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Heritage Secondary Glazing Solutions

Specialist secondary glazing for listed buildings and conservation areas. Preserve the character of your heritage property while dramatically improving thermal efficiency and noise reduction.

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Heritage secondary glazing installation in period property

Why Choose Heritage Secondary Glazing?

Our heritage solutions are specifically designed for period properties, listed buildings, and conservation areas.

No Planning Permission
Secondary glazing is considered an internal alteration, requiring no planning permission even in conservation areas or listed buildings.
Character Preservation
Maintains the original appearance of period windows while providing modern performance benefits without altering historic fabric.
Reversible Solution
Completely reversible installation that can be removed without damage to original windows or building fabric.

Heritage Regulations & Compliance

Understanding the regulatory landscape for heritage properties and how secondary glazing provides compliant solutions.

Listed Building Grades

Grade I Listed (2.5% of listings)

Buildings of exceptional interest. Secondary glazing ideal as no external alterations required.

Grade II* Listed (5.8% of listings)

Particularly important buildings. Internal secondary glazing preserves historic significance.

Grade II Listed (91.7% of listings)

Buildings of special interest. Secondary glazing provides performance without compromise.

Conservation Areas

Over 10,000 conservation areas across England

Secondary glazing preserves streetscape character

No external appearance changes required

Approved by heritage officers nationwide

Planning Considerations

✓ Secondary Glazing

  • • No planning permission required
  • • Internal alteration only
  • • Preserves external appearance
  • • Reversible installation

✗ Replacement Windows

  • • Planning permission often required
  • • Listed building consent needed
  • • May be refused in conservation areas
  • • Irreversible alteration

Heritage Performance

Noise Reduction
Up to 80%
Thermal Improvement
60% better
Draught Elimination
100%
Character Preservation
Complete

Heritage Property Case Studies

Real examples of secondary glazing installations in heritage properties across London.

Georgian townhouse secondary glazing
Grade II Listed
Georgian Townhouse, Bloomsbury
1780s Georgian property with original sash windows. Secondary glazing installed without affecting historic fabric.
Noise reduction:18 dB
Thermal improvement:55%
Installation time:1 day
Victorian villa secondary glazing
Conservation Area
Victorian Villa, Kensington
1890s villa in conservation area. Magnetic secondary glazing for easy access to original windows.
Noise reduction:15 dB
Thermal improvement:48%
Installation time:Half day
Regency terrace secondary glazing
Grade II* Listed
Regency Terrace, Belgravia
1820s Regency terrace with exceptional architectural significance. Bespoke horizontal sliding system.
Noise reduction:22 dB
Thermal improvement:62%
Installation time:2 days
Heritage secondary glazing in Georgian property

Specialist Heritage Features

Period-Appropriate Profiles

Slim frames designed to complement Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian window styles.

Conservation Area Approved

Designs approved by heritage officers and conservation area committees across the UK.

Listed Building Expertise

Extensive experience working with Grade I, II*, and II listed properties.

Custom Solutions

Bespoke designs for unusual window shapes, sizes, and heritage requirements.

Protect Your Heritage Property

Get expert advice on heritage secondary glazing solutions. Free heritage assessment and no-obligation quotes from our conservation specialists.

Trusted by heritage property owners across London

• English Heritage Approved• Conservation Area Specialists• Listed Building Experts• 25+ Years Experience