Should you invest in double glazing or triple glazing? It\u2019s a simple question, yet the answer is probably not as straightforward as you\u2019d imagine. A lot of people believe triple glazing is just hype, leading homeowners to invest in that \u2018extra\u2019 pane of glass. And to a certain degree, they could be right. <\/p>\n
A lot comes down to something known as solar gain. Solar gain is the free heat that comes into your home from the sun. Of course, at some times of the year this is very much welcomed as it\u2019ll help to keep you warm. But conversely, in the summer you don\u2019t want too much heat inside. <\/p>\n
If you have triple glazing then in the summer your home could be a sauna of unbearable heat. This isn\u2019t ideal. Whilst the winters may be nice and cosy, it doesn\u2019t compensate for the summer and you may have to spend more money on air conditioning. <\/p>\n
Another thing to bear in mind is that triple glazing isn\u2019t a third more efficient than double glazing. Double glazing works by having a motionless spacer between two panes of glass \u2013 effectively cutting out heat loss. <\/p>\n
Therefore, with that third pane of glass you\u2019re only stopping that small amount of heat that passes through double glazing. This isn\u2019t significant enough to warrant an investment in the product. Essentially, the more panes of glass you put on, the less cost effective the glazing will become (quadruple glazing is available!). <\/p>\n
Of course, salesmen will always try to convince you that more is better. Why wouldn\u2019t they? It\u2019s their job and they\u2019ll make more money if you buy triple glazing windows. But this works in the same way as razors. Single and double bladed razors have always been suitable, yet we\u2019re sold that five blades on the razor enhances the effect.
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Should you invest in double glazing or triple glazing? It\u2019s a simple question, yet the answer is probably not as straightforward as you\u2019d imagine. A … <\/p>\n