Passive House translates to comfort and health ben- efits, in addition to savings. “In houses that have low-performance windows it is almost necessary to move the fur- niture a few feet into the room, as it feels as though windows are leaking, and it is uncomfortable to sit near them.” “We use Super Spacer® in our IGUs to prevent thermal bridging be- tween glass panes. This helps to keep the interior pane warm, and in most climates completely prevents conden- sation from forming on the interior of the window.” Condensation, she says, can lead to mould, which is a great health con- cern especially to children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems such as asthma and allergies. EuroLine tilt and turn windows also are easy to use. “The multi-point lock- ing system is operated with the turn of a single handle, which makes oper- ation fast and easy, providing fast egress in case of emergency, includ- ing for the elderly and people with re- stricted mobility, like arthritis suffer- ers.” Funk says tilt and turn windows also are easier and safer to clean in the turn position and provide secure ventilation in the tilt-position. In the locked position, the multi-point lock- ing hardware makes them extremely intruder resistant, she says. Understanding that industry regu- lations and consumer demands are constantly changing, Funk says Euro- Line is focused on being a leader in the industry. “We were the first to in- troduce a five-chamber system to North America, at a time when most other manufacturers still had two or three-chamber systems. With our 4700-series we are the first to now manufacture a six-chamber system.” Funk says EuroLine introduced its 4700-series, specifically created for use in Passive Houses, in 2012, “long before most anyone in the North American building industry even knew what a Passive House was.” “We are continually developing new systems that fill needs in the market – sometimes even before the market has realized this need. We test new systems rigorously before intro- ducing them, always striving for high quality and high performance.” This, she says, pushes the entire in- dustry towards higher standards. From its location in Canada, Funk says EuroLine is well-positioned to serve North American markets more effectively than European sources that may be less costly at first-glance. “Our products are designed and manufactured specifically for the North American market. And there are other considerations besides initial cost….If a glass unit breaks, how long will it take to get a replacement? How much will it cost? Glass coatings are not the same in Europe as they are here, so it is not simply a matter of getting a replacement unit locally, as it will not match the rest of the glass.” For more information, visit www.euroline-windows.com. PASSION FOR PASSIVE P ASSION P ASSIVE ® T oll Toll Free: 1.800.337.8604 • 36 – November 2015 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report