Passive Building Principles
Passive Building or Passive House is comprised of a set of principles relating to design that determine whether double glazed windows offer high enough levels of energy efficiency and comfort for the building user. One of the metrics used to measure the efficacy of our timber and aluminium windows is that of insulation, with airtightness and imperviousness against outside conditions key to meeting those standards.
Passive House also requires that double and triple glazed windows are able to retain air that has been conditioned by mechanical means. That’s in addition to factors like solar gain, whereby naturally-occurring energy sources are used to create a comfortable indoor climate with a reduced reliance on powered air conditioning. These are just a couple of the many metrics used to determine which windows meet the standard and ours meet every single one.
Ever Standard Met
We are proud to say that Rationel windows and doors not only meet but exceed the standards required to be called Passive House-compliant. Our products are not only highly effective at reducing energy bills, but they’re so durable that they’ll serve you well for years and years with a minimal need for maintenance.
If you’d like to find out why our timber and alu clad windows are the savvy choice for homeowners across Ireland, head over to our website www.rationel.ie, where you’ll find everything you need to know. If you need any advice or guidance on which of our products best suit your needs, give us a call on 01 297 1005 where our team is ready and waiting to offer their assistance.
