August 13, 2025
When LiveLarge Makes Sense — and When It Doesn’t (Traditional vs Prefab ADU Guide)
Why LiveLarge ADUs Use Triple-Paned Windows (And Why You Should Care)
Most homeowners don’t think twice about windows when they start researching ADUs. But the difference between a unit that feels like a thin-walled box and one that feels like a luxury home often comes down to glass. At LiveLarge, every ADU comes standard with triple-paned windows—a detail most builders skip, but one we consider essential.
More Than Just Glass
Triple-paned windows are heavier, more expensive, and tougher to ship. From a cost-cutting perspective, they don’t make sense. That’s why so few ADU companies use them. But we don’t build to the lowest bar. We build for performance, comfort, and longevity. The result is a unit that doesn’t just look beautiful from the outside—it feels solid, private, and insulated once you step inside. That feeling matters.
Energy Efficiency You Can Feel
California homeowners know how important insulation is. Summer days can push temperatures high, and winters still bring chilly nights. Triple-paned windows keep cool air in when it’s hot and warmth in when it’s cold, reducing your energy bills without you having to think about it. It’s a detail that works quietly in the background, making your ADU more livable day after day. Efficient design means less wasted energy and a home that simply feels better.
Silence in the Backyard
The biggest surprise comes when you close the door. Outside you might hear a leaf blower, a barking dog, or traffic on the street. Inside? Quiet. Triple-paned windows turn a backyard ADU into a retreat. Whether it’s an office that needs focus, a rental that commands higher value, or a private space for family, soundproofing is non-negotiable. Silence feels like luxury—and it’s something you can instantly experience when you step inside one of our showrooms.
Built Heavy. Built Right.
We’ll be the first to admit: triple-paned windows are overbuilt. They cost more, weigh more, and create more logistics for shipping. But that’s how we approach everything. We don’t cut corners to make units cheaper on paper. We overbuild so that, ten or twenty years from now, your ADU feels as safe, durable, and high-performing as the day it was installed. That’s the difference between prefab and traditional construction.
Experience It Yourself
You don’t have to take our word for it. Visit our showroom in San Marino or San Jose, close a door, and listen to the silence. Feel how substantial the glass is. That moment of quiet—when the outside world disappears—is why we do it. And it’s why your ADU will feel like a true home, not just a backyard addition.
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