Our rooflight experts share their advice on why triple glazing is the best option for your rooflights
Triple glazed windows consist of three panes of glass within a sealed frame. They’re most popular in colder areas of Europe, but triple glazing is growing in popularity in the UK, and are the perfect option for rooflights, providing insulation, temperature control and security. Read on for our top tips on why you should consider triple glazed windows for your rooflights.
Insulation
Like double glazing, triple glazing will help to keep heat in and the thicker the glass, the better the insulation. Triple glazing has half the U-value of double glazing, which is used to measure insulation, making it extremely effective at keeping you warm.
Overheating
Whilst you may want to upgrade on your insulation in the colder months, there’s always the concern that this will turn your home into a greenhouse come summer. However, triple glazing actually protects against overheating, as solar gains in the glass reduce the heat drastically. Triple glazing can be up to two times more efficient than double glazing for keeping the heat out when it’s hot outside.
Condensation
Condensation is a problem on any window with a significant contrast in temperature either side of the pane. This can start to affect window frames, but with triple glazing, you have no need to worry, as the thickness of the layers will greatly reduce the risk of dramatic temperature contrasts.
Security
Triple glazed windows are considerably heavier than double glazed ones. This can be an issue with older buildings, but it does offer more security for your home, as thicker windows are harder to break and can deter potential thieves.
All our rooflights only have a U-value of 0.83, putting them well within the acceptable allowance for thermal efficiency under Building Regulations. Browse our rooflights today!
