What’s expiring and when
All sixteen AMS declarations listed in EC3 are current today and expire on February 9, 2027. They are published with EPD Ireland and reference EN 17213:2020 for windows and pedestrian doorsets. Categories span doors, windows, and curtain wall units.
The 16 EPDs slated to expire
- Doors (MasterFormat 08 30 00)
- XT66 RDD TG 2m x 2.18m Triple-glazed rebated double door
- XT66 RDD DG 2m x 2.18m Double-glazed rebated double door
- XT66 RSD TG 1.23m x 2.18m Triple-glazed rebated single door
- XT66 RSD DG 1.23m x 2.18m Double-glazed rebated single door
- Windows (MasterFormat 08 50 00)
- XT66 Performance Plus Tilt & Turn TG 1.48m x 2.18m
- XT66 Performance Plus Tilt & Turn DG 1.48m x 2.18m
- XT66 Performance Plus Tilt & Turn TG 1.23m x 1.48m
- XT66 Performance Plus Tilt & Turn DG 1.23m x 1.48m
- XT66 Performance Plus Casement TG 1.48m x 2.18m
- XT66 Performance Plus Casement DG 1.48m x 2.18m
- XT66 Performance Plus Casement TG 1.23m x 1.48m
- XT66 Performance Plus Casement DG 1.23m x 1.48m
- Façade and curtain wall (MasterFormat 08 44 00)
- MU800 SG triple‑glazed façade unit
- MU800 SG double‑glazed façade unit
- MU800 Hi triple‑glazed façade unit 40 mm TG 7.2 m x 8 m
- MU800 Hi double‑glazed façade unit 28 mm DG 7.2 m x 8 m
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Are replacements already live?
As of June 20, 2026, no newer AMS EPDs beyond the sixteen above are visible. The expiries cluster on one date, which is common when a portfolio was published together. If replacements are in progress, they are not yet public.
What specifiers might pick instead if renewals slip
If any gap opens after February 9, 2027, expect project teams to shift to products with current, product‑specific EPDs:
- Curtain wall: AluK SL50 Curtain Wall & Winter Garden, valid to December 14, 2028 (EPD International, 2023–2028).
- Windows: Schüco AWS 70 BS.HI, valid to June 27, 2027 (IBU, 2022–2027).
- Windows and doorsets: WICONA aluminum window and door units, valid to October 28, 2027 (INIES, 2022–2027).
These are category‑adjacent to AMS’s XT66 and MU800 ranges and are commonly specified in the same contexts. Selection will still hinge on performance, sightlines, thermal values, and local availability.
Why the clock matters commercially
Most program operators set EPD validity at five years, aligned with EN 15804 and ISO 14025. Once an EPD lapses, many owners and design teams cannot count it toward credits or procurement preferences, and defaulting to generic data can add a carbon “penalty” in comparative tools. Staying current keeps these products in play instead of relying on price alone. Five‑year validity is set in the core rules, not just operator policy (EN 15804+A2, 2019) (ISO 14025, 2006).
What to check inside each AMS renewal
- Confirm the applicable PCR. Current AMS records cite EN 17213:2020 for windows and pedestrian doorsets. For the MU800 façade units, verify whether the updated façade‑specific rules are the better fit at renewal.
- Decide on scope. Keep the current references sizes, or pivot to a parametric EPD that better reflects common sizes approved by verification. The aim is comparability with the competitor set specifiers actually weigh.
- Plan data collection early. Utility, alloy mix, recycled content, and coating parameters drive results. A clean pull across one reference year avoids scramble in verification.
Practical timeline hints
Renewals regularly take a few months from data pull to verified publication. Build in internal review time for cross‑checks against thermal break content, coatings, and any design tweaks since 2022. Publishing with the same operator can simplify reviewer context, yet switching is viable if the target market prefers a different registry.
Where to monitor
- Manufacturer site: AMS company website for product and documentation updates https://www.ams.ie/
- Program operator: EPD Ireland’s registry for any newly posted replacements.
The takeaway for spec and sales teams
This is a portfolio‑level expiry on February 9, 2027. There is still runway to renew before bids feel friction. If replacements are not published on time, competitors with current EPDs will slot into schedules quickly. Treat this like a phone OS update. Quiet when done early, noisy if you wait until the pop‑up blocks your screen.
