Insufficient insulation is one of the number one factors for increased energy costs in homes. Another major contributor? Air leaks around the doors and windows in your home. Most common doors and windows have air leaks, however passive house standards aim to solve this problem by installing airtight silicone gasketing.
You might not know that heat loss can also occur through heat transfer mechanisms and thermal bridging.This means that heat moves through the solid part of your home’s doors — the panels, rails, jambs, and sill — with conduction; This is due to air movement through the small open spaces between your exterior door and the door frame.
Passive house doors offer better insulation than your average door, which is great news for homeowners looking to reduce their carbon footprint and live in a sustainable home.