Environment & Ethos

Arden wholly supports and often exceeds current and planned legislation with regards to the environmental impacts of the timber window industry. As active members of the BWF who consult directly with Government, Arden takes a positive role in advocating the environmental benefits of using timber in construction, influencing future policy for the benefit of future generations.

Timber acts as a carbon sink throughout its growth cycle with trees actively absorbing Co2 from the atmosphere. Engineered timber-based windows and doors have significantly lower impacts on the environment than their uPVC counterparts and are carbon-negative over their original life-cycle. Windows manufactured from engineered timber have an estimated lifespan of 60 years.

There are a number of interesting studies that show how the hygroscopic nature of timber moderates humidity and improves air quality within a space. The colour and texture of timber have been demonstrated to evoke feelings of warmth, comfort and relaxation. Therefore using timber in construction can reduce heart rates and blood pressure levels, thus reducing stress and anxiety.