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Windows and Doors EPDs

Specialist EPD Consultancy for Window and Door Manufacturers

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Need a specialist window and door EPD consultant?

 

Cascade supports window and door manufacturers with consultancy-led EPD development tailored to complex and highly configurable product ranges. 

Producing representative, EN 15804-compliant EPDs requires a thorough understanding of the sector-specific Product Category Rules (PCRs) and complementary PCR (C-PCRs) EN 17213 requirements for windows and doors.

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Why window & door EPDs are technically complex

The greatest challenge in producing window and door EPDs is product variation. 

A manufacturer may offer: 

  • Multiple types of timber 
  • Double, triple, and vacuum glazing
  • Different frame and glass thicknesses
  • Multiple glass types
  • Alternative security mechanisms
  • Multiple opening mechanisms

Due to so many variations, manufacturers often opt to develop representative products that reflect broader product families.

Additional complexity then arises from: 

  • Selection of representative products
  • Product family grouping
  • Compliance with sector-specific PCRs
  • Managing bespoke product and/or customer configuration

Because of this, window and door EPDs often require a more consultancy-led approach than standardised software-only solutions can provide. 

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A1

Raw Materials
Determine bill of materials; frame type, glazing options etc. 

 

A2

Transport
Assess the transportation of raw and ancillary materials to the manufacturing facility. 

 

A3

Manufacturing
Assembly of the components; allocation of factory-level consumption and waste to specific products.

 

Lifecycle Assessment Stages for Windows and Doors EPDs (A1-A5)

A4

Transportation to Site

Transportation of finished packaged products to construction sites. 

 

 

A5

Installation
Assesses all installation impacts from installation resources to packaging disposal / recycling scenarios.

 

Our approach to window and door EPD consultancy

Cascade provides a consultancy-led approach designed specifically for highly configurable product portfolios. 

We use a parameterised model approach that allows key product characteristics to be adjusted without rebuilding the assessment from scratch.

The result is a more efficient process, broader product coverage, and environmental data that better reflects the realities of highly customisable window and door manufacturing. 

We support manufacturers with: 

  • Product family EPD development
  • Representative product selection
  • Parameterised modelling for complex product ranges
  • PCR and c-PCR compliance
  • Timber and glazing supply chain modelling
     

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    We felt confident that they will take the headache out of it...he broke it down into simple steps...

    RICHARD MCMULLAN, Sales and Marketing Director, MyDek

    Cascade was very good at reassuring us to alleviate any pain. I think we'll win jobs from having EPDs

    DARRYL HOLLOWAY, Sales Director, Q-Railing

    We'd highly recommend Cascade...they are committed to accuracy, attention to detail and precision

    DAN MAUDSLEY, Managing Director, Econix

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    How much does it cost? 

    Your key questions, answered

    Understand how Cascade enables you to meet your EPD priorities, without the confusion

    What are the timescales?

    What's your sector experience?

    How much does it cost? 

    Head to the Pricing section on our homepage for ballpark figures, or contact us for an accurate quote.   

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    Timing estimate

    • Kick-off: Two weeks
    • Data gathering: 6 to 8 weeks 
    • LCA modelling: 6 to 8 weeks 
    • EPD preparation: One week 
    • Verification: 6 weeks 
    • Publication: Two weeks 

     

    Typical timelines from project kick-off to publication: ~ 5/6 months

    Contact us to discuss your project deadlines

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    Sector experience

    We have sector specific experience across the following product categories:

    • External Wall Systems
    • Windows and Doors
    • Concrete
    • Electronics
    • Ceramics
    • Timber
    • Rooflights
    • Balconies
    • Structural Steel and Steel Profiles 
    • Pipes and Plumbing 
    • Taps and sanitaryware
    • Aggregates (Secondary and Primary)
    • Paint
    • Insulation
    • Plastics
    • Other construction products

     

    Contact us to discuss your specific product requirements.  

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    Speak to Cascade about window & door EPDs

    Whether you require a single EPD, product family declarations, or support across a complex portfolio of bespoke products, Cascade can help you navigate the technical challenges of window and door EPD development. 

    Contact us to discuss your products, sustainability objectives, and EPD requirements. 

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    Steel

    Bricks

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    Aluminium

    Stone

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    Cement

    Steel

    Bricks

    Glass

    Aluminium

    Stone

    Sand

    Gravel

    Asphalt

    Plastic (PVC)

    Foam

    Clay

    Hemp

    Fiberglass

    Bitumen

    Cross-laminated Timber

    Gypsum