Triple glazing seems to be gathering pace as more and more installers warm to the idea of selling that ultimate upgrade from double glazing. Higher window energy ratings, lower U-values, better sound proofing and better security. There are many advantages. But it is getting that message across and justifying the extra cost increase that goes with it.
It is undeniable that triple glazing is going to replace double glazing at some point in the future. Not straight away, but it will. It seems the only natural progression from double glazing. But at the moment the price is putting some people off. All new products follow this pattern. High at first, then as it becomes the norm the prices level out to a more sustainable and affordable level.
As more and more suppliers bring their triple glazing systems on board and more installers start to sell them, the price will start to come down. But you still need the leads. Not everyone is going to come in wanting triple glazing but you as a company may want to start branching into triple glazing. Quotatis already have sites which give consumers the choice between double and triple glazing, so if you’re already using Quotatis for your double glazing leads, it seems natural to start using them for your triple glazing leads too. Plus, lets face it, the product commands a better profit margin than double glazing so it’s something that installers will want to have a crack at.
Quotatis are Europe’s biggest and most qualified home improvements lead generator. They qualify and check every lead that comes through to make sure that they aren’t just passing on duff leads that nobody else wants. So as triple glazing becomes more known with the general public, this could be the ideal place to go to set out your stall. Quotatis have a pay-as-you go system for their leads which allows you to keep an accurate track on your spending with them. Making it easy if you want to cool it for a couple of weeks if you’ve gone mad on the leads for the last two!
Quotatis have been around for over a decade and are Europe’s biggest. You don’t have that sort of success for nothing, so they’re obviously doing something right! If you think Quotatis could help your business, contact them on Twitter: @Quotatis or call them: 08448 044 344
Triple glazing is rarely justified, nor necessary in this country. Technology for its own sake is a waste of resource. We need to exercise more responsibility with the finite resource we have.
It is extrememly doubtful that with extra energy and materials that are needed, not to mention the wear and tear on the installers and the more expensive service calls, that it is a more efficient alternative to double glazing. We need to look at the whole picture, not just profit margins, which is just a form of exploitation.
Some real leadership with responsibility is the way forward.
Hi Anthony I don’t agree with you here. Manufacturing processes are getting greener year on year. Soon, this argument about ‘green’ products being bad for the environment because of the amount of energy and waste that is needed to make them is going to be redundant. Also, if you haven’t noticed, business is on it’s arse! Profits are required to keep businesses in business, allowing people to be employed, earn a living and pay their bills. So why is profit a form of exploitation? Businesses aren’t here for the good of their health, they are here to make money and… Read more »
If your business/profits are on their arse, then raising average prices to supply triple glazed units is hardly likely to encourage more customers to pay an increased price. People are better off putting their investment into a good quality double glazed unit than a triple glazed unit that is as poor in quality and life expectancy of many double glazed units. Anthony’s right – I’ve spent most of my past 35 years in international markets where in a few places (Russia, Scandinavia, Germany) triple glazing is frequently found – but they also experience prolonged periods of temperatures in the -30… Read more »
When you say this country? Do you regularly check the weather forecast in the Shetland Islands? Aberdeen? What about Thurso?
Energy prices are rising and despite what you may have heard or read Triple Glazing will help you retain your household heat more efficiently than double glazing. FACT.
In terms of the cost, at Advanced Group Scotland we design, manufacture and install our Triple Glazed windows in Scotland and for Scotland st exactly the same cost as most complanies provide their double glazing. If anything it is the double glazing companies that exploiting the profit margins!
Hi AG! Been a while since you left a comment on here! I totally agree with you! Countries with a harsher climate like Scotland do require better insulation. Maybe not the south of England, but definitely as far north as you lot are! As for cost, being able to offer triple at the same cost of double is something which I think the rest of the industry should be looking at. Triple glazing is still rather expensive in England, and won’t really take off until the prices level out and come down. Still, there is a market for this product… Read more »
Ok so one minute its business’s need to make a profit then the next its yeah lets give it away for free. Advanced group has highlighted a need to reduce energy costs and the poor weather in the north of scotland yet totally screws it up by offering the solution at the same cost as his competitors that are offering double glazing >.< and whilst there maybe an issue in his locality where local companies are exploiting the profit margins but on his website there selling 5 triple glazed windows and 2 doors for £1695 which isnt going to generate… Read more »
When did I say we need to sell triple glazing the same as double? I said it needed to come down but not to those levels! I never realized that AG were selling that at those prices, if that is the case then that is way too cheap and are missing a trick and most importantly margin!
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As for cost, being able to offer triple at the same cost of double is something which I think the rest of the industry should be looking at.
Sorry Peter, I didn’t mean it as blunt as that. I should have really said that triple glazing needs to come down, maybe nearer to the costs of double glazing, not the same of double glazing. You are right, selling it at the same price as double glazing isn’t a good idea!
Same old, same old. This industry is plagued by companies that think it’s all about price. They prey on customers who have no idea what they are buying and what features are really important. A window or door can be made to a high quality spec or a low quality one – if the triple glazing companies sell at the price of a double glazed unit (of identical other spectifications other than a third pane of glass) then they will soon – deservedly – join the long list of other glazing companies that have gone bust. A triple glazed unit… Read more »