Ottawa is known for having a diverse climate. In the summer, it can climb to nearly 40°C and in the winter it can get down to nearly -40°C. With those kinds of temperatures, ensuring your home stays comfortable can take some work.
One feature that you should consider adding to your home is triple-glazed windows. Triple-glazed windows are a recent innovation that consists of three layers of glass set within the window frame.
In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the benefits of triple-glazed windows and why you should add them to your home.
Improve Energy Efficiency
You might be shocked at how much energy is lost through your windows. Heat gain and loss through windows are responsible for up to 30% of residential energy usage. Less efficient windows mean you’re spending more money on heating and cooling your home.
Triple-glazed windows can greatly reduce the amount of energy lost, saving you a lot of money on your energy bills and helping you maintain a much more comfortable environment in your Ottawa home. Triple-glazed windows are up to 50% more energy efficient than double-glazed windows.
Triple-glazed Window are More Soundproof
If you live in a noisy neighbourhood and want some peace and quiet or you’re the kind of person that likes your music loud, triple-glazed windows are a great solution. The extra pane of glass means they are naturally more soundproof than other windows, reducing sound transmission both into and out of your home. No more traffic noise or sirens keeping you up at night or waking you up far too early in the morning. You’ll be able to live in peace and quiet.
Less Condensation
Condensation forms when moisture in the air comes into contact with a cold surface. Single-glazed windows are prone to condensation when it is cold outside. Double-glazed windows help prevent this problem, but triple-glazed windows are even more effective at reducing condensation. Preventing condensation means preventing the growth of mould or mildew in your home.
Better Security
The more panes of glass, the harder it is to break! Triple-glazed windows require much more force to shatter than single or double panes, which in turn enhances the security and comfort level of your home. Triple-glazed windows alone should not be the be-all-end-all of your home security measures, but they can provide an extra layer if you are concerned about it at all.
Improve Your Property Value
Triple-glazed windows can also raise the property value of your home. They are a desirable feature, for all the reasons outlined above, which provides you with an advantage if you ever want to sell your home.
Canadian Comfort Provides Window Replacement for Homes in Ottawa
For more than 55 years, Canadian Comfort has been providing window replacement services for homes in Ottawa and the surrounding area. We have a large selection of triple-glazed windows from the highest quality brands in the industry.
Contact us today to request an estimate and learn how you can get a free upgrade to triple-glazed windows.