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Can you install window shutters with secondary glazing?

16/07/2017

Window shutters secondary glazing featured imageOne of the most frequent questions we get asked is; can I install plantation shutters if I have secondary glazing? The quick answer is sometimes! It all depends on the positioning of the secondary glazing.

What is secondary glazing?

Double glazing is installed in most modern homes. But for period properties and buildings that are at least a hundred years old, secondary glazing can be the more realistic choice for insulation as the original glass panels may be too difficult or costly to replace, or in some cases, prohibited.

Although secondary glazing is a useful way to reduce heating costs, it doesn’t tend to look as impressive as double glazing. This is potentially why we receive so many enquiries of this nature, because interior window shutters can not only improve the look of the window, but can also further insulate the house.

How we fit shutters with secondary glazing?

Essentially, we need to have somewhere to mount the shutters and if the secondary glazing is mounted without enough space around it, we will be unable to accommodate the shutter framework. We have to ensure that when we install the shutters you are still able to use the secondary glazing and remove the glass if required.

The best advice would be for you to send us photos of your windows with secondary glazing and we should be able to advise you whether or not it is possible.

Are window shutters with secondary glazing a viable alternative to double glazing?

Shutters don’t have the same properties as double glazed units but they will help retain heat within the home in the winter months, and help to reduce external noise, especially when combined with secondary glazing.

People often comment at how impressed they are with the increased warmth in a room when the panels have been shut and the louvres closed. When you open the louvres in the morning, you can feel where the cold air has been kept within the space between the shutter and the window.

This report by Edinburgh World Heritage illustrates how shutters can reduce heat loss. We addressed another FAQ recently; why should I choose window shutters instead of curtains or blinds?, which highlights the other benefits of shutters over other window dressing options.

You may consider fitting a blind behind the shutter to create a further barrier. We can advise at our free home design visit whether you have the space to do this.

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  1. Emma says

    07/05/2014 at 11:07 am

    Hello

    I have recently ordered secondry glazing for two bay windows and they should be fitting them in the next couple of weeks. I really wanted to have shutters for theses rooms , but have been told by one company that it will not be possible with the secondry glazing. Have you got any pictures of jobs where you have fitted shutters on secondry glazing?
    Many thank
    Emma Swain

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    • The Window Shutter Company says

      18/05/2014 at 7:14 am

      Hi Emma,

      Yes it is usually possible to have plantation shutters with secondary glazing. Please phone or email us if you would like to arrange a survey and we will then be able to show you some images of a couple of installations we have done with this.

      Kind Regards,

      Tim

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  2. Elif benbasat says

    30/11/2014 at 10:46 am

    Hi,
    My bedroom windows are single glaze old wooden frame. There is a anourmous condensation and frames getting rotten. I am planing to replace with upvc double glazing but also want shutter as well. Is it posibble have double glazing and shutter?
    Thanks

    Reply

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