The Benefits of Double and Triple Pane Windows

Mr. Jeff of Stuttgart, AR was experiencing so many issues in his home related to his old worn out windows. The seals were deteriorating, allowing cool air to escape and upping the cost of his utility bills. He decided it was time to replace his windows with Hanke Brothers Custom built triple paned energy efficient windows. The benefits well outweighed the cost. Windows are an investment in your home. Read on to find out how much you will gain by replacing those old drafty windows.

There’s much to consider when window shopping. We’re not talking about window shopping for gift ideas and future purchases, but literal window shopping. You’ll need to consider style, the level of security you want for your home, price, quality, glass packages, and how many panes you’d like.

 

Window panes are important to any window, but do you know why? Keep reading to learn what window panes are and the benefits of double-pane windows and triple-pane windows to help make your window shopping a little easier.

What are Window Panes?

Have you ever considered what window panes are and what role they play in window insulation and security? Window panes are a transparent material like glass inside a window frame. Windows often have multiple panes inside the frame to help with insulation and home protection. Thanks to window panes, we get a clear, transparent view of the great outdoors, and why our homes stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

 

Windows are available in single, double, or triple panes. Again, the more panes, the better protection from heat loss and gain. More window panes provide better insulation and help prevent outside air from entering and inside air escaping a home.

 

Many older homes and businesses have single-pane windows, but it’s been proven that double-pane and triple-pane windows aid in energy savings and insulation. Though single-pane windows cost less, they don’t provide homeowners and business owners with many benefits. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, poorly insulated windows contribute to up to 40% of a home’s heat loss during the frigid winter months.

Benefits of Double & Triple Pane Windows

Double-pane windows and triple-pane windows offer better insulation and security than single-pane windows. Below are some of the many benefits of installing double and triple-pane windows in your home or business:

Energy Savings

As previously mentioned, double-pane and triple-pane windows offer energy savings compared to single-pane windows. Because more layers of glass or transparent material between the frame provide better insulation, heat loss, and solar heat gain are greatly reduced. Outside air has to penetrate multiple layers of glass in a double-pane window or triple-pane window, whereas it would only have to bypass one sheet of glass or material in a single-pane window.

 

Better insulation in double-pane and triple-pane windows means the warm or cool air inside your home and outside air will remain where it belongs. Therefore, energy savings are maximized, drastically reducing your heating and cooling bills, which is especially helpful with winter just around the corner.

Security

You care about the safety of your home, doing everything you can to protect your belongings like implementing safes to keep timeless heirlooms safe, drawing the blinds and curtains, and adding a home security system. Though you care about protecting your assets, the people and pets inside are more precious, and keeping them safe is paramount. Keeping your family safe is crucial, whether you have a partner, children, or other family members or pets inside your home. Did you know that installing double-pane windows or triple-pane windows maximizes security?

 

Extra window panes offer better security against attempted burglaries. Burglars often enter the home through a faulty or low-quality window, forcing themselves inside your home. Double-pane and single-pane windows make windows stronger, offering protection from attempted break-ins. These higher-quality windows often have better locks that also aid in home security.

Noise Reduction

If you have employees working on special projects or are holding important meetings in an office, have a Zoom call in your home office, or simply want to focus on reading a great book, installing double-pane or triple-pane windows can keep things quieter inside the office or home. How? Because they have multiple layers of glass between the frame, less noise can enter the office or home through the windows, significantly reducing loud noises from traffic, passersby, and other distractions.

 

Single-pane windows tend to allow loud noises to penetrate through the single layer of glass while double-pane and triple-pane windows provide better protection and keep things quieter.

More Comfortable Atmosphere

We want our homes to feel like an oasis where we can relax inside a cool house in the hot summer months and a warm, toasty home in the frigid winter months. Unfortunately, single-pane windows don’t offer great insulation, allowing outside air to enter and inside air to escape. Double-pane windows and triple-pane windows make for a more comfortable atmosphere, helping to prevent drafty windows.

 

More layers of glass between the window frame keep outside air out and inside air in, significantly reducing heat loss and transfer. Your home feels more comfortable, and your HVAC system won’t need to work in overdrive to keep the house or office cool or warm thanks to double or triple-pane windows.

Install Double-pane or Triple-pane Windows from Hanke Brothers, the Premier Window Installation Company in Central Arkansas

If you need window installation and are searching for the best window glass and energy-efficient windows in Arkansas, look no further than Hanke Brothers. We offer the best window glass in Arkansas with security benefits and stylish windows that will complement your home’s beauty. Our premium windows have composite sashes, barrier-fin weatherstripping, and insulated glass packages to offer excellent insulation and security.

 

Our insulated glass packages include windows with multiple layered glass and insulations with krypton or argon, offering energy efficiency and security. We also offer insulated glass packages that are less conductive, eliminate condensation, and contain no metal.

 

We install our premium windows in Benton and surrounding areas and offer quality materials and installation. Our high-quality windows are manufactured with premium-quality materials, specially blended, and use un-plasticized polyvinyl chloride. Our replacement windows are durable and withstand Arkansas’s severe and often unpredictable weather.

 

If you need replacement windows in Central Arkansas, trust the experienced team and expert window installers at Hanke Brothers to maximize protection and install secure windows. We have replacement windows for any budget with financing available. Contact us today to get your window replacement started!

 

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