{"id":1045,"date":"2015-02-06T09:52:02","date_gmt":"2015-02-06T14:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aladdininsulation.com\/?p=1045"},"modified":"2015-02-06T10:16:08","modified_gmt":"2015-02-06T15:16:08","slug":"comparing-double-pane-vs-triple-pane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aladdininsulation.com\/staging\/2015\/02\/comparing-double-pane-vs-triple-pane\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing Double Pane vs Triple Pane"},"content":{"rendered":"

When deciding on triple pane vs double pane glass for your new windows there are several important factors to consider.\u00a0 There are differences in\u00a0sound transmission, weight, efficiency and cost.\u00a0 Here we\u2019ll take a look at all 5 factors to help you make the best decision for you and your home.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 When comparing double pane vs triple pane windows there are many factors to consider.<\/h2>\n

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How about noise through triple pane vs double pane windows?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is VERY common for replacement window salespeople to tell folks that windows with triple pane glass will reduce noise in the home.\u00a0 In fact, switching from double pane to triple pane has a very small impact on sound.\u00a0 You\u2019d be much better served by going with laminated glass.\u00a0 We go into more depth on this in our sound transmission post.\u00a0 The long and the short of it is if you\u2019re buying triple pane windows to reduce noise\u00a0<\/a>you\u2019re overspending.<\/p>\n

Are triple pane windows heavy?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well, yes they are heavier, but it shouldn\u2019t matter to you.\u00a0 A high quality replacement windows will have a balance mechanism to counterbalance the weight of the sash.\u00a0 Regardless of how heavy the glass is the window should slide up and down effortlessly.\u00a0 If your new windows are hard to open it\u2019s either because the balance mechanism is not working correctly, the windows don\u2019t fit in the opening just right or something else is impeding their motion.\u00a0 The weight of the glass or the sash shouldn\u2019t have an impact.<\/p>\n

Along these same lines, some folks think triple pane windows will have a higher failure rate because of the weight and the fact that they have 2 air chambers.\u00a0 This stems either from the days of old or from a salesperson pushing an agenda.\u00a0 All nice new windows come with a complete warranty that protects you against any future problems.<\/p>\n

How beneficial are triple pane energy efficient windows?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is certainly an improvement in efficiency when comparing triple pane vs double pane windows.\u00a0 It\u2019s important to compare the\u00a0window ratings\u00a0including u-factor, shgc and\u00a0visible transmission\u00a0when comparing the options in order to understand the differences.<\/p>\n

Triple pane windows will typically have u-factors that are about 20-30% better than a similar double pane window.\u00a0 That\u2019s a pretty substantial improvement.\u00a0 They will also have better SHGC ratings as they tend to have two surfaces coated with a low-e coating.\u00a0 These coatings will leave you with a lower visible transmission rating meaning it will typically be darker in a home with triple pane windows.<\/p>\n

Are these increases in efficiency worth the trade off of increased cost and decreased light?\u00a0 Only you can decide that, but with the cost difference likely being lower than you might expect more folks are picking triple pane options.<\/p>\n

Cost of triple pane vs double pane windows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In my experience, when the topic of triple pane glass comes up some homeowners immediately say \u201coh no, we don\u2019t need that!\u201d\u00a0 I find they tend to say that because they\u2019ve received a quote for windows with triple pane glass before and the pricing was HIGH.\u00a0 This led them to believe that pricing for all triple pane windows will be high.<\/p>\n

As with everything relating to prices of replacement windows there are many factors at play, but the cost difference doesn\u2019t need to be too substantial.\u00a0 Perhaps $100 per window is a decent estimate.\u00a0 So if you can get a great vinyl replacement window installed for around $350 with double pane glass then switching to triple pane glass would put you in the $450 neighborhood.\u00a0 Sure, it\u2019s more expensive, but it\u2019s nowhere near the $800 per window that some companies try to charge.<\/p>\n

Why do some companies try to charge $800-$1000 per window for triple pane windows?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be writing a\u00a0whole series\u00a0on the tricky practices of some window companies out there.\u00a0 The short answer is because people pay it sometimes.\u00a0 If nobody was buying they\u2019d either change their ways or go out of business.\u00a0 Congrats to you for not taking the bait, but you can be sure there was someone behind you snapping it up.<\/p>\n

These companies will likely tend to continue to struggle due to the fact that people are much more informed than they were years ago.<\/p>\n

Remember, when deciding between triple pane vs double pane think about how long you\u2019ll be in the home and whether energy savings over time are worth spending money upfront today.<\/p>\n

Remember, when deciding between triple pane vs double pane think about how long you\u2019ll be in the home and whether energy savings over time are worth spending money upfront today. \u00a0For a free consultation in the Atlanta, GA and surrounding area, visit us at aladdinhomepros.com<\/a> or directly at 678-528-7115<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When deciding on triple pane vs double pane glass for your new windows there are several important factors to consider.\u00a0 There are differences in\u00a0sound transmission, weight, efficiency and cost.\u00a0 Here we\u2019ll take a look at all 5 factors to help you make the best decision for you and your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1052,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1045","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-resources"],"yoast_head":"\nDouble Pane VS Triple Pane<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"choosing your new replacement windows there is a difference between double pane and triple pane glass options\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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