Rationel AURAPLUS
The alu-clad AURA: FSC timber frame behind a low-maintenance external aluminium cladding, in 200+ colours plus granite finishes, dual-colour at no extra cost. Triple glazed to 0.78–0.79 W/m²K. Cladding extends the stated life expectancy by around 20 years over the timber frame’s 40.
Carbon and evidence
Product Evidence
Evidence currently held for the Rationel product record.
Recorded Carbon Result
A1–A3 GWP-total per m² of AURAPLUS top-guided window with ECOLINE glazing (1230 × 1480 mm reference, 36.8 kg/m²), per IES-0024526:003. Includes −19.7 biogenic uptake (GWP-GHG 50.5); the standard-glazing declaration gives 40.1.
Indicator: GWP-total
A1–A3 covers raw-material supply, transport to manufacture and manufacturing. It is product-stage information, not a whole-life result.
Environmental Product Declaration
EPD recorded- Coverage
- Product family
- Declared unit
- 1 m² window (36.8 kg/m²; reference window 1230 × 1480 mm) — AURAPLUS/FORMAPLUS top-guided, 3-layer ECOLINE glazing
- Programme
- The International EPD System (EPD International AB)
- Registration
- IES-0024526:003
- Standard
- EN 15804+A2 (PCR 2019:14 + c-PCR-007 Windows and doors)
- Valid until
- 2030-06-20
- Verification
- Third-party verified
Declares AURAPLUS and FORMAPLUS together (AURAPLUS is the representative product, >80% of their combined sales; they differ by ~270 g wood / ~200 g aluminium per m²). RSL 50 years; plant DOVISTA Polska, Wedkowy, 100% renewable electricity. A second, still-valid declaration for the same pair with standard triple glazing (S-P-07597, valid 2028) gives 40.1 — the gap is CO2-reduced ECOLINE glazing and newer data, recorded here rather than averaged. GWP-total embeds −19.7 biogenic; the declaration’s own GWP-GHG (excl. biogenic) is 50.5.
Reported GWP Modules
Displayed as stored; modules are not added together here.
A1–A3
30.8 kgCO₂e
per 1 m² window (1230 × 1480 mm reference)
Service Life — the B4 Replacement Input
60 years · manufacturer declared
≈1 installation over a 60-year building study period.
2 certifications are held in the staging record but not presented as product evidence because an exact public source has not yet been mapped.
Comparison Status
This result should be displayed for information only and not ranked against another product.
- • The PCR and version are missing.
- • The carbon result is not linked to an evidence source.
- • The EPD is not linked to an evidence source.
Evidence Gaps
- •No A4–D lifecycle results are held beyond the product stage.
- •No product-specific circularity or material-health claims are recorded.
- •2 certifications are withheld because exact public evidence is not mapped.
Design & Specification Notes
Qualitative notes for early design discussion. Not product-specific EPD evidence, and not a basis for numerical comparison.
The alu-clad AURA: FSC timber frame behind a low-maintenance external aluminium cladding, in 200+ colours plus granite finishes, dual-colour at no extra cost.
Typical Uses
- •Glazing systems
- •Daylight openings
- •Thermal envelope
Key Performance
Supports daylight and thermal performance of the envelope.
Specification Actions
- •Verify glazing U-values meet or exceed building regs.
- •Consider specifying higher recycled glass content.
- •Confirm the current EPD covers the selected product, finish and manufacturing route.
Indicative Health & Indoor Air
Specification
- Finish
- Alu-clad timber window, contemporary square-cut profile
- Thermal
- Uw 0.78–0.79 W/m²K (triple) / 1.29 (double)
- Service life
- 60 years