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Which window frames are the best: Fiberglass, PVC or Fiberglass hybrid uPVC?

...windows: which window frames are the best? While vinyl windows may be the cheapest, we are not fans of PVC or uPVC as they are both made of polyvinyl chloride w...

Posted by Zarah M April 10, 2025 Windows and doors 1 response

How do you calculate window height and location for passive solar heating?

...windows) - then what is furthest point the sun will reach to into the home ? What is the calculation here? Memories of high school maths isn't helping me here. ...

Posted by Daniel Gardener Sept. 12, 2019 Passive solar home design 1 response

If a passive house is designed well is it worth the extra cost for Low E window coatings?

...windows are appropriately facing south and the entire design is sound with thermal mass and good overhangs would double or triple glaze Argon filled windows be ...

Posted by Joe Van Kuren June 7, 2019 Passive solar home design 1 response

What windows should you use when trying to build a Passive House?

...windows and NZP, both are available in Quebec, both manufacture high quality triple pane windows.  And we already have exactly the page you need, have a read he...

Posted by Raoul Lions Jan. 25, 2019 Windows and doors 1 response

Can I reclaim old triple slider windows?

...windows for a fraction of the cost? We have a ton of trees around the house so there is virtually no solar gain through the windows ever. The big benefit with s...

Posted by Keanan Toews Jan. 20, 2019 Windows and doors 1 response

Should I replace my skylights with solar tubes?

...windows that depends on the extent of damage and the cost comparison of repairing / replacing. So – in some cases, if you’re sure it’s the condensation that’s t...

Posted by Elizabeth Brown Nov. 30, 2018 Windows and doors 1 response

How do you seal windows from the exterior for water and air but not create a vapor seal?

I am following your technique to seal the windows from inside that is to use Rockwool to insulate the gap and tape for water, air and vapor barrier. I am concer...

Posted by Piyush Prince Nov. 7, 2018 Windows and doors 1 response

is there a SketchNanoGard Review?

...windows and everyone was quite impressed with how it performed. you can read more here about how it works and our in house review of how well it works -  Reflec...

Posted by Island Lake June 24, 2020 Windows and doors 1 response

What are the best windows for replacement in a basement?

...windows, there is no really no difference between basements and above grade walls. Basement windows are often smaller than main floor windows, other than that, ...

Posted by Chrystele Chevallier-g May 21, 2020 Windows and doors 1 response

Is Condensation on Windows a bad sign?

...windows are starting to get what looks like a black mold - should I be worried? What can I do to stop it - or is condensation on our windows just a part of livi...

Posted by Greg Olmstead Dec. 12, 2019 Walls and Roofs 1 response

How do you install windows with SIP exterior insulation?

Is it a good idea to add comfort board or similar to outside of SIP, and if so how do u deal with window set back?

Posted by tony wolff March 8, 2021 Walls and Roofs

How much window area can i have in passive house?

...windows – there is an overall performance target that needs to be met for any Passive House building, so the more windows you have in your design, the more you ...

Posted by tony wolff March 4, 2021 Windows and doors 3 responses

Should our HRV keep our humidity lower than 40%, even in the cold months?

...windows will also impact how much ice you see forming, because the glazing surface of lower quality windows will be cooler and that will lead to more condensati...

Posted by Kim Clement Feb. 8, 2021 Ventilation 5 responses

Is this a good way to insulate drafty windows?

We moved into a condo that has some poorly insulated venting windows and sliding doors to a balcony.  If there existed a rectangular clear plastic bladder with ...

Posted by Robert Schmidt Feb. 6, 2021 Windows and doors 2 responses

Can you add exterior rigid foam insulation (e.g. EPS) with replacing windows?

We are contemplating an energy retrofit to several 1960's chalet style cabins in Northern VT.  Budget matters and the windows of the cabins are in reasonably de...

Posted by Peter Milliken Nov. 9, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation

My window drips when I run my air conditioning. What is the fix?

...windows when the AC is running. What is happening (I believe) is that the interior is so cool that condensation is forming on the outside of windows on extremel...

Posted by Sean Sullivan Aug. 27, 2020 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 5 responses

What is the best way to do Stucco/E.I.F.S exterior window wraps?

Ive been a Plasterer for 30yrs and always wrapped and flashed windows to protect from water intrusion. Yet I see roofers doing it wrong, painters attempting it ...

Posted by Pat Estes July 17, 2020 Windows and doors 2 responses

How do you replace windows in a double stud wall house?

...windows by the builder? If we install triple pane windows, do I still need to install  double windows for each opening to retain the envelope? I am looking for ...

Posted by Sasha June 25, 2018 Windows and doors 3 responses
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