Hello everyone,
I was able to agree with the general contractor building our house that we will handle the windows and front door ourselves. Now I am undecided between two options. A well-known local window supplier uses windows and front doors from Weru (AFINO-one). The alternative would be a window company that uses Schüco profiles, specifically the Schüco Thermo 6 (SI 82) Classic profile. The general contractor’s window supplier delivers windows with the Synego profile from Rehau. Does anyone have experience with these?
I was able to agree with the general contractor building our house that we will handle the windows and front door ourselves. Now I am undecided between two options. A well-known local window supplier uses windows and front doors from Weru (AFINO-one). The alternative would be a window company that uses Schüco profiles, specifically the Schüco Thermo 6 (SI 82) Classic profile. The general contractor’s window supplier delivers windows with the Synego profile from Rehau. Does anyone have experience with these?
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alter00292 Jul 2016 13:39Hello,
the price differences between the offers from Weru and the company using Schüco profiles are not significant. So the main question is which one is better. It’s a pity I haven’t heard about the experience with Geneo from Rehau. In my opinion, the windows with Veka profiles, as Bauexperte probably uses, don’t look very appealing, even though there is likely nothing to complain about technically.
the price differences between the offers from Weru and the company using Schüco profiles are not significant. So the main question is which one is better. It’s a pity I haven’t heard about the experience with Geneo from Rehau. In my opinion, the windows with Veka profiles, as Bauexperte probably uses, don’t look very appealing, even though there is likely nothing to complain about technically.
I would also like to mention Salamander. In our case, not much attention was paid to the manufacturer. What mattered was the company, which had to work reliably. Shortly after installation, I was a bit worried... but in the end, it turned out to be a very well-organized and dedicated company based in Waghäusel.
Bauexperte schrieb:
In the end, it doesn’t matter which brand supplier you choose – the profiles all come from three manufacturers; Rehau is one of them. The respective supplier only installs the window.That is definitely not true. In Germany, there are at least seven manufacturers (or groups) of PVC window profiles. These are:
- Rehau
- Veka / Gealan
- Profine (Kömmerling / Trocal / KBE)
- Salamander / Brügmann
- Schüco
- Aluplast
- Inoutic (formerly Thyssen)
They supply their profiles to window manufacturers. Some window makers install the windows themselves, while others sell their windows to resellers/dealers who handle the installation. Some window manufacturers or dealers use their own staff for installation, but many rely on subcontractors.
So, there are many uncertainties along the way to a well-installed window that is carefully made from solid profiles, long-lasting hardware, and flawless glazing.
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alter00298 Jul 2016 23:19Thank you, now I am just as none the wiser as before.
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Bauexperte8 Jul 2016 23:51redtatoo schrieb:
That is definitely not true. In Germany, there are at least 7 manufacturers (groups) of PVC window profiles. These are:
- Rehau
- Veka / Gealan
- Profine (Kömmerling / Trocal / KBE)
- Salamander / Brügmann
- Schüco
- Aluplast
- Inoutic (formerly Thyssen)Then, for my part, there are at least 7; a handful, compared to the overall range of window suppliers.Every buyer can expect quality when purchasing windows, whether from Rehau or Athleticos.
Bauexperte
In my opinion, the manufacturer is not the primary concern at first. For the homeowner, it is important to first evaluate the requirements and determine which type of window is suitable for each location.
Considerations I find important include the material used:
Wood:
+ good thermal insulation, easy to work with
- requires high maintenance
Wood/Aluminum:
+ good thermal insulation
+ low maintenance due to aluminum cladding
Aluminum:
+ very durable, low maintenance
+ weather-resistant
+ lightweight, which benefits structural engineering
+ non-combustible
- production is very energy-intensive
Plastic:
+ low maintenance
- more prone to dirt due to static charge
- relatively thick frames
These are just some examples.
Additionally, factors such as:
> daylighting
> ventilation
> weather protection
> sound insulation
> thermal protection
> fire protection
> security against burglary
should be taken into account.
So, you can see what can or should be done, and this of course affects the price. It can make sense to compare prices, but only if quotes are requested based on the exact same specifications.
Still, the saying I recently heard from a window installer applies:
“Any window is only as good as its installation.”
Considerations I find important include the material used:
Wood:
+ good thermal insulation, easy to work with
- requires high maintenance
Wood/Aluminum:
+ good thermal insulation
+ low maintenance due to aluminum cladding
Aluminum:
+ very durable, low maintenance
+ weather-resistant
+ lightweight, which benefits structural engineering
+ non-combustible
- production is very energy-intensive
Plastic:
+ low maintenance
- more prone to dirt due to static charge
- relatively thick frames
These are just some examples.
Additionally, factors such as:
> daylighting
> ventilation
> weather protection
> sound insulation
> thermal protection
> fire protection
> security against burglary
should be taken into account.
So, you can see what can or should be done, and this of course affects the price. It can make sense to compare prices, but only if quotes are requested based on the exact same specifications.
Still, the saying I recently heard from a window installer applies:
“Any window is only as good as its installation.”
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