Did you know that you can lower your monthly energy bills without consuming too much energy? It’s called passive ventilation and your home’s windows and doors are more than perfect for this! Expert replacement windows contractor Renewal by Andersen® of British Columbia shares their insight.

How Passive Ventilation Works

Passive ventilation makes use of your home’s doors, windows, vents, and other openings to bring fresh air indoors and let stale air out. The placement of the openings determines how much cool air can circulate through your home. For instance, when you’re going to cool the interiors of your home, the windows and other openings on the upper levels of your home can be opened to let out the warm air.

What You Need to Consider

You can make full use of passive ventilation if your home’s openings can be opened easily and are unobstructed in some way. To maximize airflow, you can work with a trusted door and window contractor to work out a plan on renovating the walls in your home to have high vents or other similar openings in between rooms.

Passive ventilation is as simple as opening your larger windows to the breeze on one side then opening the smaller and higher windows on the other side. This is to ensure the warm air is pushed out as the cool air rushes in. To fully notice the effects of passive ventilation, your home should be ventilated for around 15 minutes every day five times a week. Take note of some of the windows you have in your home, as some can be even more effective than others. For instance, side-opening windows are great for catching breezes and redirect them towards your home.

As a trusted window company in the area, you can count on Renewal by Andersen of British Columbia for your next installation! If you live in Delta, Vancouver, and the surrounding BC areas, call us today at (604) 373-9984 or online through our contact form.

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Thanks to Ariel and Nick Baker for ensuring the job at my Mom’s was finished following her passing. Nick was thoughtful and went the extra mile, and Ariel was helpful in scheduling. Thank you again.

Stacey Chesnick

12:48 15 Apr 22

Vlad and his team did a fantastic job. They arrived on time, were efficient, professional and communicated effectively throughout the installation. Highly recommended.

Benjamin Grinter

21:13 11 Mar 22

Despite the salesman’s statement about the final condition being just like it’s current condition, I was nonetheless concerned. My concern was that the trim inside and out would be damaged as the trim inside is very dated and would’ve been impossible to duplicate and the outdoor trim is very weathered vinyl, replacement would also be impossible. The installers were very professional and did an amazingly great job and the finished job was perfect in all ways.

Bruce Morrison

22:04 09 Mar 22

We recently replaced our bay windows with a 10’ sliding doors by Renewal by Anderson. We are extremely happy with the quality and service of their work. And for a reasonable price too. Dustin, the project manager was above and beyond, punctual and very attentive to details. It is not a small job , but Dustin manage and coordinate the works and finish the installation within a day. Touch up was done in the later days. Dusting came a few times to confirm all work was done properly. We were fully satisfied the work. The installation team and touch up team (Nick and Cody) were also great. They were polite and professional. I asked touch up team for dry wall patch texture so we can patch other walls that were damaged by us. But they offered to patch and sand the damage for us free. It was completed a lot better than what we can do. For this, I will give a 5 star rating.

Loretta Wu

00:26 03 Mar 22

We had our windows and patio doors replaced by Renewal by Andersen. Jason gave us multiple options to choose from that would fit into our strata's requirements and was straightforward about the time it would take to manufacture the windows and doors. While it took slightly longer than expected for the job to be completed due to some Covid-19 supply chain issues (who hasn't run into those in the last couple of years?), the job was completed and we are very happy with the results. Corey and his crew were very professional and respectful of our concerns about physical distancing, etc. during the installation. The crew cleaned up thoroughly after the installation work was completed. The installed windows and doors look very good and make our home more comfortable. I'd give Corey and his crew a 10 out of 10 for their service.The 20 year warranty on the glass and Fibrex portion of the windows and the 10 year warranty on the remainder of the hardware was much appreciated seeing as one of our neighbours who went with a different company three years ago had issues within 2 years but were only covered for 1 year.

David Bowerman

18:29 02 Mar 22

Nick Shultze came to take measurements today for the future installation of my windows.He was on time, very professional and informative, answered all my questions.Made me happy to have chosen this company

Judit Korosi

00:08 02 Mar 22

Vlad and the crew were quick and efficient as well as friendly, the windows are amazing, and are a huge improvement to my home. Outstanding service!

Laura Dalgliesh

05:33 16 Feb 22

Just had the patio door and windows installed and am obsessed! Gorgeous! They took a lot longer to arrive than we originally thought but so worth the wait. The team was fantastic from sales to install to follow up. Recommend!

Joanna Dunlop

22:04 10 Feb 22

When measurements are done, Cameron the Installation Manager uses a laser to ensure the windows are an exact fit for the opening 👍👍 Can hardly wait now for the finished product 🍻

Andy De Graaff

19:04 24 Nov 21

Dustin was very personable and professional in showing us the options available for replacing our windows and doors. Looking forward to seeing the final product.

Michael Schultz

19:23 13 Nov 21

The installation crew was awesome, the office communication and the technician were great. The windows quality is very good, I highly recommend. Just to warn you that the standard order doesn't include any locks, handles, or slide stoppers by default: you have to order them separately.Also I want to mention, the company does go above and beyond to make things right for you. At the end you will have cool windows that will keep your house warm and beautiful.

Anna Iantchenko

04:18 13 Nov 21

Cameron showed up early after calling first. Job went off quickly and efficiently! Hoping your installers are as friendly!

Wanda Telford

21:03 10 Nov 21

We have just started the process, and found your design consultant and your technician to be very informative, professional we can hardly wait for our new windows,

Barb Oliver

00:47 22 Oct 21

Renewal by Andersen windows has recently become available in British Columbia I have this product in our Texas home and took the opportunity to get a quote change all of our windows in our British Columbia home.Sheldon our Design Consultant and Cameron our installation Manager are both very helpful with helping us to make our decisions.Anxiously awaiting our new windows.

James Alridge

22:44 21 Oct 21

They took their sweet time to explain well the differences between other materials/products. The company know how important it is for any homeowners to be energy efficient and helped ease the financial aspects that comes with window installations.
Awesome customer service!

Bubot L. Santiago

20:00 08 Oct 21

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