Anyone else had to switch to triple-pane windows for new building codes?

"The house feels way quieter, and even though it's only been a few weeks, I'm noticing less drafts and more consistent temps inside."

Had the same experience when we upgraded last year. Wasn't thrilled about the extra cost either, but honestly, the difference was noticeable right away:
- Definitely quieter - traffic noise dropped significantly.
- Temps inside are way more stable; no more cold spots near windows.
- Heating bills dropped about 15-20% after the first winter, so hopefully you'll see similar savings.

One thing I didn't expect was how much less condensation we got on the glass. Our old windows used to fog up constantly in winter, but that's pretty much gone now. Overall, I'd say it turned out to be worth it, even if it felt like a hassle at first.

We swapped ours out about two years ago, and yeah, same story. I remember grumbling about the cost while installing them myself, but first night after finishing the bedroom windows, my wife joked she could finally sleep without hearing the neighbor's dog barking at 2 AM. Didn't really think about condensation until now, but you're right - haven't had to wipe down foggy windows since. Worth the hassle in hindsight.