Timber Officially ‘Greener’ than PVC

A new research by Greenpeace has been recently released detailing how Timber Windows and Doors are better value and better for the environment than their PVC counterparts.

The document explains how:

• Of the 15 most hazardous chemicals in Europe, 6 are used in the manufacture of PVC-U.
• Properly sourced Timber is more enviromentally friendly as a sustainable resource than PVC.
• Developments in Timber Design and Finishing mean that high-performance timber windows need minimal maintenance and have a potentially longer life-span.
• PVC-U windows do degrade, they are not maintenance-free and they cannot be easily repaired.
• Local authorities have found that high-performance, double-glazed timber windows are less expensive than PVC over the lifetime of the window.