Eurocell says it has been working closely with national housebuilders to enable them to meet the energy efficiency and carbon reduction targets of the forthcoming Future Homes Standard.

The development work has focused on Eurocell’s Future Homes ready Modus as a fully integrated window and door system.

An outcome from the joint development programme is said to be a boost in the range of features, energy saving efficiencies and sustainability credentials that Modus currently offers to maximise housebuilders efforts to meet the low carbon commitments enshrined in the Future Homes Standard from 2025.

Modus features a triple-seal option for optimum thermal, air tightness and noise reduction performance and a 75mm six-chamber profile system that can achieve a U-value as low as 0.7 with triple-glazed units.

To further support sustainability objectives, all Modus main profiles feature a minimum of 36% post-consumer recycled PVC-U as standard, which according to Eurocell helps to achieve a lower carbon footprint than products made or containing recycled material sourced from outside of the UK.

The system deploys dual material extrusion technology (DMET) which layers post-consumer recycled and ‘virgin’ material simultaneously. The recycled material is concentrated in the central core of the profiles.

Modus is available in a standard rebate, slim rebate and fully flush sash styles with a wide range of colour options.

In combination with slimmer sight lines, Eurocell adds that the aesthetics of Modus provides specifiers with an alternative to aluminium and timber products.

Ian Kernaghan, head of products, design & development at Eurocell, added: “Modus is already a proven, highly effective, and popular integrated window and door solution. It combines fantastic thermal performance, a broad spectrum of design options, full Part Q compliance, and built-in sustainability through the inclusion of recycled material as part of its manufacture.

“The collaboration with national housebuilders will enable us to build on these features and benefits to maintain the position of Modus as the cost effective and go-to system answer and provide further confidence for the industry as the focus on net zero intensifies in the months and years to come.”