Triple Glazing – what you need to know

10th September 2015 by Northwest Bifolds

From television adverts and other forms of home improvement advertising, you may be aware that you can now have triple glazing in your windows and doors.

What is triple glazing and should you consider it?

Windows and doors can all benefit from triple glazing, but it is important to consider other factors as well.

Triple glazing is not a new technology. European and Scandinavian countries that have much colder climates have been using triple glazing well before it came to the UK. Additionally, triple glazing is not just the latest “trend” in home improvements, there are advantages to the product but also other consideration.

In simple terms, triple glazing is three panes of glass instead of standard double glazing that comprises two panes of glass. But the technology used in triple glazing is much more than just an extra pane of glass in your window.

Sophisticated manufacturing techniques are used, science and physics also come into play to provide a triple glazed window.

Why is triple glazing popular?

Triple glazing has come about not only as new technology but also to meet the demands of ever changing environmental and energy efficiency considerations in buildings.

If you are already aware of window energy ratings and the requirement that new double glazed windows and doors are energy efficient, triple glazing is one further step in working towards greater energy efficiency and reduction of wasted energy.

Should you consider triple glazing?

Many factors in the home determine where heat and energy is lost. Even though you may choose the very best in energy efficient windows and glass, if you are losing a lot of heat through your roof and walls this will compromise any benefits of new windows.

Triple glazing can give greater improvements over double glazing but it is not a wise investment if other areas of your home also need to be more energy efficient.

There are advantages and disadvantages to triple glazing but it also comes with a few compromises.

As you will be looking through three panes of glass rather than two, you may find that the clarity of vision through the glass is not as good. This is inevitable given the greater number of glass panes.

Additional weight is also a factor. Windows and doors will be heavier than normal and they may be fitted with larger hinges to accommodate for this extra weight.

Thermal expansion is also a consideration in triple glazing. Whilst this may not directly affect you, it is worth knowing that the middle pane in a triple glazed unit will comprise toughened safety glass. This is important to prevent shattering of the middle pane through excessive heat build up.

Whether you require new windows, new bifolding doors or other type of home improvement product, North West Bifolds have over two decades experience in windows and doors. Contact us for free help and advise and we can work with you and help you decide wither double glazing or the latest triple glazing is right for you.

North West Bifolds

4.5

Based on 27 reviews

See all reviews Write a review

When we approached Northwest Bifolds, we were pretty certain that the doors we wanted were way beyond our budget. Thankfully, Steve was able to make suggestions for an alternative option. This option came within our budget without compromising quality at all.Steve was easy to work with and was very responsive to calls and emails. On the day of installation, Steve and his team were very professional. The finished product is high quality and we’d be happy to recommend his service to others.

James

08:21 19 May 22

Steve and his team supplied and fitted some Origin Bifold doors. Service and product were faultless. Steve suggested an alternative to the solar glass that I’d chosen. Excellent advise as from interior no tint is visible. Ended up specifying same glass on the whole of the project. Very efficient and professional service from start to finish. Would highly recommend.

Janet S.

13:35 20 Feb 22

Steve @ NW Bi folds, has just finished our project.Beyond expectations is the best way I could describe the whole install.As I built the extension myself, I was looking for a company that would help me along the way, with aspects such as opening sizes and level thresholds.Steve was brilliant from the very first Email. A quick quote and then always happy to pick up the phone to give advice. The Origin Bifolds are magnificent and I couldn't be happier.Thank you.

david L.

14:12 21 Aug 21

So pleased with bifold doors - exactly what we ordered. Very quick and efficient installation. When we had a query about our installed doors Steve was quick to respond and sorted it with no problem. Would highly recommend!

Fiona M.

07:12 03 Jul 21

Highly recommend this Company, very professional and friendly lads and excellent productsthanks

Jarrad B.

14:51 05 May 21

5 star professional serviceSteve and the team were professional throughout. We had a huge 7.5m door fitted and he liaised with the builder beforehand to ensure everything was perfect in order to get the optimum size out of the build.Had one slight issue when installing, but a company should be judged on how they sort issues, they didn’t question, were quick to resolve and we are left a very happy customer!Excellent all round

david B.

18:25 19 Apr 21

Friendly and knowledgeable service and excellent installation with minimum disturbance of existing decor. The product , in our case Origin French Doors, also appear very well made and look great.

Tom D.

10:31 14 Feb 21

North West Bifolds have recently installed 2 sets of bifold doors and a window in our kitchen. We are absolutely delighted; if we could score 10 stars then we would.The customer service we received at all stages was superb; from initial contact, through measuring up and the quote, to actual fitting and finishing off.The doors etc. are made by a company called Origin. If you visit their website and read customer reviews, you'll discover that Origin are leaders in the market. The materials are real quality and look great.North West Bifolds are one of Origin's preferred suppliers; who offer very competitive quotes. You won't be disappointed. So, in summary, you won't go far wrong if you trust North West Bifolds to supply and fit your next replacement windows and doors.

Dave C.

17:12 16 Nov 20

Quality install and workmanship. Very pleased with my Origin bifold doors. Excellent service throughout from Steve. Would highly recommend

anil p

09:05 26 Jun 20

We would highly recommend Steve and his company who are professional, reliable, courteous and efficient. He came to our home to discuss our requirements at some length. Once we had decided on bifolds with integral blinds, and the frame and blind colours, everything went very smoothly. Steve fitted our doors and windows in one day, with no hassle or fuss, and the results are absolutely amazing! Thanks!

Lawrence A.

15:42 20 Jun 20

Big thanks to Steve and his crew for doing such a fantastic job. Fitted new windows and bifolds to our new extension as well as replacing all the existing windows to our cottage. Excellent service from the start giving help with selection and quotes. Really quick turnaround for bespoke windows and installation started next day after delivery. Had a few issues with the old window openings when our tired hardwood windows were removed, but Steve took all this in his stride! We couldn't of had worse weather during the insulation but this didn't stop any of the work, a really dedicated team.The quality of the Origin widows is exceptional, we went for the walnut finish and we are really pleased how it all looks. We would certainly recommend NorthWest Bifolds ... very friendly and easy to work with!

Jean A.

21:01 22 Jan 20

Had origin bi fold doors fitted by Ste and northwest bifoldsVery professional and attention to detail exceptionalHad one small problem a couple of months after with the door called Ste and came within 2 days and fixed the problemHighly recommended and top guy tooThanks

Craig S.

10:46 16 Jul 19

The replacement of the old fashioned patio windows with the Bi Fold sliding patio unit was carried out in a professional and courteous manner. Steve's handling of our requirements was both informative and helpfull in making our decision as was the cooperation we received prior to and following the installation. Very pleased with the window system and the service we received. Many thanks to Steve and his team.

Robert H.

06:50 16 Jul 19

Steve has installed numerous sets of Bi fold doors for me. As a builder i only recommend Steve to my customers, he is a pleasure to deal with. His accuracy and professionalism is 1st class, turns up when he says he will, does a top job and the product speaks for itself. Great company to work with!

Steven R.

15:28 14 Jul 19

Could not recommend more came out the next day and fixed my mums Bifolds where others had failed Steve prevailed, great honest friendly service.Thanks Steve

David H.

15:20 09 Jun 19

My bifolds that were installed by the previous house owner had broken. With one quick email to Steve he was round the next morning and had them fixed right away. He even made them work better than they had done before! Excellent honest and knowledgable service. He went above and beyond as was only happy when they worked perfectly! Could not recommend enough.

Lucy M.

06:32 23 Apr 19

Steve was very helpful and we went to site visit to doors installed in 10 days. They're amazing quality and we couldn't be happier.

Lucy Rose Louise H.

14:03 04 Feb 19

We did a good amount of research before getting our bifolds. Steve was by far the most knowledgeable of everyone we saw. We visited the Origin department in Warrington, and even they said they never have any problems with Steve's installation.Always been honest, accurate and reliable. Would definitely recommend him.

Adam F.

17:45 11 Dec 18

Well what can we say about these guys?About 18 months ago we had an extension built and we called Steve @ NW Bi folds to fit our doors with integral blinds fitted inside the glass.For the first 16 months the blinds were great until they became somewhat stiff and hard to use.We contacted Steve and he was out to inspect them straight away, After we and Steve had contacted integral blinds to raise are concerns not much was done,they at integral tried to put the blame on NW Bifolds or anyone else for that matter. Integral blinds must have the worst customer service we have ever come across, and as far as they are concerned our blinds still don't work properly. Now as for Steve and his son,they took it a lot more seriously and sorted our problem, Steve contacted another of his suppliers Hi Tec blinds, payed for and fitted at our new blinds at his own expense. That's what you call customer service .Well done NW Bifolds you went above and beyond your duty,Quality through experience.

Paul W.

20:23 21 Sep 18

Contacted NW bifolds about our bifold doors installed some time ago and with a different company. Steve was very helpful and came round within a few days to look at the issues. Fixed them straight away and was very knowledgeable on the doors. Would highly recommend using NW bifolds and I would do so again without hesitation.

Jon R.

17:52 09 Sep 18

Had two sets of Origin bi-fold doors supplied and fitted by North West Bifolds. Price was very competetive. Quality of the doors and their installation is excellent. Doors were installed within 7 days of paying deposit ( no other company could beat 4 weeks). Highly recommended.

Tim C.

17:46 07 Sep 18

I had my windows fitted 2 years ago by this company excellent service and quality. I have returned again to have my front door replaced. After an excellent consultation and a visit to the showroom we decided to have an Endurance solid secure door along with the ring CCTV door bell fitted. The options to customise your own door are excellent. Once again superb work completed. Highly recommend this company for their windows and doors. From beginning to end the company is professional,honest, trustworthy and extremely proud of their work. They are a great team of fitters who get the job done and are very clean and tidy to. Extremely happy customer thanks again .

simon N.

22:09 12 May 17

Friendly service, well priced and great installation, the Origin door really stands out for looks and quality.

Gary N.

09:18 16 Oct 15

‹

›

Triple Glazing – what you need to know

What is triple glazing and should you consider it?

Why is triple glazing popular?

Should you consider triple glazing?

What our customers say:

Useful links

Contact us

What is triple glazing and should you consider it?

Why is triple glazing popular?

Should you consider triple glazing?

What our customers say:

Follow us

Useful links

Contact us