What is Triple Glazing?

By adding a third pane of glass to double glazing, you have triple glazing. Between the 3 panes are 2 pockets of gas, which most of the time is either argon, xenon or krypton.

Triple Glazed Window Benefits

While just adding an extra pane of glass to a window might not sound like it would bring too many benefits to your home, it could actually make quite a big difference. The additional pane is said to further reduce levels of noise from the outside and increase the efficiency of your home by not allowing as much heat to escape. Here are just some of the ways your home could benefit from triple glazing:

1. Noise reduction

Triple glazing thickness ensures that it can deflect sound waves trying to invade the home. This makes triple glazing especially suited to homes in noisy areas.

2. A warmer home thanks to less heat loss

The temperature coefficient of resistance for triple glazing is higher than that of double glazing or single-paned windows. When compared with double glazing windows, there is an increase in heat conservation by about 20%. Asides keeping the home warm during the cold winters, triple glazed windows also help to keep the heat outside during the summer.

3. Increased efficiency

There is no shock that triple glazing windows are considered to be better all-around performers than double glazing windows. The extra window pane offers more durability, insulation and toughness than other types of windows.

4. Harder to break, making your home more secure

Installing a window with three glass panes is a way to welcome some durability into the home. This extra-thick glass will last for years without any damage. It is also capable of withstanding strong winds and harsh weather. Unlike single-paned windows which often give way easily, the triple glazing will stay in place and withstand some harsh treatment.

Triple Glazing for Noise Reduction

If you live in an area that’s generally quite noisy then noise reduction might be a high priority when considering new windows. Two things have an impact on how much sound will make it into the home and that’s the thickness of the glass as well as the space between the panes. So, having 3 panes of glass isn’t necessarily better than 2, it’s more about the thickness but you can enjoy a quieter home thanks to your windows.

Needless to say, your windows will have to be closed for you to enjoy reduced levels of noise.