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opinions on new windows

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  • 21-11-2014 2:02pm
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    magicray
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    Looking for some opinions - I know very little about windows

    I have been recommended double glazed vista therm windows with a u rating of 1.1 - I always thought that triple glazed would be the better option ?

    I live in a standard 3 bed semi in Dublin so not out in the wilds or subject to severe weather bashing iykwim the house is 21 years old

    Thanks in advance


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    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    Any product recommendations or comments on a specific company should be by PM


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    BryanF
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    Triple glazed windows typically have a better u-value than double.


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    magicray
    Registered Users Posts: 855 ✭✭✭magicray


    Thanks Bryan, would you get a lot better than 1.1 u value ?


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    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    Maybe 0.6w/m2k

    What you need to appreciate is new build walls are generally less than .2w/m2k

    Tell us though is this an existing house, because 1.1wm2k is a grand figure if it is.. IMHO A lower figure requires an emphasis on the window/wall junctions etc which is generally outside of the typical window installer.

    Have you searched the forum? There's a million window threads best of luck


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    magicray
    Registered Users Posts: 855 ✭✭✭magicray


    Yes its an existing house 21 years old, the original windows have had their day :o I did think about trying to replace seals etc but honestly think I would just be putting off the inevitable


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