Would you actually go for triple pane windows or nah?

I bit the bullet and went with double pane last fall—honestly, triple just seemed like overkill for my 80s ranch in a mild climate. Haven’t noticed any regrets, but my energy bills did drop a bit. Unless you’re in a super cold spot, I’d save the cash.

Double pane’s usually the sweet spot for most homes, honestly. I’ve swapped out windows in plenty of older ranches and unless you’re up in the mountains or have crazy drafts, triple pane just doesn’t pay off. Folks get sold on the “more is better” idea, but in a mild climate, you’ll barely notice the difference... except in your wallet.

Yeah, I hear you on this. I went back and forth about triple pane when I was renovating, but in the end, double pane made more sense for my setup. My house is a 70s split-level in a pretty average climate—coldish winters, but nothing wild—and honestly, the jump in price for triple just wasn’t worth it.

I did notice a big improvement going from old single panes to double, though. Way less drafty and quieter. But like you said, unless you’ve got some extreme conditions or maybe live right next to a busy street and want that extra sound buffer, triple pane feels like overkill.

There’s always someone ready to upsell the latest and greatest, but sometimes sticking with what’s tried-and-true is just the smarter call. Glad to see I’m not the only one who thinks so.

I totally get where you’re coming from—when I did my kitchen reno, I spent ages debating this exact thing. Here’s what tipped it for me: I live in a drafty old bungalow, so when I replaced the original windows, I went with double pane. The installer actually let me hold a triple pane sample and wow, it was heavy. He said it’d need beefier frames and might mess with how my old walls handled the weight.

Honestly, double pane already made a huge difference in comfort and noise. If you’re in a regular climate and not right on a highway, I’d say double is plenty. Triple pane seems more for those deep-freeze climates or super energy nerds. But hey, if you’re already gutting everything, maybe it’s worth the extra step… just be ready for sticker shock.

You nailed it with the weight—triple pane is a beast, and older walls sometimes just aren’t up for it without some extra work. I’ve put in a lot of double panes for folks around here, and honestly, the jump in comfort is huge compared to old single glass. Unless you’re somewhere with brutal winters or you really want to block out street noise, double pane usually hits the sweet spot. If you’re gutting everything anyway and have the budget, triple pane can be cool, but most people are happy with double. Don’t stress too much—either way, you’ll notice a big upgrade.

I get what you’re saying about double pane being good enough for most folks, but I’m not totally convinced it’s always the best call. Where I live, the winters aren’t “brutal” by Canadian standards, but heating bills still sting. I’ve seen triple pane make a noticeable difference, especially in rooms facing north or near busy roads—less draft, less noise, just feels more solid. Yeah, the weight and price are a pain, but if you’re already doing major reno work, why not go all in? Maybe it’s overkill for some houses, but I wouldn’t write it off entirely.

I totally get where you’re coming from. I swapped out the old double panes in my living room for triple pane about two winters ago—north-facing wall, always felt chilly before. The difference wasn’t night and day, but it was enough that my partner stopped complaining about drafts and the street noise dropped off a bit too. Cost and weight were a headache, not gonna lie, but since we were already gutting the place, it felt like the right time. Not sure I’d bother if I wasn’t already renovating, though. Sometimes it’s those little comfort upgrades that actually stick with you.

Cost and weight were a headache, not gonna lie, but since we were already gutting the place, it felt like the right time. Not sure I’d bother if I wasn’t already renovating, though. Sometimes it’s those little comfort upgrades that actually stick with you.

This is pretty much spot on. Triple pane is one of those things that makes the most sense if you’re already tearing stuff apart—otherwise, the hassle and expense can be a tough pill to swallow. I’ve seen folks get really excited about the energy savings, but honestly, in a lot of climates, you’re not going to see your heating bill drop by half or anything dramatic. It’s more about eliminating the nagging annoyances—like cold spots, condensation on the glass, or that low hum of traffic you don’t realize is bugging you until it’s gone.

I’ve worked on a few retrofits where people went all-in on triple pane for just a couple rooms, and they always seem happiest with the comfort boost rather than the numbers on their utility bill. That said, if you’re not planning to touch your window openings or do any major reno work, double pane with good seals is usually plenty for most homes. The weight thing isn’t just installation either—down the line, hardware like hinges and sashes can take a beating from those heavy units.

Still, I’m a big believer in those “little” upgrades. Like you said, they stick with you. It’s not always about ROI on paper—sometimes it’s about not having to wear an extra sweater in your own living room. If you’re already going through the mess of renovation, I’d say go for it. But if you’re just looking to swap out a couple windows and call it a day? Probably not worth losing sleep over.

Funny enough, I did my own north-facing bedroom last fall (triple pane), and my dog stopped sleeping in the hallway every night... so there’s that.

I’ve been debating this exact thing while fixing up my place. The idea of triple pane sounds awesome, but when I looked into it, the price jump was a bit of a shock. I’m in a milder climate, so I’m not sure I’d notice much difference unless it’s a bedroom or somewhere I spend a lot of time. Anyone actually regret going with double pane instead? Or does it really come down to how drafty your house is to start with?