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Upgrading windows to triple glazing

  • 10-08-2018 2:34pm
    #1
    Kagawa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 688 ✭✭✭


    Hi All,

    I am thinking of upgrading the windows in my house to triple glazing. I have a detached house with 11 windows including two bay windows and also a sunroom which is 2.5m x 2.5m.

    My main query is if people who have already done this found it to be worthwhile doing and did they notice an increase in the warmth of the house. Also what kind of money would it cost and who can people recommend and do the window companies restore the reveals and all the details around the windows or is that up to me to sort?

    TIA.


Comments

  • #2
    MicktheMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭MicktheMan


    Have your house independently surveyed for heatloss first before spending on changing your windows. Your money may well be better spent elsewhere.


  • #3
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,220 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Upgrade from what?

    Standard advice is to only upgrade windows when they need replacing anyway. That's from a cost perspective, but you may have a comfort issue that can be fixed more cheaply e.g. insulation, boiler, bigger rads in certain rooms, air tightness.


  • #4
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    Lumen wrote: »
    Upgrade from what?

    Standard advice is to only upgrade windows when they need replacing anyway. That's from a cost perspective, .

    Only From a cost perspective. Typically windows are the thermally weakest fabric element


  • #5
    restive
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,066 ✭✭✭restive


    MicktheMan wrote:
    Have your house independently surveyed for heatloss first before spending on changing your windows. Your money may well be better spent elsewhere.


    Who provides such a service? Thanks


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