Smart Acrylic Secondary Glazing for Better Insulation in the Hall
1
Measure
Measure the window frames accurately. Order acrylic sheets with the right dimensions.
2
Clean
Clean and degrease the window frames with a degreaser, like acetone. Let it dry thoroughly.
3
Attach
Attach the self-adhesive metal tape to the edges of the frames around the windows.
4
Cut
Cut the magnetic strip to size and stick it onto the edges of the acrylic sheets.
5
Place
Carefully place the acrylic sheets against the metal tape so they click into place.
Materials and tools used
Clear cast (GS) acrylic sheet 4 mm

Clear cast (GS) acrylic sheet 4 mm
Tools
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Degreaser (Acetone)
Other requirements
- Self-adhesive metal tape
- Self-adhesive magnetic tape
Tita’s tips for others
“Take your time. The more accurately you measure, adhere the metal tape to the frame, and attach the magnetic strip to the acrylic sheet edges, the better the final result will be. It's a bit tricky, but there's actually a protective film layer on each side of the acrylic!”
Tita’s tips for others
“Take your time. The more accurately you measure, adhere the metal tape to the frame, and attach the magnetic strip to the acrylic sheet edges, the better the final result will be. It's a bit tricky, but there's actually a protective film layer on each side of the acrylic!”
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