Broomhill · Sash Window Homes
Secondary Glazing for Sash Window Homes Properties in Broomhill, Sheffield
This page covers secondary glazing for sash window homes properties specifically in Broomhill, 2 miles from central Sheffield. The stock here is Victorian and the glazing is usually sash and casement mix. A lot of this stock is let, so we work to void periods and can certify the install for licensing or EPC evidence. Our vans are in Sheffield most weeks; Broomhill is roughly 2 miles out from the centre, comfortably inside the South Yorkshire coverage area.
What goes in, and why
| Property type | Sash Window Homes (Georgian to Edwardian) |
|---|---|
| Original glazing | vertical box sashes of every era |
| Dominant problem | sash rattle, draughts and irreplaceable glass |
| Local window stock | sash and casement mix |
| Consent position | Broomhill is a conservation area — room-side installation keeps the frontage unchanged and is normally acceptable without alteration to historic fabric. |
Local conditions we design around
Sash reveals are rarely square, so every opening is templated on both diagonals before manufacture.
A vertical slider mirrors the movement of a box sash, so both sashes still open and the room keeps its original ventilation pattern.
Sash Window Homes properties date from the Georgian to Edwardian, and the original glazing is vertical box sashes of every era.
Sash rattle, draughts and irreplaceable glass — that is what we are asked to solve in Broomhill.
Local conditions matter: landlord upgrades for student HMOs where noise complaints are common.
Broomhill sits 2 miles from central Sheffield, near Broomhill Library, so a survey visit is usually within the week.
Quotes are written, itemised per opening, and hold for 60 days.
One survey, one fitting team, no subcontracted installers.
Measured performance figures come from our own post-install testing, not manufacturer maximums.
Recent installs nearby
Broomhill student HMO acoustic upgrade
12 bedrooms retrofitted between academic years with 6.4 mm laminated horizontal sliders.
Nether Edge Grade II sash retrofit
Six original box sashes fitted with balanced vertical secondary sliders — full listed-building consent secured in six weeks.
Ecclesall Road bay-window sound retrofit
Three-panel horizontal sliders across a 3.2 m Edwardian bay — Rw measured at 47 dB post-install.
Common questions
How much noise reduction can I realistically expect?
With a 100 mm cavity and 6.4 mm laminated secondary glass we routinely measure 40–47 dB Rw — enough to drop main-road traffic to a soft background hum.
Can I still open the original window?
Yes — every sliding, hinged and lift-out unit is designed to move clear so you can operate the primary window behind it.
Is it worth it on a modern double-glazed window?
For noise, yes — modern DG units were designed for thermal not acoustic performance, and a laminated secondary pane adds the acoustic mismatch they lack.
Will the install harm the original sashes?
No — the secondary system fits into the reveal, not into the sash box. The original window operates exactly as before.
Do you match the frame colour to my existing joinery?
Yes — powder-coated aluminium is available in white, black, grey, satin anodised or any of 200+ RAL colours, colour-matched on request.
Can you fit between tenancies?
Yes — a typical two-bed flat is a half-day fit, so a standard void period is more than enough.
Does this help with EPC or licensing?
Secondary glazing is recognised as a fabric improvement and we provide the product specification and install date for your evidence pack.
Local reference points
- Area
- Broomhill (S10)
- Town
- Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Housing era
- Victorian
- Typical windows
- sash and casement mix
- Landmark
- Broomhill Library
- Conservation area
- Yes — room-side install standard
- Property type
- Sash Window Homes
- Build era
- Georgian to Edwardian
What happens next
- Step 1
Tell us how many openings the property has — sash window homes layouts are consistent enough that we can price closely from a description.
- Step 2
Survey and template every opening, including any that have already been altered by a previous owner.
- Step 3
Manufacture, typically two to three weeks.
- Step 4
Install room-side in a single day for most whole-house jobs in Broomhill.
Sash Window Homes in Broomhill — the short version
Sash rattle, draughts and irreplaceable glass is the recurring issue in sash window homes stock, and in Broomhill it arrives alongside landlord upgrades for student HMOs where noise complaints are common. A room-side secondary system handles both without touching the original windows.
Pricing for multiple units — Homes
Give us the unit count and window schedule and we will quote the whole portfolio with a per-unit breakdown. Sash Window Homes layouts in Broomhill are consistent enough that we can price closely from a room count.