If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below From the publishers of Environmental Building News and Fine Homebuilding Home » Community » Green products and materials What's the range of window air leakage values for good-quality US windows vs. garden-variety vs. Passive House-quality? It's very hard to find published window air leakage rates (in cfm/ft2), harder still to get independent test reports with this information. So far I've found the following data points: * a maximum of 0.3 for all of one US mfr's product line (in an internal manual); * .02 for a tilt-turn unit by same mfr (from independent test report); * .003 for a Canadian mfr's tilt-turn unit (from website literature). I've also been told that the test apparatus doesn't yield a result smaller than .01.
What's the real story here? What is a typical value for a US good-quality (i.e., double-pane, low-e, wood or fiberglass) residential window? What is a typical value for an older, single-pane window? What is a typical value for a Passive House-worthy window? Tags: Green products and materials Other Questions in Green products and materials Mini-Split & Generator vs Wood Stove Do pellet stoves generate much creosote? How to fix my unvented cathedral ceiling roof assembly? I have two specific questions regarding efficient home-run plumbing design.Posted in: Doors • Improve • Interior • Tips Do you feel like your house could use more natural light to brighten and warm your favorite spaces? Patio doors offer unobstructed views that flood your home with natural light and provide convenient access to the outside. Whether you’re replacing an old door or installing one for the first time, a new patio door like those available from Pella can add light and comfort to any room.
With a variety of styles available, follow these simple steps to choosing the right patio door for your home: • Think about your lifestyle and budget. Keep the people, places and things in your life in mind as you shop for a new door. Need to keep blinds and shades out of reach of children and/or pets? What’s the size of the room? What’s the weather like where you live? • Select a style. You’ll be able to choose from a variety of styles, including hinged, French and sliding doors. Manufacturers like Pella, offer an online design tool letting you play with different styles and finishes. Hinged and French wood patio doors add a classic, elegant look and work well in more spacious rooms where they don’t run the risk of bumping into any furniture or walls when open. You can choose from two doors that swing open from the middle, one movable with one fixed door or a single hinged door. Since they don’t swing open, sliding patio doors require less floor space.
This allows you to place furniture nearby or brighten up the smaller rooms in your home. • Choose a material type. It’s important to consider the material type of your door based on your climate, the style of your home and your personal preference. Patio doors can come in three different material types: • Wood creates a warm, natural look and can be stained or painted to complement most home styles and decor. • Fiberglass is the most durable option and is well suited for extreme heat, while also providing the look of a painted wood door. • Vinyl offers added energy efficiency, low-maintenance and affordable quality. • Select additional features and options. You can personalize your patio door with added features to create more style and function. Try out different stains and finishes, add stylish nickel hardware, or select a patio door with blinds, shades or grilles tucked between the panes of glass. If you’re still not sure which one to choose, don’t worry — an expert, such as a Pella representative can help match you with the right one.
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Come see us at the KC Remodel + Garden Show on February 10-12, 2017 at the American Royal Center. Click here for more information! PATIO DOORS by Pella Windows and Doors Regardless of your home’s style, your individual taste or your budget, Pella has a patio door that’s just right for your home. We offer two types of patio doors: Hinged (French) and Sliding. Our door options are offered in various product lines and material types. fact, you can find a patio door in whichever material you are looking for: wood, fiberglass or vinyl. Pella patio doors feature stunning details and innovativeFor our team, the little details make a big difference, which is why we’ve included unique options on both our hinged and sliding patio doors. We’ve provided a couple of our most Patio Door Rolscreen® Retractable Screens.1,2 Unique to Pella, these screens are useful when you need them – and retract easily when Between-the-Glass Blinds and Shades3