Installing and replacing windows and doors is hard work, expensive and time-consuming, so it’s important to make the right decision based on your needs when choosing between double-glazed or triple-glazed windows. It is very important to influence the climatic characteristics of the region and the place where you live in your decision. Your home may be located next to a busy main road, where noise reduction is a priority for you, or you want to minimize your home’s heat loss. Until a few years ago, triple glazing was primarily used in extremely cold regions and was rarely installed or marketed in warmer climates. But now, because of the advantages these windows have, they are used in different climates. In this article, we have highlighted the main differences between double and triple glazing to help you make the right choice.
What is a triple window and what are its features?
The triple-glazed window has three layers of glass. You might think that the triple-glazed window has a better performance because of the extra layer of glass and two sealed units, but each type of window has unique characteristics that make them suitable for different situations. In triple-glazed windows, it is not necessary for the glass used to be the same, you can use all kinds of glass to create the desired combination (matte, reflective or smoked). Although double-glazed and triple-glazed can use the same types of glass and have many similarities, the main differences are between performance and efficiency.
The advantages of triple-glazed windows
Adding that third layer of glass to the window frame has several benefits: Heat Retention As many of you know, one of the biggest reasons to switch from double-glazed to triple-glazed windows is because of the increased energy efficiency that comes with the extra glass. is Having an additional air gap, the triple-glazed window reduces the thermal transfer of hot and cold air. The presence of this additional glass causes less heat from sunlight to enter the house. Contact our offices to inquire about purchasing gold PVC profiles. Noise Reduction Standard triple glazing can reduce sound, this feature is very useful for those who live in noisy areas. It is true that double-glazed windows also help reduce noise pollution, but triple-glazed windows perform better. If you are considering your options between double-glazed and triple-glazed windows for sound reduction, it is better to know that while triple-glazed windows are more effective in many ways, they are also more expensive and can be used for the noise problem of a single window. He used double-glazed windows with the correct air gaps and higher glass thickness. Triple-glazed window security has an extra layer of glass that makes it more difficult to break than standard double-glazed glass. At the same time, for more security, you can use a layer of laminated glass in a triple-glazed window, which has a layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) coating. Condensation Condensation occurs when excess moisture in the air comes in contact with a cold surface and then turns to water. A triple-glazed window is the most efficient way to combat condensation, because the window itself does not change temperature while keeping the house warm. Triple-glazed windows usually have better thermal insulation than double-glazed windows.
The differences between double-glazed and triple-glazed windows
Cost: Triple pane window production involves more expensive manufacturing techniques as well as more raw materials, so it is also a more expensive option. Depth of frames: One of the important differences between double-glazed and triple-glazed windows is the depth of the glass units, which creates problems for installation in existing windows. The standard width of the double-wall unit is 28 mm and the standard size of the three-wall unit is 36 mm. This extra depth in the triple-paned unit means that triple-paned windows cannot be installed in every structure and every frame, and this size difference must be taken into account during construction. The glasses in double-glazed and triple-glazed windows have an extra layer of gaps between the glasses, the amount of gas or coating used as insulation is different. Not only does the extra glass play a role in reducing heat loss, but the extra air gap also helps prevent sound pollution and heat transfer as it is usually filled with inert gases such as argon or krypton. The weight strength of triple-paned windows is higher than double-paned windows, and high-quality triple-paned windows are designed to withstand the extra weight of glass and do not change shape or form under the influence of weight.
Applications of double-glazed and triple-glazed windows
We recommend triple glazing for: windows and cold rooms facing north, due to its exceptional thermal energy efficiency. Homes exposed to harsh weather such as cold, stormy or coastal areas. We recommend double glazing for: replacing existing windows in rooms that do not face north or in open spaces where there is little noise