WINdow based on THERmally modified wood with high performance WAX coating

Información del proyecto

WINTHERWAX

Identificador del acuerdo de subvención: 666206

DOI

10.3030/666206

Proyecto cerrado

Fecha de la firma de la CE 16 Abril 2015

Fecha de inicio 1 Marzo 2015

Fecha de finalización 31 Diciembre 2016

Financiado con arreglo a

• SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Climate action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials

Coste total

€ 1 850 115,00

Aportación de la UE

€ 1 295 080,00

Coordinado por

M SORA TRGOVINA IN PROIZVODNJA DD
Slovenia

Periodic Reporting for period 2 - WINTHERWAX (WINdow based on THERmally modified wood with high performance WAX coating)

Período documentado: 2016-02-01 hasta 2016-12-31

Resumen del contexto y de los objetivos generales del proyecto

WINTHERWAX project was dedicated to the development and market introduction of high efficient timber window made of thermally modified spruce coated with naturally based wax. High energy efficiency and natural origin of basic materials contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions whereas the selection of innovative, natural and European materials is raising the potential for European economy. WINTHERWAX window as well as façade elements were extensively tested in different natural environments and artificial extreme climatic conditions. With gained results WINTHERWAX products can be properly used all around the world in future.

Trabajo realizado desde el comienzo del proyecto hasta el final del período abarcado por el informe y los principales resultados hasta la fecha

In the first period of WINTHERWAX project there was a lot of technical work performed to prepare everything for successful implementation of tests. 5 test cubes with installed 3 windows, 1 door and more than 300 façade elements were developed, produced and sent to final locations in Slovenia, Germany, Sweden and Spain. Prototype chamber for accelerated ageing tests was developed and built to simulate the lifetime of exposed windows and façade elements of several years. Almost nine thousand specimens were additionally prepared for tests in controlled conditions to analyse correlations between results of laboratory and field tests. Results of several different tests showed that WINTHERWAX material exhibits 9-times longer life time compared to normal spruce and carbon footprint of WINTHERWAX windows is 20 % lower compared to the same window coated with synthetic coating. Beside extensive technical work there was a lot of dissemination and communication activities performed. WINTHERWAX project and products were presented at 13 international fairs, 32 conferences and public events, in 13 scientific papers, 21 other articles, 6 interviews and received 6 awards. 2 trademarks were additionally registered namely WINTHERWAX® (windows made of Silvapro® thermally modified spruce coated with Silvacera® wax) and Silvacera® (naturally based wax). Plan for even more extensive dissemination to implement WINTHERWAX products on the market after the end of the project was also made.

Avances que van más allá del estado de la técnica e impacto potencial esperado (incluida la repercusión socioeconómica y las implicaciones sociales más amplias del proyecto hasta la fecha)

WINTHERWAX® windows and Silvapro® thermally modified wood and Silvacera® wax separately were successfully implemented on the market immediately after the end of the project. Production of products was developed and prepared for massive production. Each separate material as well as WINTHERWAX® windows will promote the use of naturally based materials, high energy efficient and top quality timber windows and use of European wood species. This will have an impact on European economy and way of thinking as well as on environmental awareness of people.

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