I would like to continue renovating our apartment and now replace all the windows and doors.
There is a total of eight windows and one patio door. Some of the windows are accessible, and the balcony door definitely is, so I would like to have burglary protection there.
The Reform windows come with standard anti-lift protection.
However, I have no experience with this brand, and neither does anyone in my circle.
Does anyone here have experience with Reform windows?
What type of windows do you have?
Which windows do you think are the best?
There is a total of eight windows and one patio door. Some of the windows are accessible, and the balcony door definitely is, so I would like to have burglary protection there.
The Reform windows come with standard anti-lift protection.
However, I have no experience with this brand, and neither does anyone in my circle.
Does anyone here have experience with Reform windows?
What type of windows do you have?
Which windows do you think are the best?
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nordanney24 Dec 2018 11:16Pakon schrieb:
Which windows do you think are the best? The ones that fit your home and your budget.
This means that the very expensive aluminum/wood passive house windows with bullet-resistant glass might be the right choice, or Polish-made frames with decent double glazing without advanced burglar resistance. Much also depends on proper installation.
The improvement of burglary protection hardly takes place at the level of the profiles themselves, but mainly at the level of the locks and fittings. In other words, simply replacing the original window with a model from a more recent year does not achieve much; the essential measures need to be addressed through retrofitting. Unfortunately, more and more window "manufacturers" are essentially just window "retailers" who prefer selling over providing ongoing customer service.
The installers are often subcontractors (janitorial or courier services equipped with cordless screwdrivers and a fondness for foam sealant excesses). In such cases, you might get a window with protection against forcing that would theoretically keep a burglar unsuccessful even after 60 minutes—unless the intruder simply kicks the entire unit out of the frame.
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The installers are often subcontractors (janitorial or courier services equipped with cordless screwdrivers and a fondness for foam sealant excesses). In such cases, you might get a window with protection against forcing that would theoretically keep a burglar unsuccessful even after 60 minutes—unless the intruder simply kicks the entire unit out of the frame.
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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But if I go directly to the manufacturer, they install the windows as well. At least, that's how I understood it. The window dimensions are taken by the company's technicians. Then the windows are made and installed. They even take the old windows with them so I don’t have to dispose of them.
I haven’t read anything about a subcontractor, and these are people who actually know what they’re doing. Of course, there are differences as well.
How did you make sure that the installation was done professionally?
That means you first need proper advice to clarify what your expectations are and what makes sense. Then I go there with my ideas, and hopefully, they tell me what fits but suggest different options for certain points. Is that how it usually works?
But if I go directly to the manufacturer, they install the windows as well. At least, that's how I understood it. The window dimensions are taken by the company's technicians. Then the windows are made and installed. They even take the old windows with them so I don’t have to dispose of them.
I haven’t read anything about a subcontractor, and these are people who actually know what they’re doing. Of course, there are differences as well.
How did you make sure that the installation was done professionally?
That means you first need proper advice to clarify what your expectations are and what makes sense. Then I go there with my ideas, and hopefully, they tell me what fits but suggest different options for certain points. Is that how it usually works?
My first experience entering the industry showed me that window manufacturers involved in production are not necessarily the best window installers. Working with specialists who focus solely on installation is often a good choice, but of course, the quality varies everywhere. Especially skilled installers are often not employed directly by a manufacturer, yet the involvement of subcontractors is rarely discussed.
In theory, yes. However, no one can honestly advise you on what makes sense if they only offer one type of material. This was a major reason I gave up being a manufacturer myself, as owning production lines for multiple materials is costly.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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Pakon schrieb:
That means you really need proper consultation first, where you clarify what your expectations are and which of them make sense. I would present my ideas, and hopefully someone would then tell me what fits and where I should choose something different. Is that how it usually works?
In theory, yes. However, no one can honestly advise you on what makes sense if they only offer one type of material. This was a major reason I gave up being a manufacturer myself, as owning production lines for multiple materials is costly.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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