Low energy buildings are now commonplace. But those with passive constructions, with their highest thermal protection requirements, that are becoming increasingly important. Passive buildings allow to reduce energy consumption, which makes the structures that are built using this technology both economical and eco-friendly by minimizing gas emissions and resource consumption. However, building a passive structure requires the use of high quality components with proven performance. To meet these needs, Aluprof provides a modern window system MB-104 Passive, certified by the Passive House Institute in Darmstandt, Germany

Increased glazing is a distinctive feature of contemporary buildings. In order to build these, however, the higher performing systems - and not standard materials - are used. Joinery industry is continuously developing its products, often ahead of the building regulations requirements, but the frequent accusation made against the latest products is their high price and lack of confirmation of the declared performances.

This new window system MB-104 Passivecombines high technical capabilities, excellent thermal protection, and pleasing appearance. MB-104 Passive has three-chambered profiles, whose central part is an insulating chamber of a width of 60-61 mm. The system is available in two versions, depending on the required thermal insulation: SI and AERO. In the AERO version, the infill between thermal breaks is made of aerogel. Both solutions: MB-104 Passive SI and MB-104 Passive Aero allow to achieve excellent heat transfer performances: when using triple glazed pane, Uw coefficient for windows does not exceed 0.80 W/m2K). This has been confirmed with certificates issued by the Passive House Institute PHI Darmstadt.

High water and air tightness performance is achieved through a specially-shaped 2-component central gasket and glazing & ending gaskets. MB-104 Passive has three-chambered profiles, whose central part is insulating chamber of a width of 60-61 mm. The system is available in two versions, depending on the required thermal insulation: SI and AERO. In the AERO version, the infill between thermal breaks is made of aerogel. Both solutions: MB-104 Passive SI and MB-104 Passive Aero allow to achieve excellent heat transfer performances: when using triple glazed pane, Uw coefficient for windows does not exceed 0.80 W/(m2K). This has been confirmed with certificates issued by the Passive House Institute PHI Darmstadt.

MB-104 Passive is also about the visual aspect of the building. The adjusted depth of the profiles makes the casement and the frame combine, thus creating one-plane-effect from the outside. The “deep” setting of the glazing gaskets makes them less visible from the inside, which also enhances the good appearance of the windows. MB-104 Passive system-based windows can be equipped with invisible or classic hinges, handles with or without rosette or the system’s glazing muntins.

MB-104 Passive system characteristics:

Window profiles’ design depth: 95 mm (frame), 104 mm (casement).

Of a closed shape, glazing beads, both in Standard and Prestige version, allow to fix the infill in a durable manner, which greatly facilitates the fabrication of burglary-resistant constructions.

Possible ranges of glazing thickness are: for window frames – from 25.5 to 72 mm, for the casement – from 34.5 to 81 mm. Wide range of glazing allows the installation of all types of triple or quadruple, acoustic or burglary-resistant glazing units available on the market.

The drainage of the profiles can be performed in invisible or visible variant with a decorative cap.