Keep warm this winter: The ultimate guide to triple glazing
From saving money on those pesky energy bills to keeping your family cosy, there’s plenty of reasons to invest in quality triple glazing this winter. But with all the technical jargon and shifty salesman around how can you be sure you’re investing in the perfect product?
That’s why our team of friendly experts have put their decades of experience behind this trusty triple glazing guide, to help you get it right - first time.
Triple glazing - the new normal
Perhaps you’re fed up of having frosty toes in the morning? Or you can’t work out how to prevent that super-annoying cold spot by the front door? The fact is, traditional double glazing just doesn’t cut it anymore and triple glazing has become the onlysensible solution.
What makes triple glazing so unique?
This all comes down the measure of a product’s thermal conductivity. In plain English, this means how good a product is at preventing heat loss. This is called a ‘U-Value’. The lower the U-Value, the less heat you’ll lose. Simple.
Triple glazing products can have a U-Value as low as 0.5W/m2k. To put this into perspective, that’s an improvement of up to 60% on heat loss reduction than the very best double glazing out there.
Specifically, U value for a triple glazed skylight would usually be between 0.8 to 1.0 compared to 1.2 to 1.5 for a double glazed skylight. Still not convinced? Stand in front of your double glazing and we’re pretty sure you’ll still be feeling some cold air coming from the windows.
The benefits of triple glazing
Products that offer the ultimate insulation not only help you to save money and stay warmer, they can also help to reduce problems such as condensation. And with triple glazing offering an all round solution - don’t stop at your windows and bi-folding doors.
Heat rises and ends up escaping predominantly through the roof, so if you’re thinking of upgrading to triple glazing, give your rooflight a little love too.
Are there any drawbacks?
Like anything, triple glazing solutions aren’t for everyone. So before you take the plunge, here are a few things to think about:
Price
Of course, triple glazing can be much pricier than its double glazed counterpart. So while you’ll save on those energy bills in the long term, it does mean forking out a bigger investment in the short term.
Installation
Triple glazing also weighs more which can make installation a little trickier (and more expensive). Sometimes, construction requires adding steel into the ceiling to help support the weight - something to consider if you’ve just refurbished your home.
Aesthetic
Lastly, if you’re going for an uber-slimline, modern look, triple glazing might not work for you. Because the glass units are heavier, it requires the addition of more rafters which can change the finished look.
Luxury triple glazing that works for you
Inspired to try out triple glazing in your home? We can recommend a selection of triple glazing products suited to your lifestyle - working closely with you each step of the way.
We’ll help you narrow down your product selection to the perfect choice and offer plenty of expert advice on installation and maintenance for peace of mind. Get in touch to kickstart your triple glazing journey today.
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