Gorell Green Building Products—Energy-Efficient Vinyl Windows and Patio Doors

Gorell works hard to be an environmentally responsible “green” manufacturer. It’s our goal to produce the most energy-efficient products available because we recognize the value this brings to you—and to the country. We strive to save energy, safeguard the environment and reduce our carbon footprint. This will help decrease America’s dependence on foreign countries for oil and other resources.

More than 94 percent of our products are ENERGY STAR® qualified. That means that you save money by spending less on home energy, AND power plants don’t need to burn as much fossil fuels to warm and cool your home.

Gorell replacement windows, new-construction windows, hurricane windows and patio doors are made of vinyl, a sustainable, environmentally friendly material that lasts for decades and doesn’t emit toxins. Building products made from other materials, like wood, would seem to be more of a green choice, but in reality they are less energy efficient than vinyl. They also break down many times faster than vinyl, which means they need to be replaced more often – requiring more “manufacturing” energy consumption.    

At Gorell we also are working to ensure that our manufacturing facilities and processes are friendly to the environment. We make every effort to reuse and recycle materials. By purchasing Gorell products, you are making your home more energy efficient and comfortable—and you are doing your part to safeguard our environment for future generations.

To reinforce our commitment to manufacturing "green" vinyl windows and patio doors, Gorell works with numerous organizations with similar environmental philosophies and objectives. These include:

GREEN SEAL™

Gorell's five replacement double-hung window models have earned America's prestigious Green Seal certification. Gorell is one of only two window companies to have its products certified by Green Seal, a national non-profit environmental organization that helps consumers choose environmentally responsible products. Gorell double-hung windows meet the Green Seal environmental standard covering:

• Energy efficiency
• Heavy metal content in the frame or sashes
• Post-consumer material used in packaging
• Clearly labeled performance data

GREENSPEC

Gorell high-performance vinyl replacement windows meet GreenSpec’s stringent “green building” criteria. GreenSpec provides detailed listings on more than 1,800 environmentally preferable building products with descriptions and manufacturer information. Each product is evaluated individually on a wide range of environmental qualities. 

GREEN BUILDING PAGES

Green Building Pages, Inc. is an on-line, sustainable design and decision-making resource that builders and consumers use to select building materials that preserve health and the environment. The production and manufacturing processes of these green building products promote social equity and economic sustainability. In 2007 Gorell won the Benchmarking Sustainability Award from Green Building Pages in the “Installation, Use & Maintenance” category. 

ENERGY STAR®

One of the first window manufacturers to become an ENERGY STAR partner, Gorell ships more than 94 percent of its windows and doors with the ENERGY STAR label. These windows and doors meet specific U-value and shading coefficient ratings for one or more regions of the U.S. Ratings are achieved through independent testing done to NFRC standards. Gorell received the ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and has been an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year since 2004, due in large part to the high percentage of ENERGY STAR qualified products it manufactures.