It is widely accepted that double glazing is a must have on any new home and is a priority upgrade for any property without it in place.
Double glazing offers an instant massive upgrade on energy efficiency, sound reduction, security, and durability in comparison to the out dated single glazing and if you still have single glazed units it is essential that you replace them as a matter of urgency.
In more recent times, you may have come across triple glazing, an upgrade even on the high performing double glazing, claiming to be superior in every aspect and a must have for the modern homeowner.
Triple glazing involves the installation of a further layer of glass within the window frame, matched by an additional argon gas filling inside. This doubles the number of air cavities within the window unit.
Some people believe that the upgrade to triple glazing from double will soon become essential in the same way that single to double is today, whilst others think that this is a step too far and triple glazing isn’t actually required. The truth is somewhere in the middle. Double to triple glazing is not as big of an upgrade as single to double glazing in terms of the boost you get in energy efficiency, but there certainly is a big difference between the two.
In this blog we will examine if triple glazing really is worth the hype and help you decide if it is worth installing in your own home.
What are the advantages of triple glazing?
Triple Glazing does everything that double glazing does, only better. It offers much lower U-Values (the measurement used to determine a windows energy efficiency, is much harder for an intruder to break through, and prevents almost all noise from entering your home. There can be no doubt that your property will be a safer, more comfortable, and more relaxing place to be with triple glazing installed than without.
If you were building your own home, it would certainly make sense to install triple glazing instead of double. The additional cost is worth it for the benefits you receive and you get the peace of mind that your home is well prepared for whatever the future may bring. Similarly, if you still have single glazing installed and are desperately in need of an upgrade you might decide to skip double glazing altogether and simply upgrade directly to triple.
On the other hand, if you have recently had double glazing installed, the general consensus is that it probably isn’t worth upgrading further to triple glazing. If you aren’t sure, the best thing to do is to get in touch with a professional such as the Advanced Group who will be able to conduct a survey of your property to determine the energy efficiency boost you could receive by upgrading to triple glazing and the potential savings that could be made. This will allow you to make a more informed final decision and reduce risk significantly.