Is Triple Glazing Worth The Expense?

Triple glazing, as you might be able to tell from the name, is made up of three separate layers of glass. Between them the gaps are filled with argon, a heat insulating inert gas, and the whole arrangement is set within a rigid sealed unit.

The three panes of glass can be treated with a low-emissivity metallic coating that reflects some of the heat back into the home too, which increases their energy efficiency.

Originally popular in places like Canada and Scandinavia where there are bitterly cold winters, it is now becoming more and more popular across the world as the drive towards becoming more energy efficient increases. The triple glazing benefits are becoming more obvious in places with milder climates.

There are three key reasons people in countries like the UK are considering them:

• Saving even more on heating bills. Energy costs raising well above the rate of inflation are unfortunately a familiar sight these days, so many people are looking to find ways to make savings wherever they can. For this, double glazing is good. Triple glazing is better. Triple glazing allows a lot of solar heat gain, capturing warmth from the daylight and transferring it to your home. It also has excellent thermal insulation properties to stop heat from escaping. The outcome is a window energy rating of A+ and incredibly low U-values, and there reduced energy bills.
• A more comfortable home. Triple glazing, even better than double glazing, helps ensure a consistent comfortable temperature in your home. Cold spots are eliminated, and sudden changes in temperature outside won’t affect the inside. What’s more, they deliver amazing acoustical insulation – meaning your home is nice and peaceful no matter what is happening in the outside world.
• Better security. The extra pane of glass makes your windows even safer – they’re incredibly difficult to breach or remove, so triple glazing will deter any potential intruders.

With weather in the UK tending more and more towards the more extreme, and energy prices skyrocketing, now is the time to invest in triple glazing. It can reduce heat loss by as much as a third more than double-glazing, not to mention the reduction in noise pollution. As part of the global focus on being more environmentally friendly, triple glazing is likely to be in almost every home before long. While it is a little more expensive than double glazing, the cost will be offset over time by the fantastic savings. Plus, triple glazing tends to last longer than double glazing – it is less prone to condensation build up. An upgrade to triple glazing from single glazing or old windows will save hundreds of pounds per year, or around a 50% reduction in energy bills.

Contact Britelite Windows today if you are looking to install triple glazing in your home, and let us arrange a free appointment. We can supply and fit high quality triple glazing across Surrey, Kent and the rest of the South East.