Hello. My name is Erik Martin and I am a reporter for HomeStyle magazine (see a sample at contentthatworks.com/home-real-estate). I’m looking to interview window installers and manufacturers, passive home experts and other remodeling/construction professionals for the following article: CASH IN ON PASSIVE HOME WINDOWS. This story will explore why it may be worth the money to invest in passive home windows—even if you don’t plan on building a passive home or converting your existing residence into a passive home. Below is a list of questions I’m seeking answers to. I can either conduct a phone or email interview (with the latter, please email me back full-sentence written responses that I can use as quotes). My deadline is noon central time, Friday, May 13.
QUESTIONS:1. What is a “passive home”, and what is a “passive home window”?2. Do you need to have a passive home to best benefit from passive home windows, or are passive windows still worth considering in a non-passive home?3. What are the typical features/materials included in and the benefits of using passive windows?4. What kind of return on investment can you expect and what are the cost savings that can be accrued by installing/using passive windows? Can you provide a real world or hypothetical scenario using dollars?5. Can homeowners claim any energy tax credits/deductions if they install passive windows? What are the details/deadlines?6. How expensive are passive windows vs. other types of new windows, and are they more difficult/challenging to install in any way?7. How do recommend shopping for/choosing the right passive windows? What should be considered carefully? Where should you look/conduct your search?8. How should a homeowner hunt for/select a window installer? What credentials/experience should they look for? What are 5 questions they should ask before hiring a window installer?9. Any other thoughts, tips or suggestions on this topic?10. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?
Keywords
window installers, manufacturers, home experts
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