We're finally biting the bullet and replacing our ancient windows (seriously, they're probably older than me at this point). Anyway, I've been reading up on double pane vs triple pane windows and I'm getting mixed signals. Some folks swear triple pane is a game changer for heating bills, others say it's mostly marketing fluff and not worth the extra cost.
I live in a pretty cold climate—winters here can get brutal, you know, single digits and below zero wind chills are pretty common. Our heating bills have always been kinda painful, so if triple panes really do make a noticeable difference, I'd be willing to spend the extra money upfront. But if it's just a marginal improvement that takes decades to pay off...ehhh, maybe not.
My neighbor down the street got triple panes last year and he says he noticed a difference right away. But then again, he's also the type who swears his new lawn mower "changed his life," so I'm taking that with a grain of salt lol.
Anyone here actually made the switch from double to triple pane? Did you see your heating bills drop enough to justify the extra cost? Or was it more like "meh"? Curious what real-world experiences people have had before I hand over my hard-earned cash.
I've installed both double and triple pane windows in plenty of homes, and here's the deal: triple panes do offer better insulation, especially noticeable in harsh winters like yours. But the difference isn't always night-and-day. If your house is already well-insulated elsewhere (walls, attic), you'll see a modest improvement—maybe 10-15% off heating bills. If insulation elsewhere is lacking, triple panes alone won't magically fix everything. So, consider your home's overall insulation first before dropping extra cash on triples...