Triple Pane Window Pros, Cons, and FAQs

Triple pane windows are high-performance windows that add comfort, soundproofing, and save on energy bills. But are they worth the investment? In this video, Matt answers the internet's most frequently asked questions about triple pane windows. Matt's 1850s Victorian Renovation got a big wall of beautiful triple pane windows to create an open, functional, and comfortable kitchen area. But triple pane windows aren't the top choice for every homeowner, and windows are actually a rather complicated thing to shop for. Jump to the section that answers your question the fastest: 00:00 Introduction 01:14 What are triple pane windows? 02:02 What are the “pros” of triple pane windows? 02:21 What are the "cons" of triple pane windows? 02:39 What makes triple pane windows “better” than double pane windows? 03:04 How much do triple pane windows cost? 03:27 How much money do triple pane windows save on energy bills? 04:18 Do triple pane windows make a home more comfortable? 04:57 Do triple pane windows reduce noise? 05:20 What do I need to know when buying a triple glazed window? (U-factor, SHGC) 06:34 What are Passive House windows? 06:46 What is a window’s visual transmittance? 07:34 What is a “low-E” window? 08:18 What is the best window frame material for energy efficiency? 09:51 What type of house should have triple pane windows? #buildwithrise #windows #homeimprovement ------------------------------------------------------------- 🛒 Rise: Shop Home Improvement for Your Health, Wealth, and Planet 🛒 ------------------------------------------------------------- United States: https://shop.buildwithrise.com/ Canada: https://shop.buildwithrise.ca/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL! ------------------------------------------------------------- Our videos help you renovate or build more sustainably for a more comfortable, healthy, durable, and energy-efficient home. Rise is an award-winning B Corp that makes business decisions that benefit people and the planet before profits and is fast becoming the trusted online resource in sustainable home improvement, renovation, and building. ------------------------------------------------------------- STAY IN TOUCH! ------------------------------------------------------------- Website: https://www.buildwithrise.com Facebook:   / buildwithrise   Twitter:   / buildwithrise   Pinterest: https://pinterest.ca/buildwithrise/ LinkedIn:   / buildwithrise   Instagram:   / buildwithrise