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Explore our range of timber-aluminium windows that offer superior insulation, durability, and aesthetic appeal.
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A Legacy of Innovation & Quality Since 1926
For nearly a century, NorDan has been at the forefront of window and door innovation, combining Scandinavian craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.
Which means that each and every one of us must rethink, reprogram ourselves and change the way that we usually do things. The construction industry in the UK alone makes up 40 percent of the total CO2 emission numbers. The king of wasteful thinking, really.
By 2030 we must reduce the CO2 footprint from 1000 kg/ m2 down to 300 kg/m2 to reach a carbon neutral target. That's steep, but not impossible. And above all, necessary. At NorDan we are happy to be the forerunners in the transition to a sustainable construction industry. Of course, we try to lead by example - we've done if for nearly 100 years.
An ordinary NorDan window frame is made from more than 90% timber, a natural carbon sink in itself. With timber at the core, our embodied carbon figures are among the lowest industry. With embodied carbon emissions from NorDan less than half compared to aluminium or uPVC. Even against other composite materials in the market, there is no comparison.
Since the founding in 1926 both the company and larger society has gone through significant changes, but one thing remains the same: NorDan is a family owned company, and is run by the same basic values as when founded.
The group’s head office is in Moi in Norway, the exact same place the company was founded almost 100 years ago. NorDan is present in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, United Kingdom, Ireland, Poland and Lithuania. Today NorDan consists of 12 factories, approx 30 project management offices and more than 2200 employees.
We are a network of offices, factories and competence centres all interconnected by thousands of employees who share our common values towards a sustainable future.
› NorDan StormGuard - 56kg co2/m2
› Composite window - 106kg co2/m2
› uPVC window - 158kg co2/m2
› Aluminium window - 126kg co2/m2
› NorDan double glazed unit: 1.2 u-value
› NorDan triple glazed unit: 0.9 u-value
› NorDan Passive unit: 0.7 u-value
› Standard Inward & Outward opening windows: 0.1m3/m2h at 50Pa
› Double glazed unit: 44dB Rw
› Triple glazed unit: 45dB Rw
› SoundGuard unit: 60dB Rw
What makes the durability of our windows so superior is the fact that our aluminium is treated with a FOX Fast Oxidization Process, which is a rapid anodic oxidization treatment that deposits a layer of oxide on the surface of the aluminium. The process creates billions of microscopic pores that when the powder coating process is completed, the pores are filled with powder and grips onto the aluminium, creating a much tougher finish for the material.
Not only does this protect the timber frame, but it also provides marine grade resistance against sea air and salt water. NorDan are proud to hold GSB Sea Proof Plus certification which is made possible via our state-of-the-art factories. This certification and our process also ensures our products are suitable for areas with high levels of pollution in the air. NorDan aluminium is pre-treated via SAT pre anodisation. Our factory in Powodowo is the only factory in Europe to offer this level craftsmanship, and one of only 5 facilities of its kind in the world.
But the single most important factor for longevity is thorough and robust impregnation of the timber that is used to make the window.
NorDan’s method of impregnation is the primary reason that our timber windows are provided with a 20 year warranty against rot and fungal infection. Our aluminium-clad timber products are provided with a 30 year warranty against rotting and fungal attack.
The timber window components are placed in a chamber that is filled with an impregnating liquid. The chamber is then pressurised to force the preservative liquid deep into the timber.
After this process, the chamber is drained of fluid and placed under a high vacuum to remove any excess fluid.
The process used by NorDan complies with the requirements of BS 8417 ‘Preservation of Wood Code of Practice’, for a 60 year desired service life for external joinery components.
Surface penetration of 6mm in conjunction with a minimum 150mm of end-grain penetration provides a deep barrier of preservative treatment. Couple this with naturally impregnated heartwood from sustainable cold climate forests, and the result is a timber product that is guaranteed to perform for generations even in the harshest of weather conditions without yielding to rot and fungus.
As part of our continued investment in sustainability through our ecoDigital Ready initiative (which takes a combined approach towards sustainability and digitalisation), NorDan UK has also established a dedicated Specification Team. Establishing a dedicated team of technical specification advisors makes us stand out, offering a support for development and asset managers looking to optimise their specification. Our dedicated Specification Team allows us to understand the client and design requirements at an early stage.