Customer Project Ideas – Secondary Glazing

A homeowner living near a busy main road approached Omega Build looking for an effective noise reduction window solution without replacing their existing windows. The goal was to significantly improve sound insulation while maintaining the appearance and functionality of the original window. The SolutionThe customer selected our made-to-measure Smartslider 2 Panel Horizontal Sliding Secondary Glazing […]

When it comes to improving thermal insulation, reducing heat loss, and enhancing comfort, secondary glazing is one of the most effective solutions for homeowners. In this recent project, a customer upgraded both their kitchen and bathroom using our innovative Smart Slider secondary glazing systems. The Project The customer installed: A 3-panel Smart Slider secondary glazing […]

The Challenge Alasdair needed an effective way to improve the insulation of his traditional sash-style windows without replacing the existing frames. The rooms suffered from heat loss, draughts, and was difficult to keep warm during colder months. Like many homeowners with older or heritage windows, he wanted a solution that would: Improve thermal performance Maintain […]

A Warm, Energy-Efficient Upgrade for a Historic Home Older and heritage properties often suffer from cold, draughty rooms due to original single-glazed windows. This 200-year-old cottage was no exception. The homeowners were struggling with non-standard, single-glazed metal frame windows that allowed significant draughts and heat loss throughout the year. Wanting to preserve the character of […]

North-facing windows are well known for letting in cold air, especially when single glazed. In this home, a single-glazed north-facing window was causing persistent draughts, creating an uncomfortably cold room during the winter months. The homeowners wanted an effective, low-cost solution that they could easily install themselves—without the expense or disruption of replacing the entire […]

The Lees window was cold and draughty.  It was between their utility room and an unheated sun room. There were cold draughts coming from this window that they wanted to eliminate. They didn’t want to replace the complete window and instead needed a fairly low cost solution that was easy to fit themselves. They fitted […]

The Problem: A Cold, Condensation-Prone Utility Room The utility room at the Greenhams’ home was uncomfortably cold and draughty. The cause? A large, single-glazed window letting in cold air — and heavy condensation from their tumble dryer making things worse. Replacing the window with a full UPVC double-glazed unit wasn’t an option. What they needed […]

The Problem The Knappers’ dining room was cold, draughty and uncomfortable, especially during winter. Because the window is north facing, it suffered from heavy morning condensation and allowed significant heat loss. With several rooms still to insulate, they needed a low-cost, DIY-friendly secondary glazing solution that would improve warmth without replacing the existing windows. The […]

The Problem James had a cold, draughty north-facing window that regularly suffered from morning condensation. Like many UK homes with older frames, the room felt chilly, and outside noise — including traffic and a nearby church clock — easily entered the house. With several rooms to insulate, he needed a low-cost, DIY secondary glazing solution […]