It is impossible to imagine a modern house or apartment without plastic windows. But their quality mainly depends on the manufacturer of window systems, of which there are a lot at the moment. Some of them care about the quality of their products, while others take only the cheapness of their goods (and in this situation, the quality depends on the price range).
Rehau windows reviews have always been and remain positive, due to the fact that the company not only cares about the quality of its products, but also constantly upgrades them, thereby improving the technical characteristics of its window and door systems.
A bit of history
The history of the Rehau company dates back to 1948, when Helmut Wagner opened the production of piping and water hoses. From the very beginning of its development, the company was distinguished by the fact that it produced exclusively high-quality products using modern (at that time) technologies. Until about 1958years the company was engaged in the manufacture of products for the automotive industry: brake hoses, steps. In 1969, the first RAUCRON window profile was produced. This year can be considered the beginning of the production of plastic windows.
During its more than half a century of history, the company has managed to gain great prestige, and at the moment it has more than 15,000 employees and 170 offices in 53 countries around the world. It consists of 41 factories, 25 of them are located in Europe. Many people think that the Rehau company is engaged in the production of exclusively plastic profiles, but this is not so (although the reviews about the Rehau Windows company are mostly positive). At the moment, this concern produces many goods in various fields:
- Transport. Specializes not only in the production of various systems for cars, but also develops them. Is the main supplier of polymer systems for Porsche, Volkswagen, BMW and Audi.
- Construction. The main direction is the development and production of heat-insulating plastic profiles for windows and doors, various heating, cooling, heating and water supply systems.
- Industrial direction. Manufacture of various fixtures and components for the woodworking industry, household appliances and mechanical engineering.
- Design and furniture. The company "Rehau" is engaged in the production of about 15,000 types of components and products for kitchen, residential and office furniture, as well as various elementsdesign.
- Energy efficiency and energy. Production of heating and cooling of buildings and various building structures. The company also manufactures systems that use solar panels, the heat of the Earth's interior, to generate energy from biomass.
Rehau in Russia
The first Rehau branch in Russia was opened in 1995 in Moscow. A little later, in 1998, representative offices were opened in other cities: Samara, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don. In 2002, the first production workshop was opened in the city of Ramenskoye. In 2005, another plant of the Rehau company was launched in the city of Gzhel.
In Russia, the company is known mainly for the production of window systems. Customer reviews about Rehau windows are quite diverse. This is due to the fact that at the moment there is a lot of competition in this area. But the main difference between Rehau and other companies is the versatility of products, as well as its unsurpassed quality and innovative developments.
Negative reviews are mainly due to the fact that the Russian market has always (was and is) a lot of fakes. But we ourselves are to blame for this: in an attempt to find a cheaper product, we end up with low-quality products, and sometimes completely defective ones. As they say, there is a demand, there will be an offer. Moreover, there are many firms that distribute (or manufacture) supposedly Rehau products, which the company itself does not know about. The guarantee of the quality of window or door systems can beavailability of certificates, and not only for the profile system, but also for the double-glazed window, related fittings, handles and locks.
Advantages of Rehau profiles
If we narrow the scope of the company's production exclusively to the manufacture of window and door systems, then we can distinguish several main types of plastic profiles. Reviews about Rehau windows are mostly positive, because the company provides a wide selection of window and door profiles that can satisfy almost every client. In addition to the main advantages that plastic windows have, the Rehau company has adjusted its production to the Russian market and offers the following:
- Energy saving. Plastic windows are able to withstand significant temperature fluctuations and function normally within the range from -50 to +80 °C. And these are very impressive numbers. Plus, thanks to the developments of the company, the profiles are distinguished by a high level of insulation of the room, which means that the heat will remain inside. Reducing heat loss can be up to 76%.
- High light transmission allows you to make the most of daylight. And this is important, given that in Russia the number of sunny days is not so much: from 60 to 300 depending on the region.
- Excellent sound insulation has always been and remains an indispensable attribute of plastic windows from the Rehau company. This condition applies even with normal window assembly.
- Service life is also an important detail when choosing. Rehau offers a guaranteefor each profile and assures that the window will last at least 60 years. This is confirmed by the Russian Research Institute of Building Physics RAASN.
- Ventilation. Each plastic window has a special valve that provides micro-ventilation of the room when the sashes are closed.
- Protection against hacking. The extrusion of a double-glazed window and the breaking of a window sash are almost completely eliminated, even for the simplest models. If desired, this parameter can be increased by installing special fittings.
Thanks to this, the feedback on the performance of Rehau windows is mostly excellent.
Rehau BLITZ
This window system is an excellent solution for both apartments and country houses. It has a modern appearance: bevels on the front surface of the profile with an angle of 15 degrees give elegance to Rehau plastic windows. Reviews about this system are only positive. If desired, windows from this profile can have a wide variety of shapes, depending on the architectural features of the building.
The system combines all the main advantages of Rehau windows: excellent quality and good technical performance. The low cost gives an additional advantage to the Rehau Blitz windows. Reviews about soundproofing are also quite flattering.
Main specifications:
- System depth - 60 mm.
- Number of cameras - 3 pcs.
- Heat insulation - 0.63 m2°C/W.
- Sound insulation - up to class B according to GOST 23166-99.
- Water andair tightness - up to class A according to GOST 23166-99.
- Glass thickness - up to 33 mm.
- Reinforced locking devices that increase burglary safety.
- Durability - at least 60 years.
Rehau Euro-Design
Like the previous system, "Rehau Euro-Design" is low-budget, but with improved thermal insulation. Two independent sealing circuits will protect your home from dust, drafts and moisture. The perfect solution for those who seek to increase comfort at affordable prices. The best criterion in choosing are reviews of Rehau windows. Specifications:
- System depth - 60 mm.
- Number of cameras - 3 pcs.
- Heat insulation - 0.64 m2°C/W.
- Sound insulation - up to class B according to GOST 23166-99.
- Water and air tightness - up to class A according to GOST 23166-99.
- Glass thickness - up to 32 mm.
- A huge selection of films to simulate the surface of the profile for different types of wood.
- Durability - at least 60 years.
Rehau Basic-Design
Reviews about Rehau windows of this system, which was one of the first presented to the Russian market, are very positive. All this is due to the perfect combination of the main consumer properties and excellent quality. Windows from the Basic-Design profile with a perfectly even and smooth surface will fit into the design of any room with low requirements for thermal insulation.
Specifications:
- Systemdepth – 60 mm.
- Number of cameras - 3 pcs.
- Heat insulation - 0.63 m2°C/W.
- Sound insulation - up to class B according to GOST 23166-99.
- Water and air tightness - up to class A according to GOST 23166-99.
- Glass thickness - up to 32 mm.
- Sustainable: The profile is recyclable.
- Durability - at least 60 years.
Rehau Sib-Design
This system was developed taking into account the variability of the Russian climate. Multiple tests conducted by the Research Institute of Building Physics RAASN confirmed the reliability of this system at very low temperatures (the difference was more than 60 ° C). The increase in heat saving is provided by a special thermal block developed by the company. These Rehau plastic windows reviews are called beautiful, warm and reliable.
Specifications:
- System depth 70 mm.
- Number of cameras - 3 pcs. + fuser.
- Heat insulation - 0.76 m2°C/W.
- Sound insulation - up to class B according to GOST 23166-99.
- Water and air tightness - up to class A according to GOST 23166-99.
- Maximum glass thickness is 41 mm.
- Durability - at least 60 years.
Rehau Sib windows reviews deservedly give them a high rating.
Rehau Delight-Design
Thanks to technical developments, this version of the profile system made it possible to reduce the frame and sash frame. As a result, 10% more light began to penetrate into the room, but this did not affect the technical characteristics of the profile in any way. Thisthe innovative characteristic is also confirmed by reviews of the Rehau Delight windows. In addition, the Rehau Delight profile can satisfy the most demanding customers with its appearance: the sash is distinguished by rounded shapes and an elegant relief of the glazing bead.
Positive customer reviews of Rehau Delight windows confirm their excellent technical characteristics:
- System depth 70 mm.
- Number of cameras - 5 pcs.
- Heat insulation - from 0.8 to 0.9 m2°C/W (depending on the double-glazed window).
- Sound insulation - up to class B according to GOST 23166-99.
- Water and air tightness - up to class A according to GOST 23166-99.
- Burglar-proof – reinforcement of the locking fittings due to the displacement of the instrument groove axis by 13 mm.
- Durability - at least 60 years.
Rehau Brillant-Design
Reviews of Rehau windows are excellent due to the consistent quality of profile systems. The proof is the Brillant-Design profile, which is able to satisfy any buyer with high demands on the technical and aesthetic side of the choice. Brillant-Design windows are premium and can enhance any interior or exterior of your home.
The windows of this profile system have excellent technical characteristics:
- System depth - 70 or 80 mm.
- Number of cameras - 5 or 6 pcs.
- Heat insulation - 0.79 m2°C/W.
- Sound insulation - up to class A according to GOST 23166-99.
- Water and air tightness - up to class A according to GOST 23166-99.
- The thickness of the double-glazed window is up to 41 mm.
- Ability to choose profile colors, including imitation for various tree structure options.
- Durability - at least 60 years.
Rehau Intelio
One of the latest high-tech innovations from the company. These Rehau windows are praised for their six-chamber profile: a system depth of 86 mm allows you to install double-glazed windows with a maximum thickness of 44 mm. And by installing a special double-glazed window, you can significantly increase the already high characteristics of the Rehau Intelio profile. For comparison: windows with such a profile system in terms of thermal performance are not inferior to a 110-cm brick wall.
Main specifications:
- System depth 86mm.
- Number of cameras - 6 pcs.
- Heat insulation - 0.95 m2°C/W.
- Sound insulation - up to class A according to GOST 23166-99.
- Water and air tightness - up to class A according to GOST 23166-99.
- Glass thickness - up to 44 mm.
- Available convection limiter, another smart technical solution from Rehau.
- Durability - at least 60 years.
Rehau Geneo
The latest development from Rehau. Customer reviews of the Rehau windows of this system emphasize the uniqueness of this system - the use of the latest fiber-optic material RAU-FIPRO, which is characterized by increased strength (compared to metal), resistance to stress andlightening the structure by 40% (without loss of strength of the structure as a whole).
Specifications:
- System depth 86mm.
- Number of cameras - 6 pcs.
- Insulation - 1.05 m2°C/W.
- Sound insulation - up to class A according to GOST 23166-99.
- Water and air tightness - up to class A according to GOST 23166-99.
- Glass thickness - up to 44 mm.
- Widest variety of shapes and colors to choose from.
- Durability - at least 60 years.
Rehau or Veka?
A rather difficult question and choice, given that both manufacturers are from Germany, and this implies traditionally German quality. Both companies have their own production facilities in Russia and other countries. For the sake of fairness, it should be noted that the Rehau company was the first to start producing plastic profiles for windows and doors (a difference of 10 years), and also the first to cover the Russian market. Of course, this is not decisive, but it is for history.
So after all, what to choose - windows "Century" or "Rehau"? Reviews will not help us much in this matter, since how many people, so many opinions. A conditionally correct decision would be to compare the main technical characteristics:
- Number of cameras – both companies have 3 to 6 airspaces
- The thickness of the outer wall. Here the advantage is for "Veka", in which the wall thickness of the entire product line is 3 mm. At"Rehau" this parameter is 2.5-3 mm.
- Maximum thickness of installed double-glazed window. Veka also has an advantage here: the maximum thickness of a double-glazed window is 50 mm. Rehau has 44 mm.
- Heat and sound insulation. For Rehau windows, the CST index is 1.05 m2 °C / W, and the sound insulation corresponds to the highest A-class. Windows "Century" CST=1, 37 m2 ° C / W, noise insulation also corresponds to the A-class.
- Waterproofing. Depends on the type of seal and the height of the rebate. Rehau uses a two-petal seal and basically two seal circuits (for the Geneo profile - 3). Fold height - 23 mm. "Veka" uses a single-lobe seal that resembles a tube in shape. The petal is part of the product and is located separately from the product. The height of the fold is 25 mm. Through testing, it has been proven that the two-lobe profile from Rehau is more practical and reliable.
- Profile stiffness. This characteristic is provided by the thickness and internal reinforcement of the profile. The Rehau profile uses metal with a thickness of at least 1.5 mm and a G-shaped section. The Veka company manufactures a profile with closed reinforcement in the shape of a square. This is much better in terms of reliability and rigidity than reinforcement from Rehau. However, the latest Rehau Geneo system provides a clear advantage in this round.
- Window service life. Through special tests and trials simulating various loads, it was found that Veka windows will last up to 40years, and "Rehau" - up to 60 years.
