{"id":1287,"date":"2022-10-20T09:10:07","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T09:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/applications\/?p=1287"},"modified":"2025-03-21T12:34:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T12:34:35","slug":"secondary-glazing-with-magnets-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/blog\/secondary-glazing-with-magnets-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Secondary Glazing With Magnets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The nights are drawing in, the temperature is dropping, and frost is starting to appear, all the classic signs that winter is approaching! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the cold weather, our Experts frequently get asked about winter-based applications, in particular about achieving secondary glazing with magnets. Secondary glazing is a cheaper solution to double glazing and is something you can install yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this in mind, we have put together a simple step-by-step guide for you. All you need is our&nbsp;FerroFlex\u00ae,&nbsp;MagFlex\u00ae&nbsp;tapes, and a plastic sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Benefits Include<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Double-Glazing-Icons-1-700x238.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1288\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now simply follow our easy step-by-step guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DG-1-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1289\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure your plastic sheet will fit and cover the full width and length of your window.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DG-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1290\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then simply measure and cut the self-adhesive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/magflex\">MagFlex\u00ae Tape<\/a>\u00a0to the size of your plastic sheet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DG-3-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1291\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stick the self-adhesive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/magflex\">MagFlex\u00ae Tape<\/a>\u00a0around the edge of your plastic sheet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DG-4-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1292\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then repeat this process with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/ferroflex\">FerroFlex\u00ae tape<\/a>\u00a0around the window frame. Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/ferroflex\">FerroFlex\u00ae tapes<\/a>\u00a0have a gloss white finish, providing a clean aesthetic when applied to your window.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DG-5-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1293\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow the tapes to secure separately for 24-32 hours before applying them to each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DG-6-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1294\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply apply the plastic sheet to your window frame. You now have your own secondary glazing at a fraction of the cost!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Shop Products Here:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/ferroflex\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/FERROFLEX.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1295\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/magflex\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MAGFLEX.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1297\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The nights are drawing in, the temperature is dropping, and frost is starting to appear, all the classic signs that winter is approaching! 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