Secondary glazing for refurbishment or fit-out

Selectaglaze secondary glazing systems for improved energy conservation, noise insulation and enhanced security

Secondary Glazing involves the installation of purpose made internal windows and both the design and method of installation will be dependent on the performance requirements.

These will include acoustic insulation, energy conservation and security Acoustic Insulation Noise is a major environmental problem affecting Offices, Hotels, Schools and Libraries.

Selectaglaze systems can typically reduce noise levels by 45dB, and up to 56dB with the appropriate glazing and air space, producing very acceptable ambient noise levels in the range 30dB-40dB.

Energy Conservation Buildings account for 44% of the UK's total carbon emissions and a refurbishment provides the ideal opportunity to improve insulation levels and, where relevant, the Energy Performance Certificate rating.

Selectaglaze secondary glazing fitted with low emissivity glass offers performance that exceeds the requirements of Part L of the Building regulations.

Enhanced security.

Windows are normally seen as 'soft targets' for intruders and, if subjected to a blast attack glass will shatter into a multitude of shards leading to personal injury and destruction of equipment and services.

Critical government and commercial buildings are encouraged to improve protection levels and retrofitted secondary glazing can provide this without altering the windows.

It is discrete, applied only to areas at risk, and being demountable is acceptable to heritage consultants.

Selectaglaze systems are accredited to the Secured by Design initiative promoted by ACPO and have been tested for attack resistance by the Loss Prevention Certification Board and for blast resistance at Advantica's blast range.

The products are extensively used by Government agencies and private clients.

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