Eco Products
Modern aluminium windows with their high-tech Polyamide thermal break and modern glass have moved on enormously from the old style aluminium windows back in the 80’s. Please read on and learn about our products and the benefits of aluminium products.
‘A’ Rated Aluminium Windows
Simulations on our new aluminium window show that it achieves an ‘A’ energy rating. It is the first double glazed aluminium window to achieve this high standard of energy efficiency. This is achieved through clever design, modern materials and modern glazing. Our windows are also incredibly slim and look GREAT.
See more on our ‘A’ rated window...
Why Aluminium?
- Aluminium is highly recyclable and when recycled loses none of the physical properties of the primary aluminium.
- Recycling aluminium uses just 5% of the energy it takes to create the primary aluminium.
- Aluminium is the third most abundant material on earth
- When the old Wembley Stadium was demolished, 96% of the aluminium was reclaimed and recycled.
- The life cycle of aluminium products is measured in terms of decades rather than years.
What About PVC?
Some PVC facts from www.healthybuilding.net and alternatives to PVC...
- Post consumer PVC cannot be easily recycled - www.healthybuilding.net claims that in the US just 0.5% of waste PVC is recycled.
- During a fire PVC gives off toxic gasses even before it ignites.
- Additives used during PVC manufacture can leach out over time and increase health risks.
- As an alternative the PVC windows and doors, www.healthybuilding.net recommends wood, fiberglass and aluminium.
Useful Links
Council for Aluminium in Building
International Aluminium Institute
Building Green
Healthybuilding.net
