Granada Secondary Glazing has opened a dedicated operation in Scotland to serve rising demand for specific secondary glazing solutions in all types of buildings North of the Border.
As specialists in insulating the UK’s listed and conservation-controlled building stock, Granada has already completed a number of projects in Scotland, bringing both older and newer buildings up to date from a thermal and acoustic performance perspective. It has also worked with Historic Environment Scotland on projects ranging from hotels, offices and commercial buildings to ancient castles.
With their Edinburgh office opened in April 2021, Mike Latham from Commercial Sales at Granada Secondary Glazing explains how the region’s architects and specifiers will be offered their full turn key solution delivered by a local team based in the capital city.
“Having spoken to a number of clients and potential clients in Scotland, they really welcome the fact that we can now offer our market-leading secondary glazing products and services from a Scottish-based location,” says Mike.
Full secondary glazing service for Scotland
Edinburgh-based Senior Project Manager David Glasgow heads up a team comprising a surveyor, project manager and two installation teams. They provide a full secondary glazing surveying, design and installation service across Scotland.
Mike continues: “David is our ‘Mr Scotland’ who brings a wealth of experience to serving the Scottish market. Our facility has the full weight and support of our South Yorkshire HQ behind it, with the design, project management and installation process all being handled locally by Scots.”
A key element in Granada’s secondary glazing services for the Scottish market is ready access to window refurbishment for timber sash and case windows, which predominantly feature in Scotland’s listed and historic buildings.
Secondary glazing is the proven cost-effective, efficient and discreet solution to cure issues with external noise, thermal efficiency and enhance security in buildings of all ages. When installation is correctly done, secondary glazing can make buildings 80% quieter, by reducing noise levels up to 54dB.
Secondary glazing: the preferred option for heritage and listed buildings
Where single glazed primary windows are retained – especially in heritage and listed buildings for aesthetic or planning requirements – secondary glazing is frequently the preferred option to create a warmer, quieter and more secure environment.
Slimline aluminium frames are virtually invisible, maintaining a building’s charm and character while bringing the glazing system up to modern-day performance standards.
The unique capability of quality secondary glazing to solve specific issues – with a discreet, yet practical and user-friendly solution – enables the retention of original glazing and a property’s essential character.
Addressing thermal issues by improving insulation and reducing heat loss helps to lower energy bills and a building’s carbon footprint.
Extra insulation from secondary glazing can eliminate draughts and heat loss by up to 65%, while the robust aluminium frames securely fixed internally enhance security by deterring unwanted intrusion.
Download this handy guide to find out how secondary glazing can positively impact your home.