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   Martin Holladay | Jun 12, 2014 03:11pm | #1

   Shawn,
   I don't know of any such table. Even if someone succeeded in creating such a table, it would quickly become obsolete, because prices change all the time.

   Needless to say, window prices depend on window size, glazing specs, whether the window is fixed or operable, and the transportation distance.

   To get window prices, there is no substitute for submitting your window schedule to a window distributor and asking for a price quote.

   To help you winnow down your choices, you may be interested in a couple of tables I created comparing specifications for triple-glazed windows from a variety of manufacturers. Here is a link to my article: Choosing Triple-Glazed Windows.

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   jackofalltrades777 | Jun 13, 2014 01:59am | #2

   Judging from the energy builds featured here on GBA, a lot of people choose Intus triple pane uPVC windows. They do offer a cost effective "bang for the buck" triple pane window. I would give them a call and like mentioned, get a bid for your window schedule. PVC window frames are the least expensive and once you get into wood, aluminum clad, the prices will increase. Intus can be used in Passive House designs and the European design & hardware is top notch.

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   oberon476 | Jun 13, 2014 07:00pm | #3

   Shawn,

   If your interest in triple panes is acoustic rather than energy-performance based, then you might want to do a bit more research on the advantages of triple pane versus dual pane - advertising hype versus actual performance.

   Like Martin, I have never heard of anyone publishing a table on triple pane prices.