any way to save some heat without getting double glazing?

Question

Hi,
My house has double glazing on the side and rear but not on the front (bay window and two of the master bedrooms windows).

As I can't afford to have double glazing installed, and I also prefer the look of sash windows, I was wondering if there were any other good ways to reduce heat loss.

I will probably leave the front room be, as there is an open fire to use during cold spells. However I would like the master bedroom to be a bit more snug.

I remember when I was younger, living in a house with single pane glass and within the window area was sort of a strip attachment point that enabled another pane of glazing to be inserted. Sort of a crude methoud of double glazing. Does this sound familiar? Is it still available?

Thanks for your help. I'm just after a solution for the coldest few weeks of the year really. I'm more than happy with single glazing in these two rooms at all other times.

Ta!

Answer 1

Yes, you can try secondary glazing and there are stick on products, but they are a bit naff. In my opinion if you are not goin for full d.g. replacement then just get a pair of good thick curtains. they will provide surprisingly good thermal insulation if you chose a good material and make them long and wide enough, and you can take them with you if you move.

Answer 2

Sounds like yo uare remembering secondary double glazing. I am not sure how much it costs but you can get double glazed wooden framed sash windows which look like normal single glazed ones - I know the ones in my flat were custom made but a bit of searching might reveal off the shelf ones. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

As rightly said, you could try secondary glazing but it looks naff and a set of heavy curtains will cut down most of the draughts. If you also use a foam insulation strip in the gaps around the moving sash you should feel an amazing difference.

Answer 4

You need Secondary Glazing. Modern Pilkington K glass also reduces heat conduction.

You're quite right about the sticky stuff. I used it once and it's a complete waste of time.

If you go to your nearest Wikes you'll probably find the advice and products you need if you want to do it yourself.
If you want a professional job then make sure that your glazier is a member of FENSA the window installers trade body. Their website will also list local installers near you.

Answer 5

cover the gaps with low tack tape,it can be removed easily,or i used plastercine rolled in cling film in wider gaps,that too can be easily removed,but i now have double glazing,good luck,