Are Triple Glazed Windows Worth The Cost?
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Double glazing has proven to be an effective way to make homes more efficient. However, what if a third pane of glass was introduced? Would triple glazing bring even more benefits than double glazing?
If you are considering getting new windows in your home, you may be wondering if triple glazing is worth the cost. In this article, we will go over some of the pros and cons of triple glazing to help you decide whether or not to fork out on a set of these windows for your home.
Benefits of Triple Glazing
You may not think adding an extra glass pane to your window would make much difference. However, it does have many benefits.
The additional pane of glass can help to further reduce noise levels from outside, and it also increases the efficiency of your home as less heat can escape.
Below is a list of some of the ways that triple glazing could benefit your home:
- Reduced noise levels
- A warmer, more comfortable home
- Reduced heat loss
- Increased efficiency
- Lower energy bills
- Reduced condensation
- Added security
- Increased home value
Triple Glazing Vs Double Glazing
You may wonder if that extra glass pane can make much of a difference. As mentioned above, there are several benefits of triple glazing, but how do these benefits compare to double-glazed windows?
Triple glazing costs more than double glazing, so double glazing wins in terms of pricing. Triple glazing is also heavier than double glazing.
While this may not seem like such a big issue, a heavier window will require a stronger fitting to take the additional weight so that the surrounding wall doesn’t become damaged.
This isn’t too much of an issue as modern fittings are built to be extremely reliable, and your window installer should be able to advise on the best types of fittings and surrounds based on your particular choice of windows.
One of the most important things to consider when choosing new windows is the u-value. This is the measurement of the energy efficiency of windows.
The lower the u-value is, the better the windows will act as an insulator, keeping your home warm and cosy. The u-value of double glazing is 2.8, and the u-value of triple glazing is 0.8 to 0.6.
With this in mind, you can see how triple glazing out performs double glazing in terms of the energy efficiency.
Disadvantages of Triple Glazing
One of the biggest benefits of triple glazing is that it will allow you to keep more heat in your home, so you don’t have to have your heating on as much or for as long.
On the other hand, triple glazing allows less heat from the sun to enter your home. This means that double glazing is able to harness much more solar energy than triple glazing.
As we’ve mentioned, triple glazing is heavier than double glazing, so it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to use your existing window frames as it could cause some structural issues to your home.
This means that, in addition to the cost of your windows, you will also need to pay more for new window frames.
