Upvc double glazed windows . Question
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We have just had a full house of Rehau windows & doors
Very pleased with the quality
We got Planitherm glazing in them and would likewise recommend
Hardware (handles / catches etc) are marked MACO. So not Rehau hardware.
I am not sure that Rehau make their own locks. What you get may depend on installer. e.g. Our door locks are ABS Avocet and window locks ERA.
Very pleased with the quality
We got Planitherm glazing in them and would likewise recommend
Hardware (handles / catches etc) are marked MACO. So not Rehau hardware.
I am not sure that Rehau make their own locks. What you get may depend on installer. e.g. Our door locks are ABS Avocet and window locks ERA.
Edited by JimPD on Saturday 20th June 22:44
Hopefully someone linked to the trade can confirm but as I understand it companies buy the materials from companies like Rehau and then make the frames to spec with it.
This means that you might have Rehau windows but the company that makes them might use cheap hardware and do a poor job of putting them together.
Picking the right supplier is as important as picking the right product.
As a side note we put Rehau into our house 2 years ago and have had zero problems with them.
[Edit] The word I was after was profile, Rehau produce profile and companies make windows/doors with it.
This means that you might have Rehau windows but the company that makes them might use cheap hardware and do a poor job of putting them together.
Picking the right supplier is as important as picking the right product.
As a side note we put Rehau into our house 2 years ago and have had zero problems with them.
[Edit] The word I was after was profile, Rehau produce profile and companies make windows/doors with it.
Edited by ChrisNic on Sunday 21st June 15:18
Unless you are fabricating windows the profile really is pretty much of a muchness.
An A+ 15 Duraflex Window will give the same performance as an A+ 15 Rehau window, it might get there via slightly different means, but to a homeowner not sure you would ever tell the difference.
Only thing I would say, there are still firms fitting A rated windows that use hardcoat glass, avoid this as it lets 20% more heat out compared to a softcoat glass unit.
A badly fitted "good" profile will be worse than a well fitted crap profile.
Make your choice based on who is fitting it, that will make the most difference to a householder. The difference between A, B A+ (even C rated) is so small that you would never know the difference in the real world.
An A+ 15 Duraflex Window will give the same performance as an A+ 15 Rehau window, it might get there via slightly different means, but to a homeowner not sure you would ever tell the difference.
Only thing I would say, there are still firms fitting A rated windows that use hardcoat glass, avoid this as it lets 20% more heat out compared to a softcoat glass unit.
A badly fitted "good" profile will be worse than a well fitted crap profile.
Make your choice based on who is fitting it, that will make the most difference to a householder. The difference between A, B A+ (even C rated) is so small that you would never know the difference in the real world.
nikaiyo2 said:
Unless you are fabricating windows the profile really is pretty much of a muchness.
An A+ 15 Duraflex Window will give the same performance as an A+ 15 Rehau window, it might get there via slightly different means, but to a homeowner not sure you would ever tell the difference.
Only thing I would say, there are still firms fitting A rated windows that use hardcoat glass, avoid this as it lets 20% more heat out compared to a softcoat glass unit.
A badly fitted "good" profile will be worse than a well fitted crap profile.
Make your choice based on who is fitting it, that will make the most difference to a householder. The difference between A, B A+ (even C rated) is so small that you would never know the difference in the real world.
I agree a good profile fitted badly will look sAn A+ 15 Duraflex Window will give the same performance as an A+ 15 Rehau window, it might get there via slightly different means, but to a homeowner not sure you would ever tell the difference.
Only thing I would say, there are still firms fitting A rated windows that use hardcoat glass, avoid this as it lets 20% more heat out compared to a softcoat glass unit.
A badly fitted "good" profile will be worse than a well fitted crap profile.
Make your choice based on who is fitting it, that will make the most difference to a householder. The difference between A, B A+ (even C rated) is so small that you would never know the difference in the real world.
t and a layman will probably not notice a difference but you wouldn't believe the resources that goes into designing profile all the way through to extrusion, lamination then sale. ollyprice87 said:
I agree a good profile fitted badly will look st and a layman will probably not notice a difference but you wouldn't believe the resources that goes into designing profile all the way through to extrusion, lamination then sale.
Oh yeah I can quite believe it, WERs shook the industry a fair bit.t and a layman will probably not notice a difference but you wouldn't believe the resources that goes into designing profile all the way through to extrusion, lamination then sale. It still amazes me that the profile manufacturers make great improvements with foam filling, flaps etc the glass companies tweak G/U values the spacer companies do their thing to improve performance. Then a bloke in a van slaps it in the hole with some expanding foam like it’s 1989
nikaiyo2 said:
ollyprice87 said:
I agree a good profile fitted badly will look st and a layman will probably not notice a difference but you wouldn't believe the resources that goes into designing profile all the way through to extrusion, lamination then sale.
Oh yeah I can quite believe it, WERs shook the industry a fair bit.t and a layman will probably not notice a difference but you wouldn't believe the resources that goes into designing profile all the way through to extrusion, lamination then sale. It still amazes me that the profile manufacturers make great improvements with foam filling, flaps etc the glass companies tweak G/U values the spacer companies do their thing to improve performance. Then a bloke in a van slaps it in the hole with some expanding foam like it’s 1989
nikaiyo2 said:
Unless you are fabricating windows the profile really is pretty much of a muchness.
An A+ 15 Duraflex Window will give the same performance as an A+ 15 Rehau window, it might get there via slightly different means, but to a homeowner not sure you would ever tell the difference.
Only thing I would say, there are still firms fitting A rated windows that use hardcoat glass, avoid this as it lets 20% more heat out compared to a softcoat glass unit.
A badly fitted "good" profile will be worse than a well fitted crap profile.
Make your choice based on who is fitting it, that will make the most difference to a householder. The difference between A, B A+ (even C rated) is so small that you would never know the difference in the real world.
Yes, agree with all that but would also add that fabrication quality is definitely the starting point after profile choice (certainly better for installation if the frame is made correctly in the first place). A fitter will usually know their supplier/fabricator quality, OP beware the cheap windows as its usually quality control that gets sacrificed in the pricing process. Try to go for independent recommended if you can. An A+ 15 Duraflex Window will give the same performance as an A+ 15 Rehau window, it might get there via slightly different means, but to a homeowner not sure you would ever tell the difference.
Only thing I would say, there are still firms fitting A rated windows that use hardcoat glass, avoid this as it lets 20% more heat out compared to a softcoat glass unit.
A badly fitted "good" profile will be worse than a well fitted crap profile.
Make your choice based on who is fitting it, that will make the most difference to a householder. The difference between A, B A+ (even C rated) is so small that you would never know the difference in the real world.
It is funny though that as the industry strived for ultimate thermal performance it can create the condensation 'dew' on the glass in some climatic conditions, which can be a concern to customers until it's explained to them why it can happen.
Going through this at the moment and Rehau Vs Veka atm. I agree with finding a good installer. Had a Rehau partner be £5k more expensive and now they want to know what others have quoted. Maybe just quote competitvely to start with.
Circa 12 windows, back door and sliding patio door circa £10k
Circa 12 windows, back door and sliding patio door circa £10k
I had Rehau windows fitted a little over a year ago and very pleased with the quality, upon ordering I asked if a couple of windows could have the handle set lower on the frame (easier to reach when closing when leaning over the worktop/bathroom unit) no problem and makes a big difference when closing the windows
mikeyscott said:
Going through this at the moment and Rehau Vs Veka atm. I agree with finding a good installer. Had a Rehau partner be £5k more expensive and now they want to know what others have quoted. Maybe just quote competitvely to start with.
Circa 12 windows, back door and sliding patio door circa £10k
Just seen where you are...Circa 12 windows, back door and sliding patio door circa £10k
If you want Rehau maybe try Steve at Central Windows in Hamble?
Or Window Warehouse in Farlington for non Rehau (not sure if they fit mind?)
Not saying either will be the cheapest, but both are proper decent no nonsense companies.
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