Q3 - 2025
Smart Acrylic Secondary Glazing for Better Insulation in the Hall

Tita has found a clever and affordable solution to add extra insulation to her hallway with acrylic secondary glazing. She initially tackled the draught around the door using draught strips. Then she decided to improve the insulation of the windows above the front door with secondary glazing made from acrylic. The old windows were single-glazing, which is not very effective for insulation. Acrylic is clear and easy to use, making it almost invisible.
The project
Tita and her family were looking for a simple way to better insulate their hallway. They used acrylic sheets as temporary secondary glazing. The acrylic was attached using self-adhesive metal tape and magnetic strips. The result is a nearly invisible solution that significantly enhances the insulation in their hallway. “We wanted the option to remove the secondary glazing, for example; to clean them,” Tita explains. “The acrylic is so beautifully clear that you hardly notice the panes are there.”
Step-by-step guide
Measure
Clean
Attach
Cut
Place
Materials and tools used

Tools
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Degreaser (Acetone)
Other requirements
- Self-adhesive metal tape
- Self-adhesive magnetic tape
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