How much should I budget for security secondary glazing in Stornoway?
As a guide, security secondary glazing costs £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window. Because work in Stornoway is arranged individually, we confirm the full price, including any travel, in writing first.
Security secondary glazing is a separate slim window fitted on the room side of an existing window, glazed with laminated glass so it forms a second barrier. It leaves the original window untouched outside, which makes it a common choice for listed buildings, conservation areas and period sash windows.
What you can specify
- Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
- Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
- Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
- Suits sash, casement and arched openings
- Colour-matched frames to suit the room
- Noise and draught reduction
Fitting in Stornoway
Work in Stornoway (HS1) is arranged individually. Send your postcode, sizes and a photo, and we will confirm what is possible and when.
The island groups have small stone-built towns such as Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway and scattered rural properties, with exposed weather and ferry freight for every glass delivery.
Common uses:
- Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
- Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
- Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
- Offices in historic buildings
What to think about first
Listed building consent
Internal secondary glazing is usually seen as reversible, but consent can still be needed. Check with the conservation officer first.
Escape and ventilation
On windows used for escape, the secondary glazing must open quickly from inside without a key or tool.
Consents and safety: Scotland
Replacing glass in an existing frame
In Scotland, replacing glass in an existing frame is normally treated as a repair rather than work needing a building warrant. Whether replacing whole windows or doors needs a warrant depends on the building, and the work should still meet the building standards. The council's building standards service can confirm what applies.
Windows needed for escape
In Scotland, escape from homes is covered by section 2 (fire) of the Building Standards technical handbooks. Where a room relies on a window for escape, nothing fitted to it should stop it opening, so locks, secondary glazing and film must leave it usable. Laminated glass is not designed to be broken out.
How it works
- Send sizes, photos and your postcode
- We confirm what is possible and when
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, delivered and fitted
Security secondary glazing in Stornoway: questions
Can you work in Stornoway?
Work in Stornoway is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.
Is secondary glazing safe for escape windows?
It can be, as long as it opens quickly from inside without a key. We design catches and handles for that.
Can I still open my sash windows?
Yes. Secondary glazing slides, hinges or lifts out so the original window can be opened and cleaned.
Will secondary glazing cause condensation?
A well-fitted unit usually reduces condensation on the inner pane. Some ventilation of the gap may be needed, which we discuss at the survey.
Other glazing in Stornoway
- Counter and reception security screens
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Broken glass replacement
- Anti-bandit glass
- Security window film
- Shopfront security glass
Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.