Tag Archives: Building Performance

The Truth About Window Lifespan vs The Warranty You’re Sold

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A Warranty Is A Legal Promise, Not A Lifespan Prediction When homeowners compare window systems, one of the first figures they often notice is the warranty. Ten years. Fifteen years. Twenty years. The logic seems straightforward. If one manufacturer offers a longer warranty than another, the product must be expected to last longer. After all, […]

Why “Triple Glazing Is Always Better” Is Misleading

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More Glass Does Not Automatically Mean Better Performance One of the reasons triple glazing has become so widely recommended is that it appears to offer a simple upgrade path. If double glazing consists of two panes of glass and triple glazing consists of three, it seems logical to assume that triple glazing must always perform […]