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.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-electro-brass-square-cup-hooks-x-10-pack/19376#product_additional_details_container

Cords / painted

Latches

Polycarbonate secondary glazing

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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

Category > windows

http://www.neighbourhoodconstruction.org/category/windows/

Measuring is simple… right? Installing polycarbonate secondary glazing – Suzanne Elson

http://www.neighbourhoodconstruction.org/2017/03/29/measuring-is-simple-right-installing-polycarbonate-secondary-glazing

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Objectives

Energy and moisture

Operable

Functional

Intervention