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Open House Tour!

Open House! - UPDATE

We will be collecting Hats and Gloves and any warm clothing for Homeless Veterans. Many of our contractors (and myself) that worked on our house are veterans. Since it is Veteran's Day Weekend it would be a great opportunity to thank those who won't be as warm this winter! Please bring something to donate for a wonderful cause. 

Rochester’s 1st (to be) Certified Passive House
340 Quaker Meeting House Rd. in Honeoye Falls
Friday November 11 1pm-6pm
Saturday November 12 10am-6pm

I will perform a Blower door test at 5pm on Saturday, bring your smoke sticks and IR Cameras!

If you are thinking of building or renovating you won’t want to miss this!

Come see 1st hand:
  • Passive House Design
  • Super Tight Construction
  • Heat Recovery Ventilation
  • Super Insulation
  • Passive House Windows

We will be on hand to answer questions and give tours

If you cannot make this Open House contact me at:
MattB@airtightservicesinc.com
to set up a time to come check it out!

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