Secondary glazing in Chelsea

Homes in Chelsea are mostly Georgian and Victorian terraces, mansion blocks and mews houses. On listed buildings, secondary glazing is often the preferred way to improve comfort, but check with the conservation officer as listed building consent may still be needed.

Behind Victorian sash windows, vertical sliding secondary glazing aligned with the meeting rail keeps the view uninterrupted and lets both windows open for ventilation. For flats where the lease or freeholder prevents changing external windows, secondary glazing fitted inside is usually the simplest way to reduce traffic noise and heat loss.

Most of Chelsea lies inside conservation areas, and a fair number of houses are listed, so we look at planning before we talk about products. Where replacing the sashes is not an option, slim secondary glazing gives real gains in warmth and quiet, especially for rooms facing the Embankment or the King's Road. Parking is tight, so we sort out bay suspensions and loading in advance.

Secondary glazing is a discreet second window fitted on the inside of your existing windows, leaving the originals untouched. It suits listed buildings, conservation areas, flats where external windows cannot be changed, and anyone wanting to cut noise and draughts without replacing period windows.

• Reduces draughts and outside noise
• Suitable where replacement is restricted
• Panels open or lift out for cleaning

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