Is Triple Glazing Worth It?

When the majority of people think of windows they think of double glazing and recognise that two panes of glass are more energy efficient than one. But with energy prices rising and energy resources running out we have now reached a time where double glazing may no longer be enough. Is this the advent of energy efficient triple glazing in Scotland?

Differences Between Triple Glazing, Double Glazing and Single Glazing

The difference between single glazed windows, double glazed windows and triple glazed windows put simply is the number of panes of glass in the window. That means a triple glazed unit essentially contains three panes of glass. An additional pane differentiates it from a double glazed unit and two extra panes differentiate it from a single glazed unit. However, there are very many different variables that actually determine the performance of a window.  All window performances are rated in U-values. The higher this value is the worse the window is at being energy efficient.

Double glazing has a lower value than single glazing, but as you can imagine when you add that third pane of glass, the U value goes even lower. Of course a lot depends on the quality of the window and the glazing used, but the best U value is generally around 0.65 for a window with three panes. The Government recommended standard is currently 1.6 U-value. At Advanced our windows can go as low as 0.6u u-value, making them twice as efficient.

The Benefits of Triple Glazing

Before you consider triple glazing for your home, you may want to understand the advantages that triple glazing offers. As the benefits of triple glazing are what make it a popular choice in the homes of many of our customers.

Increase in Energy Efficiency

Double glazing provides far better insulation than single glazing. It is an energy efficient way to upgrade single glazed windows. This added energy efficiency helps many customers save on their energy bills as it prevents excess heat loss. The logic still applies with three panes, triple glazing will provide even better insulation than double glazing.

Reduces Noise Pollution

Another benefit is that triple glazing provides is noise reduction benefits. If you live by a busy road, work from home or simply wish to enjoy some peace and quiet when you’re in your own home, it can be well worth the investment as the three panes of glass within a triple glazed unit can help reduce noise pollution and be even more efficient than double or single glazed windows.

Better Security

Is the safety and security of your home a cause of concern to you? The windows in your home can unfortunately be a way for a potential intruder to access your property. The extra pane of glass in triple glazed windows can provide an extra level of security. In addition, all our triple glazed units have the latest locking technology that have been tried and tested to ensure it provides our customers a high level of safety.

Cost of Triple Glazing

Many people assume this form of modern glazing isn’t worth investing in because of the price difference between double glazing and triple glazing. In some instances they may be correct but that completely depends on the price you pay for your windows and the quality of the window in question.

At Advanced we absolutely believe in the benefits of triple glazing over double glazing and as such we stand by that. We only offer triple glazing as standard and we offer our triple glazing products at the same price as we used to supply our highest quality double glazing at. Triple for the price of double. Now ask…

Is triple glazing right for your home?

At Advanced, we believe your home should be built for your specific needs. You may realise that double glazing is what you want and that’s enough to suit your home. You may look at the benefits that triple glazing offers and realise that its time to upgrade your windows. To learn more about if triple glazing is right for you and your property or if triple glazing is worth the upgrade for you, e-mail us or call us now on 08000 502 502.