High quality secondary glazing for homeowners

Incarnation secondary glazing offers many benefits over cheap DIY solutions found online. We manufacture bespoke, made-to-measure units designed to precisely fit your needs. Find a trusted installer near you today or get in touch with our expert team.

Versatile
design

outstanding
performance

high quality
10-year warranty

what is secondary glazing

Secondary glazing is a discreet, internal window that enhances your existing window’s performance.
By adding a second, ultra-slim aluminium window to the room side of an existing window, secondary glazing creates an air cavity. Just like double-glazing, the combination of glass and air cavity provides an effective barrier to heat loss and noise, while the window itself adds a second layer of security.

  • Draught-Proofing — Stop cold air and draughts
  • Acoustic Insulation — Reduce noise from outside
  • Thermal Efficiency — Keep your home warmer
  • Cost-Effective Alternative — No need to replace windows
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Secondary glazing benefits

Secondary glazing provides a solution for homeowners looking to improve their property’s performance while preserving the character of their existing windows. Ideal for both contemporary and period homes, secondary glazing enhances energy efficiency, reduces noise, and increases security without altering the original window structure.

Enhanced thermal insulation

Secondary glazing creates an insulating air gap that significantly improves your home’s heat retention, keeping your space warmer in winter and cooler in summer. This boost in thermal efficiency helps you save on energy bills and creates a more comfortable living environment.

Effective noise Reduction

If you live in a busy area or close to noisy roads, secondary glazing can dramatically reduce external noise, providing a quieter and more peaceful living environment.

Increased
Security

Adding a layer of secondary glazing to your windows makes it more difficult for intruders to gain entry. This added security helps to safeguard your home and provide peace of mind.

PRESERVE YOUR HOME’S CHARACTER

Our secondary glazing solutions are designed to be discreet and complementary to your existing windows. Whether your home has historic charm or modern style, secondary glazing preserves the aesthetic of your property while delivering advanced performance benefits.

Reversible
Installation

One of the key advantages of secondary glazing is that it’s a reversible solution. It can be installed without modifying your existing windows, making it ideal for listed buildings or properties where maintaining original features is crucial.

Take a look at our secondary glazing options

Horizontal Sliding

Ideal for large windows and spaces with limited access

The most common secondary glazing style, horizontal sliders feature panels that slide from side to side. This type is perfect for wide windows or areas where vertical space is constrained. The sliding mechanism is smooth and efficient, providing easy access to the existing window and excellent insulation without the need for additional space for opening.
  • Features: Space-efficient, smooth sliding operation, effective thermal and acoustic insulation.
  • Best For: Large or wide windows, areas with limited vertical space.
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Vertical Sliding

Perfect for traditional and heritage properties

Incarnation secondary vertical sliders are designed from the ground up to fit over traditional sliding sash or modern ‘mock sash’ windows. As one of the most popular window styles found in listed buildings, they use tensioned balances to support the sashes, letting them slide up and down easily. This style is particularly suited for sash windows and properties where maintaining a traditional look is important.
There is also the option of upgrading to tilting vertical sliders, allowing for easy cleaning and maintenance of both the primary and secondary windows.
  • Features: Traditional design, smooth vertical sliding, effective thermal and acoustic insulation.
  • Best For: Heritage properties, sash windows, and traditional aesthetics.
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Tilt Vertical Sliding

Ideal for enhanced functionality with a modern touch

Tilting vertical sliders offer the same advantages as our standard option, with the added benefit of a 45-degree tilt-in function. This advanced feature allows the sashes to tilt inward for safe cleaning. Additionally, the sashes can be fully removed for even greater convenience.
  • Features: Tilt-to-clean functionality, easy access, smooth sliding operation, effective thermal and acoustic insulation.
  • Best For: Modern and versatile spaces, where easy access and style are key.
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Hinged

Ideal for frequent access and versatility

Hinged secondary glazing units operate like a door, swinging open to provide easy access to the original window. This type is ideal for areas where regular maintenance or ventilation is needed. Hinged units offer excellent insulation and can be customised to fit various window sizes, styles and can also be hung from either side. Hinged units typically open inwards, so it is important to consider any current factors like blinds or curtains.
  • Features: Easy to open, versatile for access, effective insulation.
  • Best For: Rooms requiring frequent access, such as kitchens or utility areas.
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Lift Out

Ideal for occasional access and discreet installation

Lift-out secondary glazing panels are designed to be easily removed and replaced. This type is ideal for windows where access is infrequent but where a high level of insulation is still required. The lift-out design ensures that the secondary glazing is discreet when in place and easy to handle when removed.
  • Features: Removable for cleaning, discreet, high insulation.
  • Best For: Windows where access is not needed regularly but insulation is a priority such as bays, corner windows and tight spaces.
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Fixed

Ideal for permanent installation with no need for access

Fixed secondary glazing units are permanently installed and non-opening, making them ideal for windows that don’t require regular access. These offer excellent thermal and acoustic performance while preserving the original window’s design with no sightlines. Fixed units can also be combined with other window styles as part of a larger secondary window. offer excellent thermal and acoustic performance while preserving the original window’s design with no sightlines.
  • Features: Permanent fixing with discreet sightlines, high insulation and acoustic performance.
  • Best For: Properties where windows do not need to be opened or require a secondary window to enhance thermal or acoustic performance.
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Warmer, Quieter and More Secure

Secondary glazing is a simple, discreet and highly effective way of making any building warmer, quieter and more secure. Find your nearest approved installer or get in touch to learn more about how secondary glazing can enhance your property.

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WHY CHOOSE SECONDARY GLAZING?

Secondary glazing is simple to design and install. It doesn’t damage the existing windows and – designed properly – matches their horizontal and vertical sightlines. It’s discreet, unobtrusive and matches the existing décor.

It isn’t just a solution for old, individual homes. Commercial and public buildings can all benefit from the low-cost thermal and acoustic efficiency of secondary glazing, whether they’re being refurbished or converted to residential. Incarnation secondary glazing has been specified for schools, hotels, office conversions, hospitals and churches, to name but a few.

  • Effective barrier to heat and noise
  • Second layer of security
  • Simple to design and install
  • No damage to the existing window
  • Matches the existing decor
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