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Triple Pane Glass: The Power of Three

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June 12, 2007 by bwm

Triple pane glass windows are a very popular option. If you’re shopping for home replacement windows, you’re sure to be presented with a selection of triple pane glass windows — but you might not understand exactly what triple pane glass windows are nor what benefits they offer the homeowner.

So let’s take a look at triple pane glass windows and why you may want to consider them for your home.

What are triple pane glass windows?

Triple pane glass windows feature (as you might imagine) three panes of glass set within the frame. There is an exterior pane, that contacts the outside air, an interior pane that faces toward your living space, and a central pane that divides the two.

Pockets of air are trapped between these panes, creating an insulating barrier. For maximum efficiency, ordinary air is often replaced with inert insulating gasses, helping keep cold air outside and warm air in, or vice versa as desired.

Low e coatings are often, almost always, applied to the glass is triple pane glass windows, further enhancing their energy efficiency by eliminating solar gain.

What are the benefits of triple pane glass windows?

Triple pane glass windows offer homeowners many benefits. The primary benefit, however, is far and away their enhanced energy efficiency. Triple pane glass windows are among the most energy efficient models on the market today. Due to the extra pane of glass, insulating gasses, and special coatings, triple pane glass windows excel at conserving energy.

As much as 40% of a home’s energy can be lost through old, leaky, single pane windows. Any upgrade is obviously beneficial, but upgrading to the best possible option will save you the maximum amount of money on your heating and cooling bill.

Triple pane glass windows excel at saving energy. They’re also a heavy-duty sturdy option for the homeowner who values quality as well as beauty.

Can I install triple pane glass windows myself?

While the skill set required to install triple pane glass windows is nearly identical to the skill set required to install any other type of home replacement windows, there is a crucial difference. Triple pane glass windows are very heavy. Physically moving windows around your home and maneuvering them into place can be challenging, which is why triple pane glass window manufacturers, such as Alside, Pella, and Andersen often recommend professional installation of their product.

To recap, triple glass pane windows feature three panes of glass, often with pockets of insulating gasses and low e coatings to enhance energy efficiency. Triple glass pane windows can enhance a home’s overall energy efficiency and help retain valuable heating and cooling dollars.

Glass and window technology is constantly improving. Triple glass pane windows offer homeowners literally three times the benefit by combining three panels of high-tech, specially treated glass. This does result in a heavier, often more expensive window — but when the energy savings and improved home efficiency are considered, the cost is well worth it.

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