Environmental Product Declarations for windows, doors and gates

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for windows, doors and gates play a key role in sustainable construction by providing detailed data on a product’s environmental impact throughout its life cycle. They enable investors and designers to make informed decisions when selecting materials that meet the highest environmental standards.

The EPD certification process includes a life cycle assessment, which allows the product’s environmental impact to be accurately determined, from production through to disposal.

EPD standards for windows and doors

Standards play a key role in the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification process for windows and doors. They define the principles of life cycle assessment (LCA) and provide the basis for ensuring the comparability and reliability of declared environmental data. These include requirements relating to energy efficiency, durability and environmental impact throughout the product’s life cycle.

Our certification body operates in accordance with international standards and applies a range of standards, including ISO 14025 and EN 15804, to ensure the highest quality and reliability of the EPD certification process. This applies not only to windows, doors and gates but also to EPD certification for steel structures, construction chemicals and other construction products.

Another key document for windows and doors is EN 17213, which sets out specific product category rules (PCR) and defines the types of windows and doors covered by its scope.

Principles for preparing EPDs for windows and doors

Preparing EPDs for doors and windows requires a comprehensive life cycle assessment covering all stages “from cradle to grave”. It is essential to collect data on raw material consumption, energy use and pollutants generated at each stage.

This process must follow the guidelines set out in ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of the results.

EPD certification for windows, doors and gates consists of several stages:

• Initial consultation to define the scope of the EPD, the product category and the declared unit;
• Collection of the necessary input and output data and their verification at the manufacturing plant;
• Life cycle assessment (LCA);
• Preparation of a draft Environmental Product Declaration;
• Issuance of a verified EPD together with a certificate.

EPDs for garage doors

We specialise in EPD certification for garage doors, which plays an important role in assessing their environmental impact. The certification process includes a life cycle assessment that forms the basis for preparing a Type III Environmental Product Declaration.

This makes it possible to identify the stages with the greatest negative environmental impact, which is essential for organisations committed to sustainable development.

How are EPDs for windows, doors and gates prepared?

The process of preparing an EPD for windows and doors begins with collecting data on materials, manufacturing processes, transport, and energy and fuel consumption. This is followed by a detailed analysis of these data to understand the product’s full life cycle. It is important that the assessment uses the appropriate reference dimensions specified in the complementary standard EN 17213. The final step is verification by independent bodies and publication of the EPD, ensuring its credibility and compliance with the relevant standards, primarily EN 15804, ISO 14025 and EN 17213.

A life cycle assessment (LCA) for windows, doors and gates involves evaluating the product’s environmental impact at every stage of its life, from production to disposal. It takes into account greenhouse gas emissions, the consumption of natural resources and waste generation. This makes it possible to identify where implementing environmentally friendly solutions would be most cost-effective.

The environmental indicators included in an EPD cover, among other aspects, global warming potential, primary energy consumption and impacts on biodiversity. Indicators relating to soil and water acidification and eutrophication are also analysed. These data provide a comprehensive understanding of the product’s environmental impact and support informed design decisions.

Benefits of EPDs for windows and gates

Having an EPD for windows and gates gives manufacturers a significant business advantage by increasing transparency and customer trust. It enables stronger product positioning in the market and helps meet growing environmental requirements. Companies can also demonstrate their commitment to sustainable development, which is increasingly valued by consumers.

EPDs for doors, windows, gates and other products in this category significantly enhance business competitiveness by enabling companies to participate in tenders with specific environmental requirements. They help companies stand out from their competitors by offering products with verified environmental impact data. This, in turn, increases their chances of securing new contracts and growing their business.

EPDs help companies build a credible reputation by transparently presenting the environmental impact of their products. This enables businesses to communicate their environmental initiatives in a credible and convincing way. Such a reputation attracts environmentally conscious customers and strengthens the company’s position as an industry leader in sustainability.

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