A Friendly Guide to Passivhaus Certified Windows and Doors

Are you looking to have a more energy efficient home? Then, you need to reconsider your choice of windows and doors. 

We offer Liniar's Zero|90 uPVC windows and doors at Bluemanor. When you choose us for your next home improvement project, having an energy efficient home will not seem like a hard task. 

With Passivhaus standards, we are also able to bring you a tried and tested solution to energy efficiency ratings. Throughout this guide, Bluemanor’s experts will explain everything you need to know about Passivhaus certified windows and doors. Read on to find out more. 

What is Passivhaus? 

Passivhaus, in simple terms, can be described as the innovative standards of energy efficiency. Also known as Passive House, it refers to buildings designed to maintain diligent energy ratings consistently with very little need to use heaters in winter or coolers for summer. Globally considered one of the fastest growing, high energy performance standards have also been achieved by more than 30,000 buildings since 2000. 

Considering that buildings are responsible for 35% of the energy consumption in the whole world, Passivhaus provides a solution to the current climate crisis. Simply by relying less on heaters or coolers, which are powered by fossil fuels, you will lower your use of electricity and carbon footprint. With that being said, you can achieve net zero and a reduction in energy bills. For example, a 70m² house designed with Passivhaus standards could pay as low as £25 annually on gas heating. 

Why Choose Passivhaus Standards? 

If you have been looking for a home improvement project that lowers your carbon footprint, you might want to check out Liniar's Zero|90, Passivhaus-certified, uPVC windows and doors at Bluemanor. Especially considering that it is a scientifically tried and tested method of achieving outstanding thermal results. 

The secret to their rigorous thermal efficiency lies in airtightness with mechanical ventilation. Though many of us who might have old windows and doors with limited ventilation are used to damp issues in our homes, to avoid long term issues with condensation, fresh air needs to be regularly coming in with stale air extracted in a controlled manner. 

With airtightness, the mechanical ventilation heat recovery system transfers heat from the outgoing to the incoming air. Therefore, avoid heat losses due to air gaps and make your home more comfortable and cosy with better energy efficiency. 

Alongside scientifically proven results, homeowners with Passivhaus approved windows and doors also report the following benefits. 

• Increased indoor air quality

• Better acoustic performance & noise reduction

• Draught proofing 

• No more damp related damage

• Less demand for heaters

Passivhaus Certified uPVC Windows & Doors 

Here at Bluemanor, we provide you with Liniar's Zero|90 uPVC profiles that are fabricated and qualified with Passivhaus standards. Including a wide range of uPVC windows and doors that achieve outstanding thermal efficiency. 

To meet the exceptional Passivhaus standards, our windows and doors can achieve U-values as low as 0.7 W/m²K with triple glazing. This makes them 40% more energy efficient when compared to A-rated windows and doors! It also achieves the other benefits of Passive House security and noise reduction with acoustic performance values as high as 42 decibels. Higher the value, better the sound insulation! So there is minimum amount of noise transfer in and out of your home.

Our uPVC window styles include casement, tilt and turn, French casement, bow and bay and flush casement windows. Whilst our Passivhaus approved door range includes sleek bifold doors and uPVC front as well as back doors. With various glass, handle and colour options, you can find your dream Passivhaus designs at Bluemanor. 

Install Passivhaus Designs with Bluemanor

As Essex’s leading home improvement business, Bluemanor is proud to bring you incredibly energy efficient uPVC windows and doors with a Passivhaus certification. 

However, if you require any help when designing your uPVC windows and doors or need further information, get in touch with us. Our expert team will guide you through your customisable options and help to bring your dream design to life. 

Alternatively, to make an immediate difference in your home’s energy bills, carbon footprint and energy efficiency, get an online quote. Our tool gives you a completely bespoke price with no obligation to buy. We look forward to speaking with you soon!