It involves ‘cradle
to grave’ analysis to arrive at Best Value, a
concept based on whole life costs in economic and
resource terms and explicit consideration of environmental
costs.
Using LCA methodology, Sikkens has carried out a comprehensive
analysis of its factory finished joinery systems and
maintenance products supporting the use of suitably
protected timber against alternative building materials.
Its renewable resource status gives wood an unassailable
lead in environmental impact categories, such as the
effects of global warming, fossil fuel use and end
of life disposal.
Timber windows are environmentally friendly, the Life
Cycle Cost and overall environmental impact in comparison
to uPVC is considerably less. If you equate the environmental
impact of a window to driving a small saloon car &
petrol consumption, the following is true:
| Product |
|
Equivalent Miles
Driven |
| uPVC Window |
|
666 miles |
| Timber Window |
|
286 miles (57% less) |
|
|
|
Maintenance
As a partner within the Sikkens Sentinel Plus Wood
Protection Programme, a maintenance programme is provided
for every window. This ensures maintenance is conducted
at the right time with compatible products, significantly
increasing the life span of joinery and keeping the
through life costs to a minimum.
| Warranties |
 |
30 years timber |
|
up to 10 years factory
applied coatings |
|
10 years double-glazed units |
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