JELD-WEN – By Ashley
- We visited Jeld-Wen, which is a company practicing sustainable design in windows and doors.
Overview:
- Founded in Oregon, 1960
- Began with 1 mill work operation and 15 employees
- Now has over 150 divisions world-wide with over 20 000 employees
- The largest window and door company in the world
- Has Conadian operations in BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec
Environmental Stewardship:
- Manufacturing process utilizes recycled materials- minimum of 51% in interior molded doors and garage doors, 15% of all PVC
- Energy Star
- Minimized carbon footprint
- Low VOC products
- LEED
Industry leader in environmentally responsible products and practices
Poly Vinyl Chloride: PVC Windows
- Most popular windows that Jeld-Wen manufactures
- Manufacturing plant in Winnipeg predominantly fabricates PVC
- Two main components: 57% Salt (chlorine), 43% ethylene (natural gas)
- Local supplies
- Recycle all waste
- Energy efficient
Custom Wood Windows and Doors (Premium Line)
- Manufactured in Bend, Oregon
- Ponderosa Pine
- SFI Certified wood
- AuraLast: Allows 99% wood penetration, over 50% water, 20 year warranty against wood rot and water absorption
- Full architectural program
Jeld-Wen Green Building Initiatives
- Brasada Ranch: 1st ranch to recieve LEED gold
- AIA/ Portland Centre ofor Architecture: On track for LEED platinum certification
- Custom wood used in historical restoration
- Jeld-Wen sales Centre Winnipeg
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