INNOWOOD: composite timber, one EPD to rule most of it
Composite timber shows up on shortlists when it looks like wood, installs fast, and clears sustainability checks without slowing the bid. INNOWOOD fits that brief with cladding, screening, ceilings and decking systems made from recycled wood and polymers. The open question for specifiers is coverage: does a single Environmental Product Declaration really span the products you want to sell this quarter, in this market, under this rating system.
Who INNOWOOD is
Founded in Australia, INNOWOOD designs and supplies composite timber systems for exterior and interior applications. Their catalog clusters around cladding, screening, ceiling and soffit, internal linings, decking and landscape, balcony and rooftop, shading, and ventilated facades. Product families carry the InnoClad, InnoScreen, InnoCeil, InnoDeck and InnoShade names.
What they sell in practice
Browse their product pages and you will find multiple profile geometries, fixing systems and finishes that slot into residential and commercial envelopes. That translates to a broad catalog of profiles and variants rather than a single SKU per family. A safe working assumption is that the range runs to many styles and sizes, likely in the dozens, although INNOWOOD does not publish a definitive SKU count.
The current EPD picture
INNOWOOD maintains one umbrella EPD registered under S‑P‑00853. EPD Australasia lists it as updated March 27, 2023 and valid until March 27, 2028, with verification by Epsten Group and reference PCR 2019:14, stating compliance with EN 15804 (EPD Australasia, 2025) (EPD Australasia, 2025). The same declaration appears in the International EPD System library with the same validity to March 27, 2028, yet that entry displays the legacy PCR 2012:01 and flags EN 15804 compliance as “No” on the library page, which can occur when listings migrate across PCR generations (EPD International, 2025) (EPD International, 2025).
What this means on a live project is simple. Many design teams will accept the current S‑P‑00853 registration as evidence of third‑party verified environmental data. Some markets and owners increasingly expect EN 15804+A2 alignment, and a few will ask for product‑specific EPDs rather than a single umbrella document. If your reps keep hearing “can you send the A2 deck EPD,” this is why.
Coverage by product line
The operator listings describe the EPD scope broadly, covering wall cladding, ceiling and soffit, screening and fencing, louvre and decking products within the INNOWOOD composite range (EPD International, 2025). That maps well to the company’s core families. We did not find separate, line‑specific EPDs for individual ranges such as InnoDeck or the newer coating‑free INNOWOOD PLUS profiles, so if a tender explicitly asks for a product‑specific A2 EPD you may need a quick plan to close that gap.
For teams new to EPDs, the commercial hook is real. LEED v4.1 awards up to two points under the Materials and Resources credit for Environmental Product Declarations, with product‑specific Type III EPDs counting as 1.5 products in the tally. Multipliers like that can decide close pursuits when schedules are tight and submittals are scrutinized (USGBC, 2024) (USGBC, 2024).
Likely best sellers and a missed spec or two
External cladding and decking typically drive the most inbound interest. If a project team insists on an A2 product‑specific document for InnoDeck, you could be competing against modified‑wood brands that publish multiple A2 EPDs by product line. Accoya has A2 EPDs for profiled cladding valid to November 27, 2027, visible in the International EPD System library, which lets specifiers match the exact assembly without debate (EPD International, 2025). Kebony similarly lists downloadable EPDs for character and clear cladding and decking on its technical library, another easy win for a specifier under time pressure (Kebony, 2025).
Who they meet on the spec
INNOWOOD’s composite timber will usually face three camps. Like‑kind composites in Australia and abroad such as ModWood and Eva‑Last. Modified timbers like Accoya and Kebony that pitch wood aesthetics with lower maintenance. Alternative facade systems that can be swapped in on performance grounds, including fiber‑cement and metal rainscreens in education, healthcare and mixed‑use. On projects where EPDs are a hard requirement, the second and third camps increasingly show up with A2 product‑specific paperwork ready to upload.
Sustainability signals to point specifiers at
If you need a quick link that reassures busy design managers, send them to INNOWOOD’s own sustainability page that summarizes LCA and verification history, then attach the current EPD PDF from the operator listing. It keeps the conversation moving while you confirm whether the specific profile, finish and fixing sit inside the published scope. See INNOWOOD’s sustainability page here: Commitment to Environment.
Action plan for sales and technical teams
Start with a one‑pager of SKUs that the umbrella EPD clearly covers, with catalog cross‑references. Keep the operator link in your email signature so submittals land faster. If you win traction on a product family that lacks a line‑specific EPD, queue a fast‑track LCA for that family using your last full production year as the reference. For new or updated lines, a prospective EPD can help maintain bid momentum until a full year of data is available. Dont wait for the “need it yesterday” call.
The takeaway
INNOWOOD offers a credible composite timber portfolio with a current umbrella EPD that will satisfy many projects. Teams chasing work where A2 product‑specific documentation is the norm should plan an upgrade path per product family, starting with cladding and decking. The upside is specification resilience, fewer substitutions, and fewer price‑only shootouts when low‑carbon rules are part of the brief.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does INNOWOOD have an active EPD today and how long is it valid?
Yes. Registration S‑P‑00853 is listed by EPD Australasia as updated March 27, 2023 and valid until March 27, 2028, verified by Epsten Group (EPD Australasia, 2025). The same registration appears in the International EPD System library with the same validity date (EPD International, 2025).
Is the current INNOWOOD EPD aligned to EN 15804+A2?
EPD Australasia lists the reference PCR as 2019:14, which is the A2 framework, and marks the EPD as EN 15804 compliant (EPD Australasia, 2025). The International EPD System library entry still displays the legacy A1 PCR in its metadata, which can happen when registrations are migrated; confirm the A2 alignment with the operator for the target market (EPD International, 2025).
Will a single umbrella EPD meet LEED requirements?
Often yes. LEED v4.1’s EPD credit awards up to two points, and product‑specific Type III EPDs can count as 1.5 products, which may reduce the number of documented products you need. Some owners or jurisdictions prefer A2 and product‑specific scope, so check the spec language early (USGBC, 2024).
About the Author
John brings a clear, research-driven perspective on the EPD, LCA and HPD space and keeps a close pulse on environmental trends and standards in North America, helping clients understand where the industry is heading and how to get there.
