Triple pane windows/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

How to choose Triple pane, high performance windows
Windows and doors

Our top tips for buying high-performance windows

...paneor mid-leveltriplepane玻璃。SHGC > 0, 6。3.The Difference choosing a Very high qualitytriplepaneglazing and frame, entry-level Passivhaus certified. 0,3 ≤ SHGC ≤ 0,6. Choosingwindowsbased on home orientation When you start shopping in the area of high performingwindowsbear in mind whic...

When should you replace windows
Windows and doors

When should you replace old windows?

...triplepanewindowswith Low- E coatings and wood or fiberglass frames - or the new generation suspended-film insulating-glasswindowsor glazing units .. A truly accurate assessent of whether or not you should replacewindowswould take a quote of thewindows你想要和可能的能量建模你现有的wi…

Suspended-film insulating glass windows are high-performance windows
Windows and doors

Suspended-film insulating glass windows - A definitive guide for these high-performance windows

...triple-glazed passive house standardwindowsin the better-performing houses out there, but you won’t see a whole lot of quadruple-glazedwindows. Part of the reason is that the more glass you add, the heavier thewindowsget. The added weight of a thirdpaneof glass often requires a more robust framing system, and th...

Prefab Passive House & LEED Kit Homes for Sale in Ontario & North Eastern US
Concept and design

Prefab Passive House & LEED ready kit homes - the future of buying a new home?

...Triple-glazedwindows(2x more efficient than ENERGY STAR® double glazing) A double layer of low-emissivity window film selected for maximum insulating value (R6) Thermal and acoustic comfort (triple-panewindowstransmit less sound than doublepane). ChosenTriple-Glazed Window Brand: Elite doors andwindows...

Reflective window film to reduce overheating
Windows and doors

Product feature: window film treatment to reflect heat and lower air conditioning bills

...windows. In Reality, rarely does the cost of window replacement purely for saving money actually translate into more money in your pocket, as the cost of purchasing and installingwindowsusually far exceeds the added energy savings. Read more here about when to replacewindows以及何时修理它们。Windowsare wi...

Passive House wall system ; Larsen Trusses & dense-packed cellulose insulation
Wall assemblies - new construction

Larsen truss wall systems with double-stud construction & extra insulation for new homes & energy efficient home renovation

Larson truss wall systems for new green home building & renovations for max wall insulation A Larsen Truss is a type of lightweight & non structural double-stud wall assembly that allows for thicker insulation, is ideal for dense-packed cellulose insulation wall systems and a very high R-value building envelope with...

Wood frame Triple-glazed, argon-filled windows in the Ecohome Demo House
Windows and doors

Choosing windows - which window frame? wood v aluminum v vinyl

...tripleglazing? Glazing refers to thepanes of glass inwindows. Double-paneor double-glazedwindowsoffer one interior cavity, usually filled with argon or krypton gas as an insulator.Triple-paneoffers you a second interior cavity, but the cost goes up, along with the weight. There is no question thattriple-p...

Real estate

Real estate

...windows- look for water damage around the interior, signs of air leakage, double ortriple-paneQuality mechanical systems - iare they old or new? Check model numbers online for reviews and efficiency Some of the above items are fairly self-explanatory, other topics will be explored at greater depth in other art...

Net Zero Energy homes Edmonton Alberta
Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing

Net Zero Energy house in Edmonton, Alberta

...Windows:Triplepanewindowscontaining two coats of low e film, argon gas filled glazing with insulating spacers betweenpanes. Net Zero Energy home © Effect Home Builders Solar Electricity: Solar-electric systems located on all three homes will generate electricity to supply their own el...

How radiant floors work
Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized

How to design for thermal comfort in a home

...windows. As warm, humid indoor air comes in contact with coldwindowsin winter, it cools, the moisture within it condenses on the window, and the cooler, denser air falls, creating air movement and the sensation of a draft. The interior surface oftriple-panewindowsare warmer than double-panewindowsresulting in ...

Correctly installed Triple pane south facing windows on Ecohome's Demo House
Windows and doors

Installing doors & windows for the best performance in high efficiency homes, LEED & Passive House

...windows: positionwindowstowards the center of the rough opening rather than installing them flush to the outside.Windowsthat are installed at the exterior point of openings have a lot more thermal bridging around the frames.Windowsin the centre of the opening reduce the risk of condensation by keeping window peri...