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How do you measure up for Secondary Glazing

Measuring Tips

Measuring tips

We offer a free cut to size service. Just give us the dimensions at time of order. Our saw cuts to a tolerance of +/-3mm. When considering on where to place/fit the secondary glazing panel please consider the following.

  • Any unevenness on the edges of your reveal
  • The ease of fitting and removing the panels

In the case of the above it is advisable to not place the secondary glazing tight to the outside edge of the frame.

Smartframe glazing strip

Deduct 30mm from outside edge of where you want the frame to sit for the glazing panel size. It is important that there is a clean flat surface all the way round to ensure a good fit. Please ensure that all window furniture e.g. handles etc. fit within the recess.

Magnetic glazing tape

We need the external dimensions of where you want the secondary glazing to sit. The magnetic and steel tapes are 13mm wide so ensure there is enough space on the frame to accommodate this.

Easyfix Clipglaze Edging with Toggles

The clips take up 10mm on each side. Therefore deduct 20mm per dimension from the external dimensions of the window frame/outside edge of where you want the secondary glazing frame to sit.

Framed Magnetic tape

Deduct 8mm per dimension from the external dimensions of the window frame/outside edge of where you want the secondary glazing frame to sit.The framed magnetic tape needs a flat mountable surface of 16mm around the window frame.

Superglaze Upvc Edging

The screw side of the strip takes up 10mm so deduct 20mm per dimension from the external dimensions of the window frame/outside edge of where you want the secondary glazing frame to sit. It is important that there is a clean flat mountable surface of 20mm all the way round to ensure a good fit. Please ensure that all window furniture e.g. handles etc. fit within the recess.