Low E / Discussions

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

...e a whole bunch of variables on hand like window size, where it will be in the wall and the height and length of your overhang, and the exact angle of the sun. And while you may pick up a few more BTUs here and there due to the exact location of thermal mass in relation to the windows, keep in mind that once the energy...

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?

...eed to know about window selection, have a read here first -  How to choose the best windows for High Performance Homes There is a lot to it, and it is honestly best left to those who do energy modelling. An example to look at would be our LEED V4 platinum Edelweiss House where we employed a very comprehensive passive ...

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

is there a SketchNanoGard Review?

...ent? Hi there, If you mean this product for thermally coating glass,  Ecohabitation in Montreal had it applied to their office 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 -  Reflective window film to reduce overhe...

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