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Velux energy ratings

littleredspot · 2015-01-31 21:51:02

I'm looking at installing a velux in an old house. The attic is well insulated but the walls aren't. There's lots of different glazing options with Velux (and other companies) Is it worth spending a few hundred euro extra for the triple glazed units? I can't see how I could make it back but if there's comfort and noise…

31-01-2015 9:51pm

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I'm looking at installing a velux in an old house. The attic is well insulated but the walls aren't.
There's lots of different glazing options with Velux (and other companies) Is it worth spending a few hundred euro extra for the triple glazed units? I can't see how I could make it back but if there's comfort and noise reduction advantages, that are noticeable, then it may be worth it.
Has anybody a varied experience of the different options?

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If doing from new perhaps the top end double would be enough. Dont know how well the additional soundproofing of 3G would work in a roof.
I would spend the mula on the external electric shutter.

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