Thinking about getting your windows replaced? Wondering whether to go for double or triple glazing? Make sure you have all the facts before making a buying decision. That’s why this article will break down the differences between double and triple glazing windows, and the pros and cons of each.
Double glazing uses two panes of glass separated by a layer of argon gas, while triple glazing adds a third pane and an additional argon gas layer. That extra barrier makes an emphatic difference — trapping more warmth inside your home, reducing outside noise, and improving comfort in every season.
The Benefits of Double Glazing
Pros:
Double glazing offers a proven solution to improving your home’s insulation compared to single glazing. Double glazing helps to reduce your heating bills through the two-layered glass technology, ensuring that less heat escapes your home, keeping it warmer for longer. Double glazing could potentially have a quicker return on your investment, although these may be marginal compared to triple glazing.
Cons:
Double glazing has drawbacks attached to it. Double glazing is less efficient than triple glazing. Therefore, more heat escapes, especially during colder winter nights. Double glazing windows can still allow condensation due to not having the three-layered technology that triple glazing offers. This can lead to further issues down the line. Although double glazing offers a solution to noise reduction, it still isn’t as effective as triple glazing when it comes to sound insulation.
The Power of Triple Glazing
Pros:
Triple glazing windows are a step above double glazing when it comes to super insulation and keeping your home warmer and safer. For example, HeatGuard’s Super Insulating Triple Glazed Windows combine Kommerling’s state-of-the-art uPVC frames, with Planitherm’s technically advanced glazing, to produce one of the most thermally evolved windows available. Triple glazing technology dramatically reduces the noise from the outside world, creating a calmer and quieter atmosphere in your home. Added to this, triple glazing windows increase your safety, due to the extra layer of protection compared to double glazing. Due to the technology and benefits mentioned, triple glazing windows will give you a better return on your investment. Drastically lower your heating bills, as well as other benefits such as excellent noise reduction and supreme security.
Cons:
There are drawbacks with triple glazing, as there are with most things. But to keep transparency, we will outline them here. Triple glazing windows have a higher cost than double glazing, due to the extra layer of technology used, materials, and the benefits that come with that. It is expected that it can cost around 10-20% more for a triple glazed window than a double glazed window. Secondly, due to the heavier weight of a triple glazed window, in some cases doors, frames, or systems may need reinforcing or replacing to be able to manage the weight of the triple layered glass. However, this is something that is can be organised with the company you choose to deal with. Here at HeatGuard, we do offer that if necessary, making the experience much smoother for you.
So, Is the Extra Cost Worth It?
Absolutely. Triple glazing pays for itself in lower bills, improved home life, and added property value. The energy savings accumulate year after year, while the extra insulation creates a noticeably warmer, quieter, and more comfortable living environment.
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