Secondary Glazing Film?

zolablue25

Sorry if this should be in a different forum - Mods please move if I have messed up.

I am considering putting up some secondary glazing film but have a few questions that I would love some input on.

Firstly, which product can anyone recommend?

Secondly, looking at my windows I'm not sure how straightforward it is going to be to fit them. We have bay windows that consist of 5 seperate large panels, each with a smaller top window. 3 of the main panels are opening windows and the alternate 2 small windows are openers too. The larger panels have window latches that seem to stick out past the surrounding frames, but can't remove them else the windows won't be held shut properly. Any ideas?

Thanks for looking and hopefully someone on here can help.

Cheers

annie123

I have a bay like you but mine faces north too, so extra cold.
On the ones with latches I add film to the opening bit only, ie; the glass frame if that makes sense and use silicone cork to seal the frame.

This is the best I've found, but I've used wilkinsons and others with no problems but I find the tape with this one best and the clarity is wonderful.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/stormguard-glazing-film-tape-kit/98002

I leave one larger window so that it can be used as fire escape and a smaller one open to air the room

Fitting tips:
Add the tape 24 hours before, warm with a hairdryer and push tape on the frame. This makes sure it sticks and doesn't come off.

Whilst the tape is on with it's backing, measure and cut film before putting it on the frame.

Remove tape backing add film then hair dryer on the tape and press. Leave to cool whilst doing others, the go back to first and shrink film, can take as little as 10 seconds.

May need hairdryer on it again in 48 hours for the odd window or two.

The biggest complaint when using it is tape coming off but if you follow the above it shouldn't.

And make sure they are moisture free before you seal them up.

7roland8

I have north facing bedroom draughty window and do it every year - no problems but f course I cannot open it then till it comes off in March or April.

Son helps me and had not problem with the tape not sticking.

Get mine cheap from ebay - one big pack for about £7 did my large window last year with enough left for this year too.

zolablue25

Thanks for the responses. Ours are also North facing (must be a trend!), all of our south facing windows were double glazed before we moved in, I think the reluctance for the front (north facing) windows is because they have stained glass panels in and the previous owners must have been like my wife in that she likes the panels and so is reluctant to have them replaced. I know you can get double glazing with mock stained panels but they aren't the same.
Annie, I have had a look at my windows and I don't see how I can add the film to the opening bit only as the latch takes up the full width of part of one side (they are a bit like this http://www.handles4homes.co.uk/carlisle-brass-m73-spoon-casement-fastener/ ) and also there is the casement stay http://www.handles4homes.co.uk/carlisle-brass-m44-s-spoon-casement-stay/ mounted on the bottom part of that frame too.

Really appreciate the input.

Cheers

Grouchy

I use this each winter too on some of my old draughty sash windows, works a treat. I don't know about working around handles etc, but what I would say is if you are interested in appearance from inside/outside buy a good quality film. In my experience some cheaper films I've tried are foggy looking and not see through enough and also have some 'scratch' looking marks on them. BBQs own brand are not good but I've used Stormguard which seem good.
Good luck
G

zolablue25

Thanks Grouchy

I have seen the Stormguard ones on Amazon and I thought they looked a good price http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stormguard-11SR0666SQM-Secondary-Glazing-Insulation/dp/B00AL8L20I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383301034&sr=8-1&keywords=stormguard+secondary+glazing+film

I will get 2 as I will then get free postage and I'll have to have a good think about the handles!

7roland8

If you are careful I am sure it will cover the handles fine - and them just don't shrink it too tight around them.