Hinged Aluminium Secondary Glazing

Our hinged secondary glazing can either be butt hinged, friction hinged or parallel friction hinged, each has it own advantages and disadvantages. Generally hinged secondary glazing lends itself to use in hard to treat areas such as bay windows and other specialist applications. It is ideal for large glass areas where quick and easy regular access is required. i.e. for maintenance, ventilation or cleaning.

Butt hinged units open to around 150° giving a large clear opening for full access to the existing windows. Friction hinged units open to around 65° providing a large opening. The friction hinges allow the panel to be held in any given position between it’s maximum and minimum opening, regulating ventilation. Parallel hinged or PIP™ secondary provides a restricted opening for controlled, secure ventilation. Hinged and Lift Out units can be combined for specialist applications.

Features - Butt Hinged Units

Available in Economy Odd Leg and Luxury Subframe systems. (see table below)
Opens to approximately 150°, giving a large clear opening.
Can either be hinged to one side or split in the middle and double butt hinged.
The hinged unit is secured shut using locking catches for added security.
Slim, Discreet and unobtrusive frames; Jamb is 70 - 77mm and interlock is just 77mm.
Ideal for use in listed buildings and conservation areas.
Is equally at home in commercial or domestic applications.
Can take single glazed units up to 6.8mm.
Variety of glass types are available to tailor our secondary to your individual requirements; be it heat, noise or security that is your priority.
Available in any of over 200 different RAL colours.

Medium Duty Frameless Butt Hinged Units (Panel Only)

Medium duty butt hinge units are simply a panel with hinges attached, it has no outerframe and no wooden subframe. It is a face fix system that is simply mounted directly onto the existing windows. They can either be made as top hung or side hung panels that are secured shut using a magnet. These super slim panels have sight-lines of just 36mm all round.

Systems

System	Available	Details
		Economy Odd Leg System - slim-line face fix. Fixed through an aluminium flange, it is quick and easy to install Our most affordable system. Can be secured shut using a lockable catch for added security.
		Luxury Subframe System - slim-line face fix or reveal fix. Has a wooden subframe and trims for a clean and attractive finish. Can be secured shut using a lockable catch for added security. Our most aesthetically pleasing system.
		Heavy Duty System - reveal fix. The thicker frames can take double glazed sealed units. Can achieve larger maximum widths & heights. See technical tab Can be secured shut using a lockable catch.