Heroal: how its EPDs cover the envelope
Heroal builds aluminum systems that show up across the building skin: windows, doors, sliding elements, curtain walls, roller shutters, and textile sun protection. The practical question for specifiers is simple. Do those lines come with product‑specific EPDs, and where are the gaps that could cost a spec on projects aiming for low‑carbon procurement and LEED v5 ambitions?
Who heroal is, and what they sell
Heroal (heroal.de) is a German systems house focused on aluminum solutions for the envelope. The portfolio spans windows and doors, sliding systems, curtain wall façades, roller shutters and roll‑up doors, plus external textile shading and insect screens. It is a multi‑category player with dozens of systems and hundreds of configurable SKUs, not a single‑product pure play.
If you want their sustainability stance straight from the source, the company outlines materials, energy use, and certifications on its About page and sustainability flyer (heroal company overview).
EPD coverage at a glance
Current, publicly listed EPDs cover several heroal flagships. Examples include window and door systems families and the C 50 façade published via France’s national database with validity into 2028 (INIES, 2028). Heroal also lists EPDs for external textile shading devices and roller shutter elements that remain valid into 2029 under ift Rosenheim, which operates an EN 15804 program for doors, gates, roller shutters and sun protection (ift Rosenheim, 2029).
What this means on the ground. Project teams can select heroal for windows, doors, façades, and key shading elements without resorting to generic dataset penalties in early carbon budgeting. That removes friction at tender and keeps price from becoming the only lever.
Where coverage is strong
Across windows, doors, sliding and curtain wall profiles, heroal’s EPDs are recent enough for most procurement timelines. INIES listings for W‑series windows, D‑series doors, and C 50 façade show validity into late 2028, which comfortably spans common refresh cycles for multi‑year frameworks (INIES, 2028). The sun protection VS portfolio and RS 37 roller shutter element show validity into 2029 at ift Rosenheim, a useful anchor for façade‑integrated shading on offices, healthcare and higher‑ed projects (ift Rosenheim, 2029).
Likely gaps to watch
Two areas merit attention. First, we did not find a current, product‑specific EPD publicly listed for heroal roll‑up doors as a complete assembly. Second, insect screens appear as system options, yet no public EPDs were evident. Absence does not equal impossibility, it simply means spec teams may default to conservative carbon assumptions here.
Why it matters. Door specialists frequently publish EPDs for sectional and rolling doors through recognized programs. If a project’s scope leans on large openings or loading bays, a competitor with a ready EPD can become the path of least resistance at submittals (ift Rosenheim, 2025).
The competitive bench heroal meets most often
In windows, doors, and façades, heroal is routinely evaluated alongside Schüco, Hydro Building Systems brands, Reynaers, AluK, and Kawneer. Each has recent EPD activity worth noting for spec battles.
• Hydro Building Systems carries portfolio‑level and system EPDs, including curtain wall and façade systems with validity running into 2030 via EPD Hub, which many EU‑centric teams now recognize (EPD Hub, 2030).
• Kawneer maintains multiple EPDs at UL covering curtain walls, storefront framing, and aluminum extrusions, valid through 2026 in the current cycle (UL, 2026).
• Reynaers shows a narrower set of current product‑specific EPDs, for instance MasterLine 8 with EPD Hub validity to 2027, while several older declarations have lapsed (EPD Hub, 2027).
Translation for bid rooms. If a given heroal line is missing a dedicated EPD for the exact assembly in scope, teams may switch to a functionally similar system from one of the brands above where the EPD match is clear. That is especially true when owners ask for product‑specific EPDs to align with LEED v5 pilot guidance and internal carbon accounting.
A quick playbook to close the gaps
Start with scope. Decide whether you need an assembly‑level EPD for a roll‑up door or if a component‑level declaration suffices for interim tenders. Pick the PCR that your closest competitor used for the same application to keep apples‑to‑apples comparability. Then get ruthless about data collection for one reference year, even if you begin with a compliant prospective EPD and plan a full refresh after twelve months of production data.
Time matters. EPDs with two to four years of runway are perfectly serviceable for most projects, and most buyers do not scrutinize the exact month of publication as long as the declaration is current. Speed in collecting utilities, scrap and coating data usually beats theoretical optimization. We see sales specs get lost in the shuffle ocassionally when the paperwork lags the bid window.
Bottom line for specability
Heroal’s envelope core is in good shape on EPDs, with credible coverage for windows, doors, façades, and shading through 2028 to 2029, plus obvious competitive parity across most office, education, and healthcare programs (INIES, 2028; ift Rosenheim, 2029). The commercial risk sits in door assemblies and ancillary options like insect screens where a clean, product‑specific EPD would prevent last‑minute substitutions. Close those, and the portfolio reads as low‑friction for carbon‑aware projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which heroal products currently have publicly listed EPDs and how recent are they?
Windows, doors and the C 50 façade appear in INIES with validity into late 2028 (INIES, 2028). External textile shading and RS 37 roller shutter elements show validity into 2029 at ift Rosenheim (ift Rosenheim, 2029).
Where are the EPD gaps that could affect bid compliance?
We did not find public, assembly‑level EPDs for roll‑up doors or for insect screens. That can steer teams toward competitors with door EPDs at known operators, especially on logistics or healthcare scopes (ift Rosenheim, 2025).
Which competitors are most active on EPDs in the same categories?
Hydro Building Systems shows curtain wall and façade EPDs valid to 2030 at EPD Hub (EPD Hub, 2030). Kawneer lists multiple curtain wall and storefront EPDs at UL valid through 2026 (UL, 2026). Reynaers has at least one current window EPD at EPD Hub valid to 2027 (EPD Hub, 2027).
About the Author
Walker Ryan is a climate-tech entrepreneur focused on driving industrial decarbonization through better data. As the founder and CEO of Parq, he helps manufacturers generate high-quality, third-party–verified carbon disclosures at scale—accelerating a traditionally slow and expensive process. Before starting Parq, Walker led over $200 million in sustainability-focused investments as VP of Strategy & Growth at ReStream Solutions, following earlier experience in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. He brings a rare mix of capital markets expertise and hands-on sustainability knowledge to tackling the infrastructure of industrial emissions.
