ᐅ Window Brand – Which Window Supplier Should I Choose?

Created on: 30 Jun 2016 09:27
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alter0029
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?
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alter0029
2 Jul 2016 13:39
Hello,
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.
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merlin83
4 Jul 2016 23:49
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.
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redtatoo
8 Jul 2016 17:23
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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alter0029
8 Jul 2016 23:19
Thank you, now I am just as none the wiser as before.
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Bauexperte
8 Jul 2016 23:51
redtatoo 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
Neige9 Jul 2016 07:55
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.”