23 Feb Efficiency comparison of double vs triple glazed windows
Getting the right glass in your home could be more important than you think. With a double glazing window installation or a triple glazing window installation, you can add a thermal barrier to almost any part of your space. You can fit this advanced glass in windows, doors, even conservatories.
Some of the questions about glazing that you would need to be answered when looking at glazing options.
Why should I upgrade to a double or triple glazing window installation?
What are the differences between double glazing and triple glazing?
How do double glazing and triple glazing window installations make windows better?
How do double glazing and triple glazing make doors better?
How do double glazing and triple glazing window installations make conservatories better?
How much does a double glazing window installation or triple glazing window installation cost?
How worthwhile is my investment?
Upgrading your single glazing window installation to a double glazing window installation, two panes of glasswork to create a vacuum that traps heat inside your home. Meanwhile, triple glazing window installations uses three sheets of glass to give you increased insulation.
Either option will allow you to benefit from more warmth, comfort, and even light inside your living space. As well as that, you can reduce your reliance on your central heating with a warmer home. You’ll be able to save money on energy bills and decrease your carbon footprint too.
Why should I upgrade to a double or triple glazing window installation?
You may be noticing that your current glass isn’t helping your home stay warm. In many older homes, single-glazed glass features in windows, doors, and other spaces. These designs are inefficient and are prone to excess heat loss as well as condensation.
Not only does a single glazed pane provide less security as the older panes are generally weaker glass, but older windows and doors often use wooden frames and structures. While they offer some protection, timber can often wear away over time and in bad weather, meaning it loses its strength.
The type of glass you have also affects your conservatory, too. Many older structures use polycarbonate, a cheap plastic-based material, for roofing and surrounding panels. Rather than give you a bright, airy space, it loses heat almost immediately and allows weather from outside to play havoc with the room.
So, if you’re experiencing any of these issues, then investing in new glass for your home could transform it completely. Double glazing and triple glazing can make your home feel more spacious, more secure, and you won’t have to clean it regularly either. With its cutting-edge materials, this glass will perform for a lifetime.
What are the differences between double glazing or triple glazing?
The main difference between double glazing and triple glazing is the amount of glass they use. Double glazing uses two panels, while triple glazing uses three. While the increased number of panes can help triple glazing to offer increased insulation, it means the cost goes up. Not only that, but double glazing has its advantages too.
For example, double glazing is a more flexible option for your home. With less glass, your windows will be more lightweight. There’ll be less cover from natural light, giving you a brighter space. Additionally, double glazing puts less weight on uPVC and aluminium frames, meaning you could get smoother, more reliable operation for longer.
However, triple glazing offers better energy-saving benefits. It puts more in between your home and the outside world, giving you increased protection from the cold. With a warmer space, you can also save more money on your central heating. That way, you can start to get money back on your investment straight away.
Triple glazing also makes your home even safer than double glazing. Most triple glazing installations only use toughened glass panels in their designs, meaning your windows and doors can give you stunning security with triple glazing.
For these added benefits, triple glazing does come at a premium though. On average, triple glazing costs 30% more to install than double glazing. Not only that, but installation is more complex and can take longer, disrupting your home. Therefore, it’s essential to consider what matters most to you before making a decision.
How does double glazing and triple glazing make windows better?
Windows are a crucial element in how you heat and provide light for your home.
In a new casement window, double glazing works with the frames to shield your space from the cold. These advanced windows give you outstanding insulation without any reductions in natural light, thanks to slim uPVC and aluminium. Both double and triple glazing glass can withstand even the worst weather, meaning they won’t wear down.
You could also add windows to your home that have bold, innovative designs. For example, sliding sash windows use advanced glass in their elegant, upward-opening system. All you have to do is slide the glass up to reveal stunning views and fresh air. When you close the window, you’ll also get superb protection and security too.
In tilt and turn windows, you can tilt the glass any which way to make a window fit in even the smallest room. Not only that, but cleaning becomes straightforward with this design. You won’t have to do it often either, as many of our suppliers offer double glazing and triple glazing that is self-cleaning, so it’ll break down dirt and scum for you.
How do double glazing and triple glazing make doors better?
You can also enhance doors massively with double glazing and triple glazing. With new glass, you’ll turn your entrance into a gateway to a stylish, secure and energy-saving home.
For a start, you could install uPVC doors in any part of your home that provides a long-lasting structure with excellent glazing. You can often customise doors to feature as much glass as you want. That way, you can take greater control of how you want to light your living space.
Composite doors also feature double glazing and triple glazing as options in their design. These doors use a blend of materials like timber, GRP or uPVC to give your home brilliant insulation and robust security.
Another benefit of adding doors with double glazing is that you can convert your home into a bright, natural space. You can invest in sliding and bi-fold doors that use multiple large panels of glass to give you incredible light, views and energy-saving benefits. They sit on an in-line slider, so they provide a seamless gateway to your garden and preserve space inside your home too.
How do double glazing and triple glazing make conservatories better?
Conservatories are infamous for being less useable spaces when the weather changes. However, this is mainly down to cheap materials and poor build quality. With double glazing and triple glazing, you can benefit from far better insulation.
A conservatory with double glazing or triple glazing won’t lose its shape in poor conditions either, as the material is completely weatherproof. It protects your home from the cold, and even regulates excess heat, meaning your space will be more usable all year round.
Also, this glass can also transform your conservatory into the first line of your home’s defense. Double glazing and triple glazing feature multi-point locking systems, which make the glass impossible to remove from the frame. Coupled with reinforced structures and connecting doors, you’ll be investing in peace of mind for you and your family.
With a conservatory roof that features double glazing and triple glazing, you’ll make your space far more efficient. That way, you can use it every day for a variety of purposes, while also saving money for the rest of your home.
How much does double glazing and triple glazing cost?
Double glazing and triple glazing provide rewarding investments for your home, no matter where you fit them. In windows, doors and your extended spaces, they’ll start making money back on your investment straight away.
Double glazing costs around £300 as a starting price for replacing the glass in a smaller window, while triple glazing starts at closer to £400 for a similar job. While triple glazing offers better energy saving and security, double glazing still provides much of this along with more light and flexibility.
When it comes to doors and conservatories, you can expect to pay more, with a similar difference in price between double glazing and triple glazing.
How worthwhile is the investment?
Most glazed window panels being offered can be up to A++ energy rating which in turn means that they lose almost no energy from your home. It has been suggested that, in larger homes, this could equate to energy savings of around £155 a year, this way you could make your investment back within three years.
If you’re interested in triple glazing for your home, take a look at our New Windows packages. Alternatively, just take a look at our other services for more!
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