Colin Bignell's Contact Details

Colin Bignell's Company Details

Selectaglaze Ltd

St Albans, ENG, UK • 100 - 249 Employees
Construction Services

Selectaglaze is a specialist designer, manufacturer and installer of bespoke secondary glazing systems, in London and across the UK. As every window comes with its own set of design and performance requirements, each project will have its own unique solution. Founded in 1966, Selectaglaze is known for meticulous attention to detail and passion for the perfect end result. Testament to the quality of product, service and expertise, Selectaglaze was awarded a Royal Warrant in 2004. Selectaglaze has the widest range of secondary glazing units providing a vast range of sympathetic solutions for all window types and building aesthetic styles. The technical team are highly experienced in tailoring specifications to the project and insuring that the optimum solution is recommended to clients. The in-house teams of installers ensure that the secondary glazing system is fitted as per the technical advisors' specification. Benefits Warmer - Thermal secondary glazing can aid in reducing the carbon footprint of a building, improving the thermal properties of an existing single paned window by up to 75%. Products and services have assisted a number of clients achieve ‘Good’ and ‘Excellent’ BREEAM ratings, as well as projects approaching EnerPHit/Passivhaus standards. Quieter – Acoustic secondary glazing can reduce the transmission of noise through a window by up to 45dB. This dramatic reduction is as a result of the fully independent nature of the bespoke unit coupled with the gap created between the two windows. Safer – Security secondary glazing can provide an invisible barrier to even the most determined intruders. Specialist blast mitigation and ballistic units can protect occupants against blasts and firearm attack. Retrofitting The beauty of secondary glazing is that it can be fitted to virtually any property type, but has particular relevance to heritage and listed buildings as it is a discreet and reversible adaptation.