When constructing a high performance building like a Passive House, moisture management, air tightness, installed thermal performance, and air management are mission critical. Windows can easily become the weak links, so proper window installation becomes central to successful construction.
In this video series released last year, Zola Windows’ Florian Speier provides an overview of unpacking, installing, and adjusting high performance windows on location at Pumpkin Ridge Passive House. The series highlights not only how to connect the window to the structure but also touches on proper flashing of the rough opening, air sealing, and over-insulating the frames.
Coupled with Sam Hagerman’s recent article, “A Simple Approach is Best for Preventing Leaks at Rough Openings,” and the “New Window Installation” section of our newly published Best Practices Manual, the series presents a nice primer on high performance window installation.
Enjoy!
Installing European Passive House Windows #1: Window Introduction
Installing European Passive House Windows #2: Rough Opening Prep
Installing European Passive House Windows #3: Sash Removal
Installing European Passive House Windows #4: Sash Installation
Installing European Passive House Windows #5: Interior Air Sealing
Installing European Passive House Windows #6: Exterior Over-Insulating
Installing European Passive House Windows #7: Tilt Slide Doors
Installing European Passive House Windows #8: Balcony Doors
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