Ecocontract double-glazed windows
High performance double-glazed timber windows
'• FSC 100% certified laminated Redwood or oak is used for all products. Made using three layers of laminated timber and cut using the latest European precision tools to create a highly stable, engineered product.
• Outward opening side or top-hung windows; Inward opening tilt and turn windows.
• Ultra-efficient doubleglazing offers a whole window U value of 1.4 W/m2K with a centre pane U- value of 1.1.W/m2K respectively. Argon gas fill and low E coating work to save energy, increase comfort and keep heating costs down.
• Warm edge spacers help maximise thermal efficiency and virtually eliminate cold edge condensation.
• Secured by Design approved.
• Timber finishes are water based and microporous, producing a long lasting finish that doesn't crack or peel. A wide choice of finish colour is available.'
| Material/s: | wood and glass |
| Environmental statement: | none |
| BRE Ecopoints: | unrated |
| Green Guide rating: | Redwood: A (generic); Oak: A+ (generic) |
| Environmental certification: | none |
| 3rd party accreditation: | FSC certified |
| 3rd party product endorsement: | Secured by Design |
| Quality certification: | none |
| Reusability / Recyclability: | reusable |
| Recycled content to ISO 14021: | none |
| Life expectancy | unknown |
| Substitute for or new materials / method: |
PVC windows, aluminium windows, non-FSC |
| Downloads: | • Product brochure • CAD drawings |
| Codes of Practice: | Security: BS 7950: 1997 |
| Workmanship Work Section: | |
| Country/s of manufacture: | Lithuania |
| UK distribution location: | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire |
| Alternative products: | Windows |
| Further information: | • Window frame materials compared • Durability: Windows |
| Information last updated: | Monday 2nd, February 2009 |
| Manufacturer's evidence rating:* |  |
| Manufacturer: | Green Building Store |
| Address: | Heath House Mill, Heath House Lane, Golcar, Huddersfield HD7 4JW |
| Telephone: | 01484 461705 |
| Fax: | 01484 653765 |
| Email: | sales@greenbuildingstore.co.uk |
| Website: | www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk |
The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:
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Abiotic depletion | - | Acidification |
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Global warming | - | Eutrophication |
| - | Ozone layer deplection | - | Solid Waste |
| - | Human toxicity | - | Radioactivity |
| - | Fresh water aquatic ecotoxicity | - | Minerals extraction |
| - | Terrestial exotoxicity | - | Water extraction |
| - | Photochemical oxidation |
*Note:
Manufacturer's evidence rating
* One star rating: The product has been included based on an assessment of the manufacturer's own product information.
*** Three star rating: The product has been included on the basis of a third party, independent, Life Cycle Analysis (BRE Ecoprofile or similar).
