Secondary glazing in Chingford Hatch

The housing in Chingford Hatch is largely 1930s semis and terraces with bays and some post-war council houses. In 1930s bays, secondary glazing can follow each facet of the bay or span across it, so we measure carefully around radiators, sills and curtain tracks.

Behind Victorian sash windows, vertical sliding secondary glazing aligned with the meeting rail keeps the view uninterrupted and lets both windows open for ventilation. In modern homes with sound double glazing, secondary glazing is mainly worthwhile for noise, particularly in bedrooms facing main roads, railways or flight paths.

Gardens are often generous, which makes rear bifold or sliding doors and conservatory roof upgrades popular. We are about 2.2 miles from here, a straightforward drive across the Lea Valley, and we usually park on the drive or street without any trouble.

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.

• Keeps original windows in place
• Reduces draughts and outside noise
• Suitable where replacement is restricted

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