Passive Haus Installations - Window and doors Focus.
The history behind Passive house (German: Passivhaus/ Passive Haus Installations) is a voluntary standard for energy efficiency in a building, which reduces the building’s carbon footprint. Conforming to these standards results in ultra-low energy buildings that require less energy for heating or cooling. Standards are available for residential properties and office buildings, schools, and a supermarket have been constructed to the standard. Energy efficiency is not an attachment or supplement to architectural design, but a design process that integrates with architectural design. It is generally applied to new builds, though it has also been used for renovations. 5 Star’s robust window systems can help in these Passive Haus Installations and renovations
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2008, estimates of the number of passive house buildings around the world were between 15,000 to 20,000 structures, today over 44,000 are believe to exist worldwide. The vast majority of passive house, (Passive Haus Installations) structures have been built in German-speaking countries and Scandinavia. In the UK there are now over 750 with 600 more under construction.
What are the 5 principles of a Passive House/ Passive Haus Installations?
The principles are core ways in which you can differentiate a “traditional” home with one that has the PassivHaus badge of approval.
- 1 – High quality insulation. …
- 2 – Heat control and robust windows. …
- 3 – Airtight construction. …
- 4 – Heat recovery ventilation. …
- 5 – Thermal bridge free design.
Which windows for Passive House Installations , Passive Haus Installations, PassivHaus Installations
- Triple-glazed units – triple glazed windows can offer U-Value as low as 0.7W/m2K.
- The gaps between the individual glass panes are filled with argon or krypton noble gases.
- 5 Star can specify your Passive Hause Installation with all glass coatings with frames in Aluminium or UPVC.
- Many properties which cannot reach a Passive Haus Installation standard can still benefit from a window design that would achieve the standard.
What are passive doors for Passive House Installations , Passive Haus Installations, PassivHaus Installations?
Doors need to be airtight and typically thicker than standard replacement doors due to higher thermal insulation. The frames themselves must also be well insulated and require proper sealing and installation to achieve passive Haus values. This encompasses entry doors, side doors or patio doors. 5 Star have the widest door range to achieve the highest standard of installation. 5 Star’s Origin Soho range offers doors at low as 0.8 U values.
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For 2024, 5 Star are updating its showrooms in Worcester and Kidderminster to showcase its Yale SensCheck™ compatible smart windows and smart doors. You can enjoy a demonstration within our showroom environment to showcase all the smart frame technology in action. Find out why this is such a game changer and why your doors and windows need to be Yale SensCheck™.
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The Yale Multipoint door locks offer the best in strength and resilience for almost all our UPVC and composite doors. Its unique hook and bolt locking points ensure the ultimate in security. Designed, developed, and tested in the UK to Yale’s rigorous standards to deliver perfect performing security, and total ease of use. At 5 Star we offer a 20-year guarantee because our products are designed, manufactured, and fitted to last, furthermore they are secured by a company who’ve been making locks since the mid-1800s.
Ask a 5 Star Designer.
5 Star have a team of Designers who are happy to meet with you in one of their showrooms, or in the comfort of your own home to discuss Passive Haus Installations or any aspect of upgrading your doors and windows. You probably buy windows and doors only once or twice in a lifetime, they do it every day. Trust a 5 Star Designer to guide you through all your options.
5 Star's MD Richard Manser believes, "few homes will achieve a Passive Haus but if they are installing new windows and doors then these can achieve Passive Haus standards!"
- 5 Star’s Passive Haus windows and doors – 20 Year Guarantee on all windows and doors
- 5 Star’s Passive Haus windows and doors – Lower your Carbon Footprint
- 5 Star’s Passive Haus windows and doors – Setting higher standards with lower U values
- 5 Star’s Passive Haus windows and doors – Making homes warmer
- 5 Star’s Passive Haus windows and doors – Saving money on fuel
- 5 Star’s Passive Haus windows and doors – Building a better future
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