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Triple glaze? Yes or no!

  • 23-04-2014 8:04pm
    #1
    Roisinbunny
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭


    Have been quoted €6900 for triple, €6,500 for double.

    I am a complete novice but I'm assuming with such a small price difference to go for triple?

    Was talking to a builder recently and he said in years to come, triple will be the norm and basic standard.

    My in-laws in Europe have quadruple!


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  • #2
    Rabbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 637 ✭✭✭Rabbo


    Roisinbunny wrote: »
    Have been quoted €6900 for triple, €6,500 for double.

    I am a complete novice but I'm assuming with such a small price difference to go for triple?

    Was talking to a builder recently and he said in years to come, triple will be the norm and basic standard.

    My in-laws in Europe have quadruple!

    Some of the better double glazing available is as good as the poorer triple glazing. Have they given you u values or any other specs for the options?
    At that price difference, I'd go with the triple as long as the specs are decent.


  • #3
    Roisinbunny
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭Roisinbunny


    Well as per the quote there is:

    28mm double glazed Low-E argon filled glass units when combined with our “A” rated frame results in a U-Value of 1.38W/m2.k
     36mm triple glazed Low-E argon filled glass units when combined with our “A” rated frame results in a U-Value of 1.03W/m2.k

    It seems like a nominal difference, the slight lack of light in a triple wouldn't be a huge factor either as this is Ireland:)


  • #4
    Rabbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 637 ✭✭✭Rabbo


    I'd go with the triple in that case. The u value difference mightnt look like much but it all adds up. Youll also have the benefit of better sound insulation


  • #5
    JD6910
    Registered Users Posts: 227 ✭✭JD6910


    no brainer to go with triple.


  • #6
    Drift
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,395 ✭✭✭Drift


    I have heard previously that some suppliers of triple glazed windows do not provide strong enough hinges on the opening sections to account for the extra weight. Thus resulting in problems with the opening sections after a few years.*

    It might be worth asking the supplier about this.


    *N.B.: This is something I have heard. I have not personally seen it so I cannot attest to its accuracy.


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  • #7
    fclauson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭fclauson


    remember its the fitting which is more important than the window - could be a 0.000001 Uvalue window but badly fitted makes it useless

    make sure you have detailed drawings on how its going to be fitted and how your insulation will ensure a continuous insulation layer with no cold bridges


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