Elitfönster: eight EPDs expiring February 2027

Which EPDs are set to expire in February 2027

The following Elitfönster product‑specific EPDs are due to lapse in February 2027. Grouped by platform and opening type to match how specs are written.

• Original Alu top‑hung window AFÖ, S‑P‑04898, valid through 2027‑02‑24.
• Original Alu balcony door AD, S‑P‑04897, valid through 2027‑02‑24.
• Original Alu side‑hung window AFS, S‑P‑04896, valid through 2027‑02‑24.
• Harmoni 2+1 outward balcony door IKUD‑AL, S‑P‑04899, valid through 2027‑02‑24.
• Harmoni 3‑glass bottom‑hung ETIUL‑AL, S‑P‑04895, valid through 2027‑02‑20.
• Harmoni 2+1 bottom‑hung IKIU‑AL, S‑P‑04892, valid through 2027‑02‑20.
• Original Alu side‑hung AFS, additional listing, valid through 2027‑02‑25.
• Original Alu top‑hung AFÖ, additional listing, valid through 2027‑02‑25.

Are replacements already published for these exact SKUs

We do not see fresh declarations that directly replace the eight specific records above as of June 20, 2026. Several adjacent Elitfönster families remain current and may cover similar use cases, notably the newer Original Alu 100 collection with validity to 2029‑06‑27 (EPD International, 2024) (EPD International, 2024). Within Harmoni, the 2+1 Kipp‑Dreh inward‑opening variant stays valid to 2028‑01‑24, which preserves EPD coverage for tilt‑and‑turn needs while other Harmoni openings approach renewal (EPD International, 2023) (EPD International, 2023).

If these eight records are central to your bid set, plan for continuity now. EPDs typically follow a five‑year renewal cadence under EN 15804 principles, which makes timing predictable when you align data pulls and verification windows (EPD Danmark, 2026).

Where specifiers will likely pivot if a gap opens

Project teams tend to choose like‑for‑like performance with a current, program‑operator‑listed EPD. For Northern European wood and wood‑aluminium windows and balcony doors, expect attention on:

• NorDan NTech inward opening windows with aluminium cladding, valid into late 2028 under EPD Norway. These cover tilt‑and‑turn and fixed frames common in residential and light‑commercial specs (EPD Norway, 2023).
• VELFAC Ribo alu and Classic alu top‑guided wood‑aluminium windows, triple‑glazed, valid to 2028‑02‑10 under EPD International (EPD International, 2023).
• Rationel AURAPLUS and FORMAPLUS top‑guided wood‑aluminium windows, valid to 2028‑02‑10 under EPD International (EPD International, 2023).

These are not endorsements. They are realistic substitutes that often appear on the same shortlists when a declaration lapses.

Commercial impact for 2026‑2027 tenders

When an EPD times out, many owners and design teams apply conservative defaults or bar the product from contributing to materials credits. Under LEED v5, EPD‑based documentation remains a recognized pathway in the Building Product Sustainability Performance criteria area, so a live EPD can keep bids clean and avoid extra modeling friction (USGBC, 2025) (USGBC, 2025). That is why renewal timing quietly shapes win probability in tight competitions.

Renewal timing playbook that avoids a scramble

Treat February 2027 as a hard stop. Work backward. Confirm the PCR alignment for windows and doors, commonly the c‑PCR‑007 under EN 15804 A2, and verify if newer program guidance changes data fields. Lock a reference year and gather A1–A3 inputs across timber, aluminium cladding, glass, coatings, and packaging. Pre‑book third‑party verification. Finally, queue listings so new PDFs post publicly before the older records day out. This sounds basic, yet it is where many teams slip.

Where to monitor updates

Elitfönster maintains an EPD hub that is helpful for buyers and project teams. See “Elitfönsters EPDer” on the company site and the brand’s collections in the International EPD System for Original Alu, Harmoni, and Original Alu 100. Useful starting points: the company’s sustainability page at https://www.elitfonster.se/om-elitfonster/hallbarhet/epd/, the Original Alu collection at https://www.environdec.com/library/collection/col196, Harmoni at https://www.environdec.com/library/collection/col195, and the Alu 100 collection at https://www.environdec.com/library/collection/col198.

What to do next

If the February group matters to revenue, set a renewal go‑no‑go by July, then assume production data and verification will need calendar priority to hit the new publication window. Adding a contingency for reviewer feedback is smart. It’s also definately worth scanning competitor EPDs so your renewed declarations speak the same PCR language and stay competitive on comparability.

Looking for a deeper dive on EPD strategy under LEED v5 and how teams keep listings fresh without drowning in data entry? We have a plain‑English overview here on the EPD Guide, including what counts in submittals and how to stage renewals across a portfolio: USGBC, LEED v5, and your EPD gameplan.