Triple-Glazed-Windows - Revision history

Simcha at 21:29, 18 March 2013

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	== Purchase ==		== Purchase ==
	Many window manufacturers offer triple pane windows. They are more widely available in locations with extreme climates.		Many window manufacturers offer triple pane windows. They are more widely available in locations with extreme climates.
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	[[Category:Replacement Windows]]		[[Category:Replacement Windows]]

Simcha at 21:45, 25 February 2013

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	Triple glazing is available for all replacement window styles including windows with special architectural shapes, fixed windows and conventional operating sliding and hinged windows.		Triple glazing is available for all replacement window styles including windows with special architectural shapes, fixed windows and conventional operating sliding and hinged windows.

−	Customers should insure that the framing material chosen for a triple glazed window is strong enough to support the added weight of a triple ~~glazed window~~, ~~particularly~~ if ~~the window~~ is a large ~~application~~.	+	Customers should insure that the framing material chosen for a triple glazed window is strong enough to support the added weight of its triple panes, especially if it is a large sized unit.

	== Glazing Options ==		== Glazing Options ==
−	Triple glazing is available ~~for~~ all types of ~~replacement~~ window glazing including ~~windows that include~~ clear glass, laminated glass, tempered glass, tinted glass or patterned privacy glass.	+	Triple glazing is available with all types of window glazing including clear glass, laminated glass, tempered glass, tinted glass and patterned privacy glass.

	== Purchase ==		== Purchase ==
−	Many window manufacturers offer ~~the option of~~ triple pane windows ~~for replacement window purchase~~. ~~This alternative is~~ more widely available in extreme climates ~~in which triple glazed windows are indicated~~.	+	Many window manufacturers offer triple pane windows. They are more widely available in locations with extreme climates.

	[[Category:Replacement Windows]]		[[Category:Replacement Windows]]

Simcha: /* Low E Coatings */

2013-02-25T21:41:29Z

Low E Coatings

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	=== Low E Coatings ===		=== Low E Coatings ===
−	A "Low-Emittance" -- Low-E -- coating is a virtually invisible, metallic ~~or metal~~ layer of oxide which is coated onto a window surface. Low E ~~coating reduces~~ the U-factor of the window through a process that suppresses radiative heat flow. A Low-E ~~coating adds~~ significantly to window's thermal performance. ~~The~~ Low-E ~~coating is~~ applied to the outer layer of a triple glazed ~~window~~.	+	A "Low-Emittance" -- Low-E -- coating is a virtually invisible, metallic layer of oxide which is coated onto a window surface. Low E coatings reduce the [[Window-U-Factor\|U-factor]] of the window through a process that suppresses radiative heat flow. Low-E coatings add significantly to a window's thermal performance. Low-E coatings are applied to the outer layer of triple glazed windows.

	== Window Styles ==		== Window Styles ==

Simcha at 21:39, 25 February 2013

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	=== Argon / Krypton Gas Fill ===		=== Argon / Krypton Gas Fill ===
−	Triple glazed windows often have argon or krypton gas fills pumped into the gaps between the window panes ~~are designed to~~ admit solar gain ~~as they~~ reduce heat loss. Both argon and krypton gases slow heat transfer while helping to maintain the warm temperatures of a warm house and the cool temperatures of a cool house. Argon and krypton are inert gases ~~and can~~ serve as effective thermal insulators by successfully reducing conductance -- the movement of heat through a solid material.	+	Triple glazed windows often have [[Argon Gas Windows\|argon]] or [[Krypton Gas Windows\|krypton]] gas fills pumped into the gaps between the window panes causing the unit admit solar gain but reduce heat loss. Both argon and krypton gases slow heat transfer while helping maintain the warm temperatures of a warm house and the cool temperatures of a cool house. Argon and krypton are inert gases which serve as effective thermal insulators by successfully reducing conductance -- the movement of heat through a solid material.

−	Many window manufacturers ~~include double glazing with argon or krypton~~ gas fills as a standard in ~~a window order. Triple glazing is recommended for homes built in extremely cold climates~~. Argon gas is the standard gas fill while krypton gas, the more expensive gas fill, is often used for windows with thinner gaps. Some ~~window applications~~ include a combination of argon and krypton gas.	+	Many window manufacturers gas fills as a standard in their triple pane windows. Argon gas is the standard gas fill while krypton gas, the more expensive gas fill, is often used for windows with thinner gaps. Some windows include a combination of argon and krypton gas.

−	Gas-insulated triple-glazed replacement windows may be manufactured in conjunction with tinted ~~or patterned~~ glass and ~~in conjunction with~~ Low-E ~~glazed windows~~.	+	Gas-insulated triple-glazed replacement windows may be manufactured in conjunction with tinted glass and a Low-E coating.

	=== Low E Coatings ===		=== Low E Coatings ===

Simcha: /* Types of Triple Glazed Windows */

2013-02-25T21:35:10Z

Types of Triple Glazed Windows

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	=== Tinted Glass ===		=== Tinted Glass ===
−	~~A tinted~~ triple glazed ~~window involves a window in which the~~ outer pane of glass is tinted in either a green, blue, gray or bronze ~~tint while the~~ two inner glass panes remain clear~~. An air gap separates the three glass layers, cutting heat transfer through the glass panes~~. Tinted windows reduce light transmission and are useful in controlling glare. Solar heat gain with triple pane tinted windows may be less than that of other glazing options, in particular those with a Low-E coating or the inclusion of insulating gases. Tinted triple pane windows are most beneficial during the summer months as opposed to their performance during winter months.	+	Tinted triple glazed windows have an outer pane of glass which is tinted in either a green, blue, gray or bronze. It's two inner glass panes remain clear. Tinted windows reduce light transmission and are useful in controlling glare. Solar heat gain with triple pane tinted windows may be less than that of other glazing options, in particular those with a Low-E coating or the inclusion of insulating gases. Tinted triple pane windows are most beneficial during the summer months as opposed to their performance during winter months.

	=== Argon / Krypton Gas Fill ===		=== Argon / Krypton Gas Fill ===
−	Triple glazed ~~replacement~~ windows ~~that~~ have argon or krypton gas fills pumped into the gaps between the window panes are designed to admit solar gain as they reduce heat loss. Both argon and krypton gases slow heat transfer while helping to maintain the warm temperatures of a warm house and the cool temperatures of a cool house. Argon and krypton are inert gases and can serve as effective thermal insulators by successfully reducing conductance -- the movement of heat through a solid material.	+	Triple glazed windows often have argon or krypton gas fills pumped into the gaps between the window panes are designed to admit solar gain as they reduce heat loss. Both argon and krypton gases slow heat transfer while helping to maintain the warm temperatures of a warm house and the cool temperatures of a cool house. Argon and krypton are inert gases and can serve as effective thermal insulators by successfully reducing conductance -- the movement of heat through a solid material.

	Many window manufacturers include double glazing with argon or krypton gas fills as a standard in a window order. Triple glazing is recommended for homes built in extremely cold climates. Argon gas is the standard gas fill while krypton gas, the more expensive gas fill, is often used for windows with thinner gaps. Some window applications include a combination of argon and krypton gas.		Many window manufacturers include double glazing with argon or krypton gas fills as a standard in a window order. Triple glazing is recommended for homes built in extremely cold climates. Argon gas is the standard gas fill while krypton gas, the more expensive gas fill, is often used for windows with thinner gaps. Some window applications include a combination of argon and krypton gas.

Simcha: /* Types of Triple Glazed Windows */

2013-02-25T21:32:19Z

Types of Triple Glazed Windows

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	=== Clear Glass ===		=== Clear Glass ===
−	A clear glass triple glazed window ~~involves~~ a ~~window~~ unit with three glass lites which are all clear. They are separated by an air gap which cuts heat loss by two thirds due to the insulating space which exists between the glass layers. This gap reduces heat transfer while allowing the transmission of visible light and solar heat gain. ~~The clear~~ glass triple pane ~~window does~~ not block solar rays.	+	A clear glass triple glazed window is a unit with three glass lites which are all clear. They are separated by an air gap which cuts heat loss by two thirds due to the insulating space which exists between the glass layers. This gap reduces heat transfer while allowing the transmission of visible light and solar heat gain. Clear glass triple pane windows by-themselves do not block solar rays.

	=== Tinted Glass ===		=== Tinted Glass ===

Simcha: /* Types of Triple Glazed Windows */

2013-02-25T21:30:47Z

Types of Triple Glazed Windows

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	== Types of Triple Glazed Windows ==		== Types of Triple Glazed Windows ==
−	Triple glazed replacement windows ~~are marketed as triple glazed~~ clear ~~glazed window units, triple glazed~~ tinted glass ~~window units, triple glazed windows coated with~~ a layer of anti-sun such as Low-E coating ~~and triple glazed window units which include an~~ argon or krypton gas ~~fill in~~ between the glass panes.	+	Triple glazed replacement windows can use clear glass or tinted glass. They often include a layer of anti-sun coating such as Low-E coating have argon or krypton gas inserted between the glass panes.

−	Window manufacturers build ~~the~~ triple pane windows by inserting a spacer which separates each two layers of glazing. ~~The~~ panes are held in place by a mullion -- a secondary frame -- which restrains the glass pane within the window sash.	+	Window manufacturers build triple pane windows by inserting a spacer which separates each two layers of glazing. These panes are held in place by a mullion -- a secondary frame -- which restrains the glass pane within the window sash.

	=== Clear Glass ===		=== Clear Glass ===
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	=== Low E Coatings ===		=== Low E Coatings ===
	A "Low-Emittance" -- Low-E -- coating is a virtually invisible, metallic or metal layer of oxide which is coated onto a window surface. Low E coating reduces the U-factor of the window through a process that suppresses radiative heat flow. A Low-E coating adds significantly to window's thermal performance. The Low-E coating is applied to the outer layer of a triple glazed window.		A "Low-Emittance" -- Low-E -- coating is a virtually invisible, metallic or metal layer of oxide which is coated onto a window surface. Low E coating reduces the U-factor of the window through a process that suppresses radiative heat flow. A Low-E coating adds significantly to window's thermal performance. The Low-E coating is applied to the outer layer of a triple glazed window.
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	== Window Styles ==		== Window Styles ==
	Triple glazing is available for all replacement window styles including windows with special architectural shapes, fixed windows and conventional operating sliding and hinged windows.		Triple glazing is available for all replacement window styles including windows with special architectural shapes, fixed windows and conventional operating sliding and hinged windows.

Simcha at 21:27, 25 February 2013

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	\|data8 = A window whose sashes contain three panes of glass for an increased thermal insulation capability.}}		\|data8 = A window whose sashes contain three panes of glass for an increased thermal insulation capability.}}

−	'''Triple pane windows''' are a suggested [[Replacement-Windows\|replacement window]] option for homes located in extremely cold climates. Additional glazing panes of a triple glazed window serve as added barriers which protect the home against weather penetration during the winter months. Triple pane windows offer enhanced thermal performance over [[Single-Pane-Windows\|single pane]] and [[Double-Glazed-Windows\|double pane windows]]. Air trapped between the layers of glass provide a measure of insulating value. Adding ~~insulating~~ gas and coatings increase the window's abilities to resist heat transfer.	+	'''Triple pane windows''' are a suggested [[Replacement-Windows\|replacement window]] option for homes located in extremely cold climates. Additional glazing panes of a triple glazed window serve as added barriers which protect the home against weather penetration during the winter months. Triple pane windows offer enhanced thermal performance over [[Single-Pane-Windows\|single pane]] and [[Double-Glazed-Windows\|double pane windows]]. Air trapped between the layers of glass provide a measure of insulating value. Adding [[Argon Gas Windows\|argon]] or [[Krypton Gas Windows\|krypton]] gas pumped into the gaps between the panes and low e coatings increase the window's abilities to resist heat transfer. Thermally improved edge spacers are also often included in a triple pane window installation for additional thermal performance.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
−	Homeowners who want to ~~purchase a replacement window in which~~ the ~~glazing offers a higher-than-average level of~~ energy ~~performance may research the options provided by triple pane~~ windows. ~~These alternatives include:~~	+	Homeowners who want to increase the energy efficiency of their windows have to consider the following three elements which can be used individually or in combination.

−	* ~~Windows in which the~~ glass panes are tinted or otherwise chemically or physically altered, changing composition ~~of the glazing material~~	+	* Making use of glass panes are tinted or otherwise chemically or physically altered, changing their composition.
−	* ~~Windows which include~~ a layer of reflective film or anti-sun coating which provide enhanced glare reduction and help to lower heat gain, aiding in heating and cooling performance.	+	* Adding a layer of reflective film or anti-sun coating which provide enhanced glare reduction and help to lower heat gain, aiding in heating and cooling performance.
−	* ~~Windows which include~~ several layers of glass. Multi-pane windows are available with either double-glazing or triple glazing. The triple glazing is specifically recommended for window applications which are installed in extremely cold regions. The air which is trapped between the glass panes provides thermal protection -- the extra gap provided by the third window increases that insulation even further.	+	* Using windows with several layers of glass. Multi-pane windows are available with either double-glazing or triple glazing.

−	~~These windows may also have a low-conductance gas fill, [[Argon Gas Windows\|argon]] or [[Krypton Gas Windows\|krypton]] gas, pumped into the gaps between the panes which aid in blocking heat transfer~~.	+	===Double vs. Triple Glazing===
−		+	Triple glazing is specifically recommended for window applications which are installed in extremely cold regions. Air which is trapped between the glass panes provides thermal protection -- the extra gap provided by the third window increases that insulation even further.
−	~~Thermally improved edge spacers~~ are ~~also often included~~ in ~~a triple pane window installation for additional~~ thermal ~~performance.~~	+
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−	~~These approaches may be ordered individually but added element creates a~~ window ~~unit~~ that ~~offers additional levels of thermal resistance~~.	+

	== Types of Triple Glazed Windows ==		== Types of Triple Glazed Windows ==

Simcha at 21:18, 25 February 2013

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	\|data8 = A window whose sashes contain three panes of glass for an increased thermal insulation capability.}}		\|data8 = A window whose sashes contain three panes of glass for an increased thermal insulation capability.}}

−	'''Triple pane windows''' are a suggested [[Replacement-Windows\|replacement window]] option for homes located in extremely cold climates. Additional glazing panes of a triple glazed window serve as added barriers which protect the home against weather penetration during the winter months. Triple pane windows offer enhanced thermal performance over [[Single-Pane-Windows\|single pane]] and [[Double-Glazed-Windows\|double pane windows]]. Air trapped between the layers of glass ~~provides~~ a measure of insulating value. Adding insulating gas and coatings increase the window's abilities to resist heat transfer.	+	'''Triple pane windows''' are a suggested [[Replacement-Windows\|replacement window]] option for homes located in extremely cold climates. Additional glazing panes of a triple glazed window serve as added barriers which protect the home against weather penetration during the winter months. Triple pane windows offer enhanced thermal performance over [[Single-Pane-Windows\|single pane]] and [[Double-Glazed-Windows\|double pane windows]]. Air trapped between the layers of glass provide a measure of insulating value. Adding insulating gas and coatings increase the window's abilities to resist heat transfer.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

Simcha at 21:17, 25 February 2013

2013-02-25T21:17:11Z

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	\|data8 = A window whose sashes contain three panes of glass for an increased thermal insulation capability.}}		\|data8 = A window whose sashes contain three panes of glass for an increased thermal insulation capability.}}

−	'''Triple pane windows''' are a suggested replacement window option for homes located in extremely cold climates. ~~The additional~~ glazing panes of a triple glazed window serve as added barriers which protect the home against weather penetration during the winter months. Triple pane windows offer enhanced thermal performance over single pane and double pane windows. ~~The air which is~~ trapped between the layers of glass provides a measure of insulating value ~~while~~ insulating gas and ~~insulating coating add to~~ the window's abilities to resist heat transfer.	+	'''Triple pane windows''' are a suggested [[Replacement-Windows\|replacement window]] option for homes located in extremely cold climates. Additional glazing panes of a triple glazed window serve as added barriers which protect the home against weather penetration during the winter months. Triple pane windows offer enhanced thermal performance over [[Single-Pane-Windows\|single pane]] and [[Double-Glazed-Windows\|double pane windows]]. Air trapped between the layers of glass provides a measure of insulating value. Adding insulating gas and coatings increase the window's abilities to resist heat transfer.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==