnetic tape option. On one window (a fan light above a door) there is a moulding all the way round that provides a convenient rebate for the plastic to sit in and although not perfectly square, the magnetic tape should cover any gaps between the plastic sheet and the timber.



The other window is a longer stained glass window in a wonky plastered opening. I'm considering the best approach to this as there is no convenient wooden frame in which to contain the plastic sheet - the edge of the magnetic tape would butt up to the wonky wall. Does this tend to look ok? My instinct would be to construct a small frame for the plastic sheet that is scribed/caulked to provide a clean edge for the glazing. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

You might notice there is a bit of a gap between the half landing floor and the window. I must make this safe as part of the window project. Any suggestions on what to do? I've thought about either a toughened glass panel or cut metal plate. I think the previous owners had a wooden bench running across the opening.

Thanks in advance.

Matt

 

[paulc]

You might notice there is a bit of a gap between the half landing floor and the window. I must make this safe as part of the window project. Any suggestions on what to do? I've thought about either a toughened glass panel or cut metal plate. I think the previous owners had a wooden bench running across the opening.

A toughened glass panel would look very "modern", and a steel plate rather brutalist. A wrought iron/steel balustrade would be more in keeping, or perhaps one in wood to match the staircase ?

 

[overlander matt]

Agreed - both options look a bit modern which is probably why there is still a big hole there! We have considered the balustrade option but have yet to do anything about it - probably as it involves the most work...

 

[a twig]

I don't personally see much wrong with the toughened glass panel approach, it would be pretty low impact, ensures the nice window details are still fully visible, still allows light transmission, and ultimately would be easily removeable in the future should anyone change their minds.

 

[overlander matt]

That was my thought too, whilst not a perfect solution, the glass would maintain the unrestricted view of the window and is tucked out of general sight. It solves the worry of someone slipping down the hole too. It's a bit easier to fit too!