Secondary glazing is a discreet, internal window system fitted behind your existing windows. Unlike replacement double glazing, it preserves your original windows entirely -- making it the preferred solution for listed buildings, conservation areas, and period properties across London.
A precision-engineered aluminium frame is fixed into your window reveal (not the original frame), holding high-performance glass at an optimal distance from the existing pane. This air cavity is what delivers the exceptional acoustic and thermal performance that secondary glazing is known for.
The key advantage over replacement windows is the air gap. Standard double glazing has a 12-16mm cavity. Secondary glazing creates a 100-150mm cavity -- up to ten times wider. This dramatically improves low-frequency sound absorption, which is why secondary glazing consistently outperforms double glazing for noise reduction.