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How Green is Loewen ?
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1Design. Create. Inspire. 1Design. Create. Inspire.
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• Offer Details• FSC benefits• HP3 benefits• CypriumTM benefits• Loewen environmental commitment• Additional green marketing initiatives
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Why FSC?
-FSC wood is harvested in responsibly managed forests
-Architectural projects pursuing LEED
® certification can earn points
through the use of FSC certified products
-Consumers receive energy efficient buildings and the peace of mind
that they are ensuring the safeguarding of forests for future generations
FSC: The Forest Stewardship Council is an international non-profit organization
that supports environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically
viable management of the world’s forests.
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Loewen Product Availability
- All Douglas Fir Loewen products are eligible to have the FSC certified
designation
- FSC certified products can assist with earning points towards LEED ®
accreditation
LEED®
: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a rating system for buildings
that promotes environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
LEED ®
is offered internationally, although Loewen will primarily be involved with the
United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Canadian Green Building Council
(CaGBC).
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FSC Advantages and Selling Points:
Loewen is the first and only major window and door manufacturer to offer a full line of FSC certified Douglas Fir products
Loewen has positioned itself as the sustainable choice in wood windows and doors, presenting major opportunities on green and
LEED®
projects
FSC is the only certified wood
recognized in the LEED®
programs
This will further enhance the
already positive image of the
Loewen brand as a ‘Green’
company
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Why HP3?
- Lower SHGC and U Values, higher R values provide greater interior comfort in all seasons.
- Energy Star compliant and reduces energy consumed during heating/cooling.
- Greater resistance to ultraviolet damage.
- Greater resistance to interior condensation.
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Where Can Windows and Doors Add Value?
Aside from selecting a manufacturer that offers great NFRC performance values, which is typically reflective of good product design,
the following features and methods should help increase performance:
•Specify windows with low-e coated, triple-glazing, 1/2” spacer bars and argon filled cavities.
•Double glazed
•1 layer Low E
•½” air space with argon
•Triple glazed
•1 layer Low E
•½” air space with argon
•Triple glazed
•2 layers Low E
•Both ½” air spaces with argon
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
Minimum High Performing Glazing
System (HP1)
Better High Performing Glazing System
(HP2)
Best High Performing Glazing
System (HP3)
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Indoor Glass Surface TemperaturesClear Glazing vs. High Performance GlazingSingle 16°F HP1 57°FDouble 45°F HP2 60°F Triple 53°F HP3 63°F
0 °F Night Time
Indoor Glass Radiation
IG Unit
70 °F
Where Can Windows and Doors Add Value?
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Why CypriumTM
?
-Copper and bronze are raw elements found in nature
-Copper and bronze are easy to recycle
-Copper and bronze cladding is maintenance free
-Environmental factors give the copper and bronze a distinct and ever-
changing patina
-Soldered joints provide authenticity and antiquity while providing
additional protection for air and water penetration
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Environmental Commitment
Environmental stewardship is closely aligned with many of the core values that are present in Loewen. We understand our
customers’ commitment to environmental sensibility and our brand reflects our commitment to alleviating our environmental
footprint.
Internally, the Loewen environmental Council (LEC) audits company activities ensuring that the highest possible standards of
environmental stewardship are represented in company policies and actions.
We are a socially responsible corporation, buying ethically manufactured products and recognized for our leadership in energy
conservation and environmental protection. We prove the success of our brand through our environmental commitment and we
demonstrate outstanding capabilities for customization.
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Environmental Commitment
•Nearly 100% of the wood fiber used in the production of Loewen products is derived from forestlands certified by the CSA, SFI and
FSC
•Loewen heats its manufacturing plant in frigid Manitoba winters using wood cut-offs and sawdust
•Wood chips made from other-
wise unusable lumber are sold to
farmers for use as animal bedding
•Nearly 100% of all aluminum, glass
and wood is used or recycled in the
manufacturing process
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Triple Glazing
Heat Smart™ Plus 3
FSC Douglas Fir
Thin Wall Roll Form
Copper
Thin Wall Roll Form
Bronze
Cyprium™ Copper
Cyprium™ Bronze
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