Designed for purpose
Selectaglaze secondary glazing designs are used extensively within schools, colleges and universities in locations including:- Classrooms
- Lecture halls
- Libraries
- Student accommodation
- Performance studios
- Control windows
- Secure reception windows
- Clean room environments
- Secure laboratories
- Improve comfort and therefore concentration levels
- Minimise draughts
- Lower energy costs
- Reduce carbon footprint
Low ambient noise levels in classrooms will:
- Limit distractions
- Improve concentration
- Reduce voice strain
Upper limits for IANL (indoor ambient noise level) during normal teaching hours:
Room type | Upper limit for IANL (dB) |
Nursery school rooms, primary classrooms, secondary classrooms | 35 dB |
Open-plan teaching areas | 40 dB |
Primary music classroom | 35 dB |
Secondary music classroom | 35 dB |
Lecture room | 35 dB |
Classroom designed specifically for use by hearing-impaired students | 30 dB |
Quieter
Well specified secondary glazing will improve thermal performance, provide significant acoustic insulation and enhance security all through one product. Sensitive design ensures that it closely reflects the lines of the original windows including those that are curved. As a reversible adaptation it is also acceptable, in almost all cases, for use in Listed buildings.
Educational buildings are often targets of theft, vandalism and sometimes arson. Secure secondary glazing can:
- Protect valuable equipment
- Safeguard staff in reception areas
- Provide enhanced protection for secure laboratories
Installed with care
Secondary windows are purpose made and arrive fully factory glazed. Installation can be completed quickly and efficiently with minimum disruption but where work could impact on staff or students it can be programmed to coincide with holiday periods.
From primary schools through to universities; we all learn better in a quiet and comfortable environment - concentration is improved and communication is easier. Many schools and colleges occupy traditional buildings in noisy locations, with original single glazed windows, which can have an adverse impact on the learning environment.