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Posted by Tony Hwang on March 26, 2006, 10:04 am
Joseph Meehan wrote:
> kutupembe wrote:
>
>>I am in the process of choosing windows for a SIPS home to be built in
>>northern Minnesota.
>>Here are the things I have heard:
>>Contractor- Don't waste your money on Triple-pane, the house is so
>>well insulated that the difference in energy cost won't be worth it.
>>Also, triple panes means two areas where seals can fail.
>>On this site- Energy savings is the same because the insulation
>>advantage of the triple-pane is countered by the fact that it reflects
>>more energy.
>>Friends - Dorwin (sp?) triple-paned have been great.
>>Friend - Really like H-window triple paned
>>I am looking for more advice. Thanks
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> The better insulated the rest of the home is the bigger difference that
> tipple pane will make. In your area I would put them in myself. It is not
> just energy saving, but it is also comfort level. Somehow I suspect the
> contractor get's his best deal (most profit to him) for double pane.
>
Hi,
Here in Calgary Alberta MOST houses have double pane windows. My house
built in '94 has also gas filled E glass or whatever. ouse is R2000
spec. This house is cool in summer and warm in winter. I guess if both
windows have same quality level triple pane will be bewtter choice.
Window technology came a long way. In more than 10 year span I had one
window replaced due to leaking seal.
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> northern Minnesota.
> Here are the things I have heard:
> Contractor- Don't waste your money on Triple-pane, the house is so
> well insulated that the difference in energy cost won't be worth it.
> Also, triple panes means two areas where seals can fail.
> On this site- Energy savings is the same because the insulation
> advantage of the triple-pane is countered by the fact that it reflects
> more energy.
> Friends - Dorwin (sp?) triple-paned have been great.
> Friend - Really like H-window triple paned
> I am looking for more advice. Thanks