Polycarbonate Secondary Glazing – demountable with self-adhesive magnetic tape
> Unit cost £ 60 + Installation £60 = £120
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Objectives
Energy and moisture
The purpose of windows has somewhat been forgotten.
Functioning doors and windows, managing and mitigating moisture whilst reducing the need and consumption of energy. Installation and operation of polycarbonate secondary glazing to windows, vinyl draught seal to doors and efficient use of the foam applicator gun.
Secured in place with magnetic tape the panels are demountable, preventing air ingress/egress as well as reducing noise transfer.
Fitted at a low cost not only does this give draughty old sash windows a new lease of life it also protects the window from the damage caused by condensation.
Operable
Does it work and is it usable or is it remis altogether?- operating the operable.
Functional
Locks and latches
Intervention
Polycarbonate Secondary Glazing
3mm UV resistant Polycarbonate
Supplier – Brissco Plastic
Cut to size and at a unit cost per square meter
£24/m2 inc VAT
Brissco Plastics
Block 9 – 25 Cater Road, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 7TX
Contact
Gary Mills
Sales manager
garym@brissco.co.uk
0117 3113711
www.brisscoplastics.co.uk
Magnetic tape
Supplier – Indigo Supplies
12.5mm – type ‘A’ and type ‘B’ required
By the 30m role – A & B total £51.54
Contact
Kate Anderson or Adam Rowswell
Sales – 01268 768768
www.indigoplc.com
Account Ref – Neighbourhood Construction – BS6 5QB
12.5mm foam backed magnetic tape 30m – type A
12.5mm foam backed magnetic tape 30m – type B
Brass square cup hooks
In high winds with a draughty window, the panel can be dislodged. A pair of little hook can ensure the panel doesn’t fall away from the window.
We are looking for something smaller than these which need cutting down and reshaping. Let us know if you find a better solution.
Cords / painted
Latches
Polycarbonate secondary glazing
Suppliers
Bishopston Hardware & DIY Store
211 Gloucester Rd
Bristol
BS7 8NN
0117 9245935
https://www.bishopstonhardware.co.uk/about-us/
Audit
- Remis
- Functional
- Operated
- Cross ventilation
- Stratification
- Ingress/ egress
- Latches
- Cockspurs
- Hinges
- Rubber gaskets
- Cords
- Painted shut
Further information
Workshops
Homework
HomeworkCategory > windows
https://www.neighbourhoodconstruction.org/category/windows/
Measuring is simple… right? Installing polycarbonate secondary glazing – Suzanne Elson
Advice and support
Trello – windows
Workshops
> Bio-aggregate
https://www.neighbourhoodconstruction.org/bio-aggregate/