Ecoplus windows (double-glazed)

High performance double-glazed timber windows

'• Manufactured from Forest Stewardship (FSC) 100% certified timber - available in European oak or redwood.

• Lamination and finger joint technology are utilised to minimise resource use and improve durability.

• Ultra-efficient double glazing system, with a U value of 1.4 W/m2K and a centre pane U-value of 1.2 W/m2K.

• Warm edge spacers help maximise thermal efficiency and virtually eliminate cold edge condensation.

• Boron timber preservatives, considered the safest and most environmentally benign of all timber treatments.

• Durable and easy-to maintain OS Color wood-finishes. Biocide-free and based on natural plant oils.

• Outward opening. Top hung/ side hung./ sliding sash/ arched/ raked/ circular options available.

• Manufactured in the UK and designed in conjunction with the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA).'

Material/s: FSC timber, glass and aluminium
Environmental statement: yes
BRE Ecopoints: unrated
Green Guide rating: Redwood: A (generic); Oak: A+ (generic)
Environmental certification: none
3rd party accreditation: FSC certified
3rd party product endorsement: BFRC Energy Rated – ‘A’ & ‘B’ options
Quality certification: none
Reusability / Recyclability: reusable and glass is recyclable
Recycled content to ISO 14021: unknown
Life expectancy unknown
Substitute for or new
materials / method:
metal, pvc, alumin. window frames
Downloads: • Ecoplus system brochure
• Ecoplus CAD (double-glazed)
Codes of Practice:
Workmanship Work Section:
Country/s of manufacture: UK
UK distribution location: Huddersfield
Alternative products: Windows
Further information: • Window frame materials compared
• Durability: Windows
Information last updated: Friday 28th, November 2008
Manufacturer's evidence rating:*
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Green Building Store
Address: Heath House Mill, Heath House Lane, Golcar, Huddersfield HD7 4JW
Telephone: 01484 461705
Fax: n/a
Email: info@greenbuildingstore.co.uk
Website: www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk
Suppliers
Supply chain availability: Manufacturer & distributors 

Supplier: Burdens Environmental
Telephone: 0845 601 1188
Email: eco@burdens.co.uk
Website: http://www.burdensenvironmental.com

Supplier: Green Building Store
Telephone: 01484 461705
Email: Email: info@greenbuildingstore.co.uk
Website: http://www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk

The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:

- Abiotic depletion - Acidification
Yes 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).