Trusted Window Installers in Ipswich

Yes, fitting double glazing to your property will certainly improve the sound-proofing. We would suggest that you have B rated sealed units with one side laminated glass as this would drastically cut out the noise from outside.

Yes, there could be restrictions if you live in a conservation area or have a listed building. Our experience has found that it is best to discuss with the local Conservation or Planning Officer what you would like to do and they can let you know whether it's possible.

The 'problem' is caused by the fact that the Low E insulating Glass is doing its job so well and reflecting heat back into the room. You would normally expect reduced or no condensation once double glazing was fitted. External condensation (dew) can occasionally occur on highly insulated units in temperate climates. Such occurrences will only happen on cloud-free nights when there is little or no wind and usually when a warm front follows a dry spell. The amalgamation of quite a few factors, namely external air temperature, localised microclimate and the thermal transmittance of the glazing itself may all add to the formation of external condensation.

Customers with children are often concerned about this as it claimed that toughened glass is more dangerous if smashed. Both toughened and laminated glasses are forms of 'safety' glass. People often presume toughened glass is extra strong glass. In our opinion 'break safely glass' - as they are both known - are both safe. Toughened glass breaks into very small pieces which are very hard to get cut from. Laminated glass cracks when broken as there is a thin layer of perspex in between two panes of glass. Laminated glass is 'thicker - usually 6.4 mm - and as such will offer better insulation and is quieter inside as well due to the different thicknesses of the glass. It is also harder to break in, due to the thin plastic inside the glass However this thicker glass is also 'heavier' which will in turn means greater wear and tear on opening windows and doors. It is also slightly more expensive than toughened glass. This is probably one of the reasons why it is not so widely specified in conservatory construction.

Both toughened and laminated glasses are forms of 'safety' glass. People often presume toughened glass is extra strong glass. In our opinion 'break safely glass' - as they are both known - are both safe. Toughened glass breaks into very small pieces which are very hard to get cut from. Laminated glass cracks when broken as there is a thin layer of perspex in between two panes of glass. Laminated glass is 'thicker - usually 6.4 mm - and as such will offer better insulation and is quieter inside as well due to the different thicknesses of the glass. It is also harder to break in, due to the thin plastic inside the glass However this thicker glass is also 'heavier' which will in turn means greater wear and tear on opening windows and doors. It is also slightly more expensive than toughened glass. This is probably one of the reasons why it is not so widely specified in conservatory construction.