ᐅ Aluminum windows or uPVC windows with aluminum cladding

"Folgerte" of course should be "foiled" ;-)

The window catalog is from BE Fenster und Türen (p. 22, "...with the optional aluminum cladding"), and the installation company is Colter from Erkrath.
Alternatively, Colter installs Schüco aluminum windows. I will gladly report on the price difference.

The reason for replacement is certainly "luxury," although it must be noted that the previous owner had the windows poorly maintained by a "professional company" (e.g., painted-over drainage channels, etc.), causing some areas to start rotting.

Thank you, dear admins, for the warning regarding the posting of a link (which was only meant to help the user ant11 with their search). I am neutral towards the company and was simply hoping for a TIP. However, I find it unfortunate that the warning also resulted in a restriction on my ability to reply, but okay. Therefore, SORRY for the link at this point.

11ant schrieb:

in a house, I believe built in 2006, with white plastic windows that still appear well maintained

In my opinion, it also depends on the care. For example, if you regularly have the windows professionally cleaned (by a trained window cleaner), including the frames, roller shutters, using glass scrapers, and so on, you can see all the different methods and tools they use—some of which you might not even think of or know that are sometimes necessary. Windows are quite expensive, so proper maintenance is worth it. Most people outsource the servicing of their heating systems, etc.

DTvomHaus schrieb:

I find it unfortunate that the warning also blocks a reply, but oh well. So, SORRY for the link here.

Don’t worry about it. The warning is issued by an automated system that scans posts for links. Unfortunately, this means some useful information can’t be shared.

I can share that we also have the combination of uPVC with an aluminum cladding. The window manufacturer is Internorm. Apparently, they offer promotions once or twice a year where the aluminum cladding is free of charge. This was probably the case for us as well, and I found the price very reasonable. Even as a non-expert, I think the quality is good. Visually, the windows are definitely and clearly distinguishable from foil-covered uPVC windows. More important than the now generally quite high window quality everywhere is the proper installation, as @11ant often points out. Installation was also our weak point; unfortunately, we had to do extensive corrections, and other trades involved had to redo work as well (plasterers). In the future, I would always ask to see references for windows already installed by the company and talk to the homeowners about how the process went.

In addition to film and lacquer surfaces, Rehau also supplies aluminum shells.