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Allthewayup28 Nov 2022 12:14Hello gate community,
After much consideration, we have decided to source and install the gate ourselves. We have been looking more closely at Hörmann gates. During this process, we repeatedly come across the promotional model "Renomatic," which seems to offer the same features as the "LPU42," but at about 30-40% lower price. Despite researching, I haven’t been able to identify the exact differences. The Renomatic seller can’t give a clear answer (apparently the interior color of the Renomatic is only available in silver), the building material supplier won’t or can’t explain since they only sell the LPU42, and the manufacturer directs me back to the specialist dealers. Great.
So, my question to the group: who owns a Renomatic or LPU42, or has been in a similar situation and knows more today?
Our gate should have an order size of 3000 x 2250 mm (118 x 89 inches), the Woodgrain surface in RAL 7016, and the ProMatic Series 4 motor. The FS10 drive rail and the frame package. With these specs, there are many offers online with a gate thickness of 42 mm (1.65 inches), but prices vary widely between the LPU42 (from $2,000) and the Renomatic (around $1,400). Both gates can be obtained with exactly these features and the associated technical data.
Our question is: where does the price difference come from if the data, technology, and construction are actually identical?
After much consideration, we have decided to source and install the gate ourselves. We have been looking more closely at Hörmann gates. During this process, we repeatedly come across the promotional model "Renomatic," which seems to offer the same features as the "LPU42," but at about 30-40% lower price. Despite researching, I haven’t been able to identify the exact differences. The Renomatic seller can’t give a clear answer (apparently the interior color of the Renomatic is only available in silver), the building material supplier won’t or can’t explain since they only sell the LPU42, and the manufacturer directs me back to the specialist dealers. Great.
So, my question to the group: who owns a Renomatic or LPU42, or has been in a similar situation and knows more today?
Our gate should have an order size of 3000 x 2250 mm (118 x 89 inches), the Woodgrain surface in RAL 7016, and the ProMatic Series 4 motor. The FS10 drive rail and the frame package. With these specs, there are many offers online with a gate thickness of 42 mm (1.65 inches), but prices vary widely between the LPU42 (from $2,000) and the Renomatic (around $1,400). Both gates can be obtained with exactly these features and the associated technical data.
Our question is: where does the price difference come from if the data, technology, and construction are actually identical?
Hello @Allthewayup!
I ordered the Renomatic door 6 months ago and recently installed it. I actually have two of them, but only installed one so far. The second one, with exactly the same dimensions and other specifications as you mentioned, is still packaged and sitting in the corner 🙁
At the time, I paid under 1,200 euros (€) (about $1,300) for the larger one and saved several hundred euros compared to the "standard LPU42," which I believe cost around 1,800 euros (€) (about $1,950) back then.
From what I understand, the models are essentially structurally identical. The Renomatic is basically a special "off-the-shelf edition" with a smaller selection of colors (around 8) and finishes. Before 2019, the Renomatic was only available with the M-rib profile, and after that, also with the L-rib profile.
The inside color is white. So, if you are okay with the limited choice of colors, finishes, and the white interior, you can benefit from the savings on this otherwise identical door.
I ordered the Renomatic door 6 months ago and recently installed it. I actually have two of them, but only installed one so far. The second one, with exactly the same dimensions and other specifications as you mentioned, is still packaged and sitting in the corner 🙁
At the time, I paid under 1,200 euros (€) (about $1,300) for the larger one and saved several hundred euros compared to the "standard LPU42," which I believe cost around 1,800 euros (€) (about $1,950) back then.
From what I understand, the models are essentially structurally identical. The Renomatic is basically a special "off-the-shelf edition" with a smaller selection of colors (around 8) and finishes. Before 2019, the Renomatic was only available with the M-rib profile, and after that, also with the L-rib profile.
The inside color is white. So, if you are okay with the limited choice of colors, finishes, and the white interior, you can benefit from the savings on this otherwise identical door.
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Allthewayup1 Dec 2022 18:19Thank you for your response. I can only explain it by assuming that the Renomatic is produced in large quantities based on standard dimensions in order to keep the manufacturing process busy. This is what makes producing custom-configured doors economically viable. I find the price difference quite significant. For the dimensions mentioned at the beginning, it’s about €1,000 (around $1,100). Since yesterday, I have received an offer for the “genuine” LPU42.
What surprises me now is that your door is white on the inside. The sales department told me that the Renomatic is only galvanized on the inside with a clear protective coating. Could you upload one or two photos of your door here when you have the chance?
What surprises me now is that your door is white on the inside. The sales department told me that the Renomatic is only galvanized on the inside with a clear protective coating. Could you upload one or two photos of your door here when you have the chance?
Allthewayup schrieb:
Thank you for your reply. The only explanation I can think of is that the Renomatic is produced in large quantities to keep the production line busy. This is what makes manufacturing the customer-configurable doors economically viable. I do find the price difference quite significant. For the dimension mentioned at the beginning, it’s about €1,000. Since yesterday, I have received an offer for the "genuine" LPU42.
What surprises me now is that your door is white on the inside. The sales team told me that the Renomatic’s interior is only galvanized with a clear protective coating. Could you please share a few photos of your door here when you have the chance? Sorry for the delayed response!
I agree with you and also assume that Renomatic is basically the "standard mass-produced model" without special requests or custom dimensions.
Regarding the white interior color, I must apologize for the incorrect statement. The Renomatic actually has the galvanized finish you mentioned.
Unfortunately, I can’t upload any photos yet because the Renomatic door hasn’t been installed. My second smaller door with the white interior is indeed an LPU42, which I completely forgot about 🙁
Apart from the different interior color, I don’t see any difference in build quality for now, but I will know more once the Renomatic is installed soon.
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Allthewayup10 Dec 2022 08:39If you get the chance to compare both gates once the second one is installed, it would be great if you could take the time. I’m really curious to see the comparison.
Allthewayup schrieb:
If you get the chance to compare both gates once the second one is installed, it would be great if you could take the time. I'm really curious about the comparison.I’d be happy to do that, but is there something specific you’re interested in?
In their current condition, I don’t see any technical differences apart from the color. They were delivered with the same package/accessories and otherwise have identical technical specifications, as far as I could tell.
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