I have some fixed (do not open) single glazed windows in wooden frames that have been recently refurbished. I wish to convert them to double glazed units for the purpose of temperature insulation and prevent condensation.
I have had to rule out secondary glazing as the frames in the market are too large for my windows. I am thinking of the DG units that you can buy from your local glazing supplier (are they any good?). Removing the existing glass panes involves having to damage the wooden frames and then having to refurbish them again.
Question: is it possible to fit the DG units -on the inside I presume- leaving the existing window panes in place thus turning them into "triple glazed" units? The existing window panes are in good condition. Any potential problems like mechanical or condensation and is there a solution?
If this is possible, what is the best way to mount the DG units? I understand that they need a good mechanical fitting as well as the putty/silicone used to seal them.Do they need to be removable?
Thanks in advance.
I have had to rule out secondary glazing as the frames in the market are too large for my windows. I am thinking of the DG units that you can buy from your local glazing supplier (are they any good?). Removing the existing glass panes involves having to damage the wooden frames and then having to refurbish them again.
Question: is it possible to fit the DG units -on the inside I presume- leaving the existing window panes in place thus turning them into "triple glazed" units? The existing window panes are in good condition. Any potential problems like mechanical or condensation and is there a solution?
If this is possible, what is the best way to mount the DG units? I understand that they need a good mechanical fitting as well as the putty/silicone used to seal them.Do they need to be removable?
Thanks in advance.