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Frequently Asked Questions – Passive Systems
The industry measures the energy efficiency of windows using the U-value.
The lower the U-value, the less heat loss there really is.
Our glass has a U-value of 0.5 BTU.
With the high cost of heating your home, the goal with our award-winning triple-glazed windows, is to save you money.
A Passive House implements a specific set of design principles to achieve aggressive energy efficiency and comfort while reducing a building’s ecological footprint.
According to a 2015 standard, these residential, multi-family, and commercial buildings use very little energy for heating and cooling. Get more info about Passive systems at the Passive House Institute United States (PHIUS) certification process.
Our advanced glass system, have allowed us to provide the most energy efficient windows on the market. We offer triple glazing as an upgrade on all our Eco Windows. The room will keep heat and be much warmer with triple glazing.
Our windows and doors are designed to be high efficient. Our energy-efficient windows and doors help keep heated and cooled air inside your homes, saving you money on your energy bills every month.
Because of their design, passive houses are incredibly energy-efficient.
In fact, while still serving the same purposes as conventional structures, passive houses have the potential to use up to 90% less energy than the current building stock.
Yes, you can. Passive Homeowners are free to open windows whenever they like.
As with all homes, the inside air temperature will be affected if windows are left open for longer periods of time in extremely hot or cold weather, and energy use for heating and cooling will rise.
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