Should I get triple or double glazing?

Is triple glazing always better than double? Just wandering before I start upgrading my windows.

Asked by Monika Lydia on 10th Jan 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"I would only advise triple glazing if you are in a very populated area or near a very busty road, Triple glazing will reduce any outside noise."
Answered on 8th Feb 2023 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"Triple glazing provides better sound prouve& keeps the heat inside the house"
Answered on 30th Jan 2023 - Member since May 2020 - report
"Double glazing is just as efficient as tripple glazing..unless you live by a very busy road then I would always advise my customers to go with double glazing. And it's a fraction of the cost."
Answered on 10th Jan 2023 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"Triple glazing is much better and safer if there are kids around"
Answered on 4th Apr 2023 - Member since Apr 2023 - report
"hi in my opinion double glazing is good and triple glazing is mainly for noise reductions"
Answered on 10th Jan 2023 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"Triple glazing is better for both energy efficiency and noise but the cost may outway the benefit"
Answered on 10th Jan 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"If you live in front of a motor way or near a busy airport perhaps triple glazing would be best, otherwise double glazing is just as beneficial and cheaper too."
Answered on 16th Jan 2023 - Member since May 2022 - report
"Hi,

This is a question I hear all the time and I always give the same answer.
Triple glazing is more beneficial for noise reduction so I would only suggest installing triple glazing if you live nearby a train station, airport of a very busy main road. Double glazing is more than sufficient for heat retention inside of your property. Make sure though that you are getting A rated double glazing with warm edge, argon gas filled.

Regards,

Ryan Harris
Harris & Sons Windows Ltd"
Answered on 10th Jan 2023 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"Triple glazing is more energy efficient and blocks out road noise more than double glazing"
Answered on 10th Jan 2023 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Good afternoon,

this is common, there is a better u value with Triple so if your house EPC is generally good then this can push your value up. If your EPC is a B/C/D then we would only recommend Triple if you wanted to reduce noise from outside.

If its a heat issue then Double will suffice, though don't be tricked triple glazing isn't much more than double. Feel free to reach out for more help"
Answered on 31st Jan 2023 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
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