Passive House Windows
Passive House is a voluntary standard popular in Europe. The Passivhaus House Institute recommends that all Passive House windows should have a U-value of not more than 0.8W/m2K.
At Schnauber, we specialise in customising timber Passive House windows. All our timber Passive House windows are extremely energy efficient and Passivhaus-certified, meeting all the requirements of German Passivhaus House standards. The windows have been expertly designed to reduce energy consumption and come with maximum airtightness and thermal insulation characteristics.
We fill our window frames with krypton or argon to prevent heat transfer and we use glasses with no thermal bridges to provide a consistent temperature during the summer and winter. Over the years, we have perfected the art of using German craftsmanship to add a touch of elegance and luxury to our timber Passivhaus House windows. We use triple glazing with inside thermal insulated core as standard to produce exceptional thermal performance windows. Regardless of your local climate in the UK, we are here to customise your timber Passivhaus House windows to suit your needs.
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Passive house standard
All Schnauber timber Passive House windows are designed to meet the rigorous Passivhaus House standards.
Durability
Quality materials and modern manufacturing methods ensure that the Heritage Slimline windows from Schnauber are guaranteed to last.
Low maintenance cost
The use of high quality timber and water sealed finishes ensures that Schnauber Heritage Slimline Timber windows are easy to maintain. Minimal maintenance is recommended every 5-10 years.
High level of safety and security
Our Heritage Slimline Timber windows are supplied with have multi-point locking systems for your safety and security.
High thermal efficiency
The Heritage Slimline Timber window is naturally resistant to heat loss. It is designed to help owners of historic property retain the character of their building whilst improving energy efficiency with the option of a slender double glazed unit.
Eco-friendly
Our manufacturing process, as well as our production of timber, is environmentally friendly.
Wooden aesthetic
The wooden aesthetic of timber Passive House windows can improve the appearance of your home or commercial building.
Passive house standard
All Schnauber timber Passive House windows are designed to meet the rigorous Passive House standards.
Wooden aesthetic
The wooden aesthetic of timber Passive House windows can improve the appearance of your home or commercial building.
Schnauber’s Passive House Certified wood windows come with triple glazing as standard to provide increased thermal efficiency and air tightness.
Schnauber use a highly advanced system of three distinct layers containing polyurethane and natural wood that results in U values ranging from 0.79 W/m2K to 0.66 W/m2K using triple glazing.
In certain high end residential developments and commercial/industrial projects Passive House certified windows maybe specified by the architect or developer.
Passive House wooden windows can be installed in new build or refurbishment developments.
Choose this window type for the aesthetic quality of a timber framed window combined with the high performance of an internationally renowned standard - Passive House.
If you would like to increase the comfort level in your home and significantly reduce energy bills.
As a standard very low ‘U’ value of 0.77 W/m2K is achieved because they are supplied with high performance triple glazing filled with an insulating inert gas, have insulated frames and minimise thermal bridging.
All Schnauber Passive House windows are supplied with innovative locking mechanisms to ensure that your property stays safe and secure.
The timber windows are either painted or stained internally in an unlimited range of colours using the latest environmentally friendly water resistant paint technology.
Wide selection of ironmongery including hinges, handles and fittings.
The timber used is from responsible and sustainable sources and certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
Ease of cleaning will depend upon the style of window that has been chosen.
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