Triple Glazing Solutions at Glasscraft

Triple glazing has emerged as a leading solution for those seeking superior insulation, energy efficiency, and noise reduction in their buildings. At Glasscraft, we pride ourselves on offering top quality triple glazed units that meet diverse performance requirements. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to improve your living space or a builder seeking the best glazing options for your project, our triple sealed units solutions provide unmatched benefits and versatility.

Understanding Triple Glazing

Triple glazing involves the use of three glass panes separated by spacer bars, creating two insulating cavities filled with air or gas. This design enhances thermal and acoustic performance, making triple glazing an ideal choice for various applications, particularly in climates with extreme temperatures.

Key Features

Superior Thermal Insulation

One of the primary benefits of triple glazed windows is superior thermal insulation. By incorporating three panes of glass, a triple glazed unit significantly reduces heat loss, maintaining a consistent indoor temperature and enhancing energy efficiency. This can lead to substantial savings on heating and cooling costs.

Enhanced Sound Insulation

Triple glazing provides excellent sound insulation, making it ideal for properties in noisy environments. The additional pane and insulating cavities help to dampen external noises, creating a quieter and more peaceful indoor environment.

Improved Security

The extra pane of glass in triple glazing adds an additional layer of security, making it more difficult for intruders to break through. This enhanced security feature is particularly beneficial for ground-floor windows and other vulnerable areas.

A ‘typical’ triple glazing unit

At Glasscraft, we understand that each project has unique requirements. Therefore, we offer a variety of customizable options for our triple glazed units to ensure they meet your specific needs.

Glass Thickness

The thickness of the glass panes in triple glazing can be varied to achieve different performance levels. Thicker glass provides better sound insulation and additional security, making it suitable for high-traffic or high-risk areas. Common thicknesses include 4mm, 6mm, and bespoke options tailored to specific requirements.

Performance Coatings

To further enhance the functionality of triple glazing, various performance coatings can be applied:

• Low-Emissivity (Low-E) Coatings: These coatings reflect heat back into the room, reducing heat loss and improving energy efficiency.
• Solar Control Coatings: These coatings reduce solar gain, keeping interiors cooler and more comfortable.
• Anti-Reflective and Self-Cleaning Coatings: These coatings enhance visibility and reduce maintenance.

Safety Glass

For applications where safety is a priority, our triple glazed units can include toughened or laminated glass. Toughened glass undergoes heat treatment to increase its strength, while laminated glass consists of multiple layers bonded together to prevent shattering.

Spacer Bar Types

The type of spacer bar used can affect the thermal performance of the unit. We offer several options, including:

• Aluminium Spacers: A cost-effective choice that provides good structural integrity.
• Warm Edge Spacers: Made from insulating materials, these spacers reduce thermal bridging and improve energy efficiency.

Gas Fill Types

The insulating cavities in our triple glazed units can be filled with different types of gas to enhance thermal performance:

• Air: The standard choice for most units.
• Argon: An inert gas that provides better insulation than air.
• Krypton: Offers superior insulation, ideal for high-performance applications.

Patterned Glass

For decorative or privacy applications, patterned glass can be incorporated into triple glazing. This type of glass features a textured surface that diffuses light and obscures visibility, making it ideal for bathrooms, front doors, and other areas where privacy is desired.

High-Performance Triple Glazing

For those seeking the highest performance, our high-performance triple glazing units include two panes of low-e glass. A typical configuration might be 4mm clear/4mm low-e/4mm low-e, with the middle low-e pane toughened to prevent thermal stress cracking. This configuration ensures maximum thermal efficiency and durability.

Triple glazing does not always offer superior performance to double glazing. The combination of different glass types and cavity sizes will determine the performance of the triple glazed unit. Some triple glazing types may actually be worse or no better than a double glazing option. The overall thickness of the glazing unit and the glass types are important when assessing triple glazing.

Glasscraft manufacture both double and triple glazed IGUs. We offer many glass types that enable us to meet and exceed performance criteria. For further information on how double glazing units compare to triple glazed units, please click here.

A typical unit is shown above. More detailed information can be found in ‘glass types’ by clicking here.