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Anyone here have triple glazed windows?

SahmIam — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:15:28 GMT

Love them? Hate them?

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sweetee2 — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:01:30 GMT

We have the new triple pane windows with the E glass that keeps the hot sun out. The only problem in that in the winter they are cold. I think the house feels colder in the winter.

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Fressa — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:32:51 GMT

I have the triple pane Pella windows without any glaze. I love mine! They do seem to keep the house more even temp.

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Pearlee — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:56:03 GMT

Personally, I'd rather have triple glazed donuts!

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ROMARY — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:07:05 GMT

It would depend on the area. 'Over here', I welcome the sunshine and warmth through the windows. Keeps the house warm. Also, we don't have any North facing windows, because there isn't any/much sun on that side, no matter which time of year. Those interior walls are cold to the touch, no matter what. For folks who live in hot climates, the triple panes would be ideal, I'm guessing.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:33:25 GMT

Yes, I have them and they have saved me a ton of money on my heating / cooling costs. Here in Colorado we sit closer to the sun with thinner air so the sun is intensely damaging. The UV rays here destroy everything in it's path. The sun is so hot here, too. So when I had my old windows replaced, I opted to get the coated glass. While doing my research about the special glass, I learned that approximately 30% of heat transfer, both to and from your house, happens though the glass in your windows. So it made sense to get the coated glass windows. My house stays warmer longer during the winter and the furnace cycles less often. During the summer, heat from the sun and outside air is reflected away from the glass resulting in a cooler inside temperature. They also have prevented things from becoming faded from the sunlight shining into my house.

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SahmIam — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 21:25:07 GMT

Thanks all. I'm looking at them more keeping out sound but being energy efficient doesn't hurt.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 23:56:43 GMT

@SahmIam wrote:
Thanks all. I'm looking at them more keeping out sound but being energy efficient doesn't hurt.

omg @SahmIam. I didn't even think to mention that. When I got my new windows, the one thing I noticed right away was how much they blocked the sound from my noisy neighborhood! But this wan't because of the coating on the glass. It was because my new windows are triple-pane glass.

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SahmIam — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:32:18 GMT

@SilleeMee Ok, you've brought something up that I'm now curious about: "Triple Glaze" in the UK appears to refer to the soundproofing of a window. My in-laws had the Concord fly over their home as part of the flight pattern many years ago; the pattern changed a few years after the moved in and it was NOT a good thing. They were about to purchase Triple Glaze windows when the Concord ceased flying.

So "triple-pane" is what it's called, not triple glaze....

Another question, if you don't mind: was the cost dramatic between double-pane and triple-pane?

An article in a UK research article regarding triple-glaze is you can feel the window and it will be warm but the walls will still be cool vs double-glaze windows being cool to the touch and the walls cold; they're touted for energy efficiency as well but noise reduction is the biggest plus. Interesting.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 01:17:00 GMT

@SahmIam wrote:
@SilleeMee Ok, you've brought something up that I'm now curious about: "Triple Glaze" in the UK appears to refer to the soundproofing of a window. My in-laws had the Concord fly over their home as part of the flight pattern many years ago; the pattern changed a few years after the moved in and it was NOT a good thing. They were about to purchase Triple Glaze windows when the Concord ceased flying.

So "triple-pane" is what it's called, not triple glaze....

Another question, if you don't mind: was the cost dramatic between double-pane and triple-pane?

An article in a UK research article regarding triple-glaze is you can feel the window and it will be warm but the walls will still be cool vs double-glaze windows being cool to the touch and the walls cold; they're touted for energy efficiency as well but noise reduction is the biggest plus. Interesting.

@SahmIam,

Yes double/triple pane here in the US is the same thing as double/triple glaze in Canada or Europe. Triple pane windows are often not cost effective for most homes. They are expensive and will take years to recoup your money from the energy savings....many years! But if you can afford them, great! Two of my largest windows in the largest parts of my house are triple and the rest of the house is double. But what I need to stress is the special coated glass called low-E. Mine are all low-E. This is what I would consider more important for energy savings for an average four-season climate. If you can afford triple-pane windows with low-E glass then you have perfect windows for energy efficiency.

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SahmIam — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 01:51:21 GMT

@SilleeMee Thank you so much for that info; makes perfect sense! For our needs, it sounds as though the triple-pane plus low-E is the best choice. I'm keeping this house as a rental property once we relocate (years away) and having renters who don't complain about their utilities bill PLUS noise is a definite perk, lol. I do believe that our state offers a rebate/tax credit/SOMETHING when choosing high efficiency window... I will definitely look into that program as well.

Thank you again, my friend. : )

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Lila Belle — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 02:35:02 GMT

We have double paned widows with the stuff in between because it doesn't get super cold where we live.

They do block sound. Really great when fireworks go off and our dog doesn't bark or get upset from the noise.

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gardenman — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 12:27:48 GMT

The more layers of glazing the less sound penetration you'll get. The drawback of course is that now you have more room for a seal failure of the window and the windows will be heavier and need a stronger counterweight system to offset the extra weight. The weight's more of an issue for the installer than the consumer, but the seals in multi-pane windows can be a real pain for consumers. If the seal betwen any of the panes becomes compromised, then air can get in and bring in moisture and the pane unit will need to be replaced.

Depending on the costs, and your aesthetics, single or double glazed windows combined with a good quality storm window can be another option for you to consider. You get the extra layer of glass for noise suppression, but there's less worry about a broken seal.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 13:06:50 GMT

For those of us who live at high altitudes, 1000 feet and higher, argon-gas will escape from the window panes if you bought your windows manufactured at sea level and installed them in your high-altitude house. So be sure to check where your windows are made before purchasing.

fyi: argon gas is used in between panes of glass to make them more thermally insulated...R-value increased by about 20%.

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x Hedge — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 11:55:05 GMT

Very interesting point @SilleeMee. Thank you

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Puzzle Piece — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 20:20:19 GMT

No, just dual paned with some sort of gas inside. I would consider the triple paned for sound insulation and energy savings.