A discussion with David Berg, Hurley Development’s former Property Management Vice President, on the transformative, year-round value of commercial secondary windows, their reliability during extreme weather events, and their surprisingly easy installation process.
Commercial secondary windows can solve a host of building energy and comfort issues, including thermal discomfort, exterior noise disruption, sun glare, draftiness, high utility bills, high peak load and HVAC system stress caused by extreme temperatures. However, studies show that secondary windows will provide the most benefit for existing buildings...
Secondary windows—also known as interior storm windows, insulating panels, or secondary glazing systems—are a cost-effective, high-performance alternative to full window replacement for commercial buildings with old, inefficient windows. Secondary windows reduce heating and cooling energy use by up to 20 percent and cost 30 to 50 percent less than window...
Secondary glazing systems (SGS) offer buildings owners the opportunity to improve existing window performance, increase tenant value and decrease operating expenses—all with virtually no disruption to ongoing building operations.
Secondary glazing systems (SGS), sometimes referred to as interior window retrofitting products, are a simple straightforward solution to improving the performance of existing buildings at a reasonable cost and without disrupting occupants. The vast majority of energy consumption in the commercial and residential building sector stems from buildings that are...
