Window-Fix, Inc. Offers Passive House: The NEXT BIG THING

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - May 30, 2014 - PRLog -- Window-Fix (http://windowfixinc.com) is pleased to announce that we now sell and install windows and doors to satisfy Passive House and Passive Building criteria and is leading the tri-state area in advanced window and door solutions. Passive house standards have become the global leading energy efficiency standard. Passive homes are being built all over the world and are becoming a growing trend in the U.S. Passive house can be applied not only in a residential home, but can be applied to multi-family properties, office buildings, retails spaces, and more. One of the more interesting applications has been retrofitting these windows into historical properties.

Window-Fix utilizes Klearwall Window and Door products to address Passive Building Standards and our team has been certified to meet all standards.Window-Fix utilizes Klearwall Window and Door products to address Passive Building Standards and our team has been certified to meet all standards.

WHY PASSIVE HOUSE WINDOWS AND DOORS?

- U-Value of Passive House is .14 verses traditional energy star product .30

- Dramatic reduction of energy required to heat/cool home, 70-80% reduction in conventional cost

- High level of comfort year round (irrespective of exterior temperatures)

- Superior indoor air quality (requires highest quality workmanship and materials)

Windows and doors are critical components of Passive House Standards. They not only help to keep energy in, but are also responsible for the free solar gain. About 1/3 of our energy needs come from free from the sun. There are number of complex things to consider when selecting windows for a Passive House build and Window-Fix can assist with those selections.

For more information on Passive House innovations or Window-Fix, Inc. contact us at http://windowfixinc.com or 800-337-1620.