Making secondary glazing efficient

Question

To get the best efficiency from secondary glazing, should it be installed as near to the existing windows as possible?

Dave · Answer

As close as you safely can not allowing cold spot to develop

Ryan · Answer

Hello, yes this is correct to ensure greater thermal efficiency.

Tim · Answer

For heat retention yes for sound proofing no it should be as far away as possible

Lorna · Answer

Ideally you should have a minimum of 100mm for the secondary glazing to work well.  If you can achieve a greater distance then that's for the better.

Jamie · Answer

9/10 ther fitted as close to the excising window as possible other wise there a big cold spot inbetween the 2 pains of glass

Daniel · Answer

In the past I have been told the closer the better but I have also seen 50 to 100 ml in between. Most houses don't use secondary glazing now if they have new windows fitted. Mainly used on old properties with single glazing or stained glass.

Jason · Answer

No the bigger the space the better it will work in the long run

Making secondary glazing efficient

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