What is expiring
Two window and door declarations tied to NCC Industry Nordic AB reach the end of their validity in February 2027. Both sit in the Windows category under The International EPD System.
- Elitfönster Original Alu Balcony doors, model AD. Valid through February 2027.
- Elitfönster Harmoni 2+1 Outward opening Balcony doors, model IKUD‑AL. Valid through February 2027.
EPDs typically carry a five‑year validity period, so renewals often follow a predictable clock set by the original issue date (EPD International, 2024).
Do replacements exist already
As of June 20, 2026, we do not see successor EPDs for these exact SKUs in public sources. Elitfönster has adjacent balcony‑door EPDs with later dates, such as Original Alu 100 Balcony door 3‑glass Alu (ADC) that runs into 2029, but that is a different product designation and unlikely to be accepted as a like‑for‑like substitute on strict specs (EPD International, 2024). If NCC’s renewals are in flight but not yet visible, great. If not, a short gap could open.
What specifiers will do if a gap appears
When an EPD lapses and a project requires a current, product‑specific declaration, teams usually shift to comparable products with active EPDs rather than carry a penalty in carbon accounting. In this balcony‑door slot, we expect attention to move toward Nordic peers with valid listings:
- Natre Klassisk Balcony door. Valid to June 2029, owned by DOVISTA A/S. Widely used in wood or wood‑aluminium configurations (Natre Balcony door EPD, 2024).
- VELFAC 200 system with casement doors and windows. Current EPD running to April 2031 under DOVISTA A/S, suitable for commercial and multifamily envelopes (VELFAC 200 ENERGY EPD, 2026).
- SSC Etri Fönster Balcony double door 3‑glass. Valid to November 2027, similar performance class and European scope (SSC Etri Fönster Balcony door EPD, 2023).
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Business impact in plain terms
A lapsed EPD does not make a product worse. It makes it harder to be chosen when project teams must document product‑specific impacts. In that moment, the path of least resistance is a competitor with a still‑valid declaration. Specifers are pragamtic.
Renewal timing and PCR check
These balcony‑door EPDs reference The International EPD System’s construction products rules. Before renewing, confirm the current c‑PCR for Windows and Doors and align the LCA model accordingly. This avoids having to re‑run numbers mid‑process when rule updates land (EPD International, 2024).
Quick actions to hold spec position
- Lock the reference year and plant scope for each door line. Keep data pulls at the bill‑of‑materials level so nothing gets lost in translation.
- Confirm the operator and verification route early. The Windows c‑PCR has nuance around glazing and frame material blends that affects comparability.
- Stage EPD drafts against the competitors above to ensure spec teams can swap on a like‑for‑like basis without friction.
Where to find NCC’s public listings
NCC publishes overview pages that explain their EPD approach and link into their declarations. Useful starting points are NCC’s asphalt EPD explainer and their central EPD hub. These are helpful contacts for renewal status updates.
- NCC asphalt EPDs overview: https://www.ncc.com/our-offer/asphalt/epd/
- NCC Environmental Product Declarations hub: https://www.ncc.com/our-offer/environmental-product-declarations/
For context on NCC’s broader EPD footprint across PCRs, see EPD Directory’s PCR pages that surface NCC asphalt and aggregates entries: https://epd.directory/product-category-rules-pcrs/asphalt-mixtures/102825d8adb74ce7a094c407aed27bc6
Related reading on balcony‑adjacent topics at EPD Guide. NCC Industry AS EPDs face the 2027 renewal clock in asphalt mixes, a useful parallel on cadence and planning: https://epd.guide/epd-expiry-watch/ncc-industry-as-epds-face-2027-renewal-clock
Bottom line for manufacturer teams
Two balcony‑door EPDs are due in February 2027. We do not see replacements published for those exact SKUs today. If renewal drafts are not already underway, plan for verification now and keep the door open to the spec. The five‑year EPD window sounds generous until it is not, then weeks start to feel like minutes (EPD International, 2024).
