What is expiring and when
All 37 current Cobola Falegnameria EPDs are scheduled to lapse on December 14, 2026. They are published under EPD International and use EN 15804 A2 rules. As of April 20, 2026, none show a later validity date.
Product scope at risk
The expiring set covers wood and wood‑aluminium windows across the brand’s core series and timber species. In practice, it breaks down like this:
- Wood windows, Serie 70Energy, 80Energy, and 100Energy in six species each: chestnut, oak, larch, heat‑treated larch, pine, and Eucalyptus Red Grandis. Total 18 EPDs. MasterFormat 08 50 00 Windows. Valid through 2026‑12‑14.
- Wood‑aluminium windows, Serie 90Excell, 101Excell, and 125Excell in the same six species. Total 18 EPDs. MasterFormat 08 50 00 Windows. Valid through 2026‑12‑14.
- One portfolio‑level declaration, code S‑P‑03316, covering the above window families. MasterFormat 08 80 00 Glazing. Valid through 2026‑12‑14.
This portfolio mix is exactly what specifiers reach for on residential and mid‑rise work where tilt‑and‑turn or outward‑opening performance is expected.
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Replacements published yet
No newer Cobola declarations for these series are visible as of April 20, 2026. That means there is not yet a replacement EPD with a later expiry for the same SKUs. If a renewal is in process, great, but it is not public today.
Likely alternatives specifiers will use
If December arrives without fresh declarations, teams will reach for comparable wood or wood‑aluminium systems that keep EPD coverage live. Three examples with current EPDs are below.
- NorDan NTech One Tilt and Turn with aluminium cladding. Valid to 2028‑10‑17 under EPD Norway. Good match on tilt‑and‑turn typology and composite build. (EPD Norway, 2023)
- VELFAC Ribo alu or Classic alu top‑guided wood‑aluminium windows. Valid to 2028‑02‑10 under EPD International. Common in Nordic and UK projects targeting documented envelope performance. (EPD International, 2023)
- Finstral FIN‑Project Aluminium‑Wood tilt and turn. Valid to 2028‑12‑22 under EPD Hub. Pairing matches the wood‑inside experience many clients want. (EPD Hub, 2023)
These are illustrations, not endorsements. The through‑line is simple. When an EPD is current, the product stays easy to specify for projects that score materials credits or require third‑party verified carbon data in submittals.
Why the timing window matters now
Most program operators set a five‑year validity period for product‑specific EPDs. With a December 14, 2026 expiry, the practical window to collect data, model updates, review background datasets, verify, and publish is tight. Teams that start late often end up rushing primary data collection across plants and SKUs, which slows everything down and raises the risk of small mistakes that create rework. It is definately more efficient to lock the plan, gather the right metering and purchasing records once, and move cleanly through review.
What specifiers should do
If a bid depends on these specific Cobola SKUs after December 2026, ask for the renewal status in writing. If a publication date is not confirmed, shortlist a back‑up product with a current window EPD so the schedule does not slip. For ongoing framework agreements, set a simple rule. Keep an active, product‑specific EPD on file for each core window type, or propose an approved alternative.
What manufacturers can take from this
EPD renewals are not just housekeeping. They preserve spec eligibility for windows thats already in bid pipelines. The smoothest renewals start with a precise product list, a clean data pull for the reference year, and an operator plan that aligns with target markets. Hit those three and you protect the commercial runway while keeping your carbon story consistent from one version to the next.
