Sustainability
PVC-U - the sustainable choice
For many years PVC-U windows and doors have been recognised as the durable, low-maintenance and energy efficient option. Now, thanks to recent advances in recycling, PVC-U windows and doors are the first choice material for sustainability too.
'A' rated for sustainability
PVC-U windows have achieved the highest rating possible rating in the Building Research Establishment (BRE) Green Guide to Specification (June 2008) - a key reference tool for housebuilders. In the guide, PVC-U windows received an 'A' rating for residential properties and an 'A+' rating for commercial buildings.
Re-usable and recyclable - for hundreds of years
Research has shown that 95% of 'post-consumer' or end-of-life PVC-U windows can be recycled.. When combined with an official product life for a PVC-U window or door of up to 35 years (BRE), and much longer unofficially, the result is hundreds of years of re-use with minimal impact on the environment.
Environmentally responsible component supplier
Eurocell, which manufactures all of the PVC-U components used in our windows and doors, is at the forefront of sustainable developments in the PVC-U industry. The company re-uses virtually 100% of its waste product in the manufacturing process, which amounts to around 3,000 tonnes per year and buys waste product from other sources for recycling. The result is virtually zero Eurocell production waste going to landfill.
It means that choosing to buy your PVC-U windows and doors from us is good for your home, your pocket - and the environment.
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