Rehau has been around since 1948. It was founded by engineer G. Wagner in the city of Rehau, from which it gets its name. At that time the company consisted of four employees. The Rehau brand became world famous because it was at its plant that the first PVC profile was produced in 1958. This determined the main further direction of its activities: the development of high-tech solutions in the field of construction.
First of all, this means a PVC window profile, for which the Rehau brand has become almost a second name, but also polyethylene pipes for various purposes, elements of stairs, balusters and much more.
In addition, the Rehau company successfully implements numerous projects in the automotive industry, furniture production and other industries. For more than fifty years, Rehau has been cooperating with Volkswagen and BMW, producing bumpers, safety system elements, side panels and other components for them.
Now Rehau has 41 factories (25 of them are located in Europe), as well as more than a hundred sales offices. It employs more than 15 thousand people and 170 representative offices around the world.
Rehau's motto is translated from German as: “Polymer solutions without borders.” It reflects its main idea: finding new ways to use polymer materials and replacing obsolete materials with modern, recyclable and safe polymers.
Application of additional profiles
Additional profiles are used:
- to compensate for the width of quarter openings and reduce the gaps between the structure and the slope - to increase the width of the frame and install various window equipment, such as door closers or remote transom control - to increase the width of the frame and compensate for the thickness of adjacent elements, such as insulating boards - to increase structural rigidity
EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION OF EXTRA PROFILES:
Design without additional profile
The size of the structure is determined taking into account the required visibility of part of the frame from the street.
Design with additional profile
Additional profiles are used to achieve the required technological gap.
Junction of various elements
Extensions are used in cases where various structural elements are adjacent to the frame.
Rehau BLITZ system
The BLITZ window system is an excellent solution for an apartment with a classic or modern interior. Bevels at an angle of 15 degrees on the front surface of the profile give the system an elegant appearance. Thanks to a flexible approach to production, windows from the BLITZ profile can have a variety of shapes.
The main advantages of the Rehau Blitz PVC profile include: stable high quality, low cost and good performance in heating engineering. Thanks to the latter indicator, the window system, together with a traditional double-glazed window, makes it possible to produce structures with the necessary heat transfer resistance.
PVC profile for plastic windows Rehau BLITZ is ideal for private and facility construction. This window system is an excellent solution both for the restoration of existing buildings and public structures, and for the construction of new ones.
The Blitz system is used for the manufacture of balcony doors and windows; it can be classic white or painted in various colors.
Read more about the Rehau Blitz window system.
Price of additional Rehau profiles
Prices are indicated with reinforcing profile
| Profile height | Rehau 60 mm | Rehau 70 mm | Rehau 80 mm | Rehau 86 mm |
| 10 mm | 350 rub/m | 350 rub/m | 670 rub/m | No |
| 20 mm | 520 rub/m | 710 rub/m | 720 rub/m | 900 rub/m |
| 40 mm | 630 rub/m | 750 rub/m | 1110 rub/m (h=45 mm) | 1240 rub/m |
| 60 mm | 1100 rub/m | 1200 rub/m | 1590 rub/m | 1600 rub/m |
| 100 mm | 1490 rub/m | 1540 rub/m | 2450 rub/m | 2600 rub/m |
Please pay attention! "Window Company VESTA" does not supply additional profiles separately. Only available when ordering with glazing designs.
Rehau Euro-Design
The Rehau Euro-Design triple glazed system has a depth of 60 mm. and meets all the requirements for heat and sound insulation, reliability, design and durability.
The double contour of seals prevents drafts, moisture and dust. The Euro-Design profile can be rectangular, round or curved.
Do you know how to properly care for plastic windows from Rehau and other manufacturers? An integral part of caring for plastic windows is replacing the seal, which deteriorates over time. In our article you will learn how to replace the seal yourself and how much this procedure will cost.
What is an additional profile?
Additional profile for plastic windows
- This is a molded PVC product that is hollow inside, which is attached to the window frame along its outer perimeter and allows you to increase the total area of the structure. Absolute tightness of the connection is ensured by a special locking connection. The groove-to-groove fixing system makes the extended window structure completely moisture- and airtight. In addition to tightness, additional elements have another important advantage - they are available in models with different thicknesses:
- 20 mm;
- 40 mm;
- 100 mm.
The ability to choose the most suitable size for “extension” provides more options for installers and builders. Some manufacturers of window profiles have decided to expand the range of these additional elements by releasing models with a thickness of 30; 45 and 60 mm. This allows for the “jewelry” integration of window structures in complex situations.
Moldings for window profile systems can also be interconnected, making it possible to extend frames in a wider range of sizes. However, this opportunity should not be abused.
Rehau plastic window profiles
Today, REHAU is ready to offer you a wide selection of window profile systems: from the classic three-chamber EURO-Design or BLITZ system to the unique GENEO system, which incorporates all the most important characteristics of window solutions existing on the market.
Table of comparative characteristics of profiles:
| View | Blitz New | EURO-Design | GRAZIO | DELIGHT-Design | BRILLANT-Design | INTELIO 80 | GENEO |
| Wall thickness (mm) | 2.7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Glazing thickness (mm) | 24,32 | 24,32 | 32,4 | 32,4 | 32,4 | 44 | 44 |
| Number of cameras | 3 | 3 and prechamber | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Seal | 2 circuits | 2 circuits | 2 circuits | 2 circuits | 3 circuits | 2 circuits | 2 circuits |
| Installation depth (mm) | 60 | 60 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 | 86 |
| Sound absorption level (dB) | up to 20 | up to 26 | up to 45 | up to 32 | up to 36 | up to 36 | up to 47 |
| Heat transfer resistance coefficient (W/m2x°C) | 0,7 | 0,74 | 0,85 | 0,8 | 0,79 | 0,98 | 1,05 |
Peculiarities:
- Blitz New - The optimal choice for both facility and private construction. Ideal for the construction of new and renovation of existing residential and public buildings
- EURO-Design - The best choice for both object and private construction. Well suited for the construction of new and renovation of existing residential and public buildings
- GRAZIO - The new system came to the market in 2022, replacing the Rehau Sib system. These profiles compare favorably with similar systems on the market!
- DELIGHT-Design - Used in 21st Century apartments and private suburban construction. Thanks to these profiles, your home will be filled with light and warmth! This profile has 10% more light than other systems!
- BRILLANT-Design - These profiles are design oriented. Also used in 21st Century apartments and private suburban construction
- INTELIO 80 - Enhanced sound insulation, easy maintenance, very warm windows.
- GENEO - The best possible. Windows without borders. A window that has no analogues among the variety of plastic windows presented on the market of translucent structures.
Rehau Blitz - Standard
This series of Rehau plastic windows is considered the best in terms of price-quality ratio. The technical characteristics of the product are perfectly suited to our climatic conditions, and will not allow you to spend too much.
Blitz - Standard
| Characteristics | Meaning |
| Intimacy | 3 |
| Sealant | Dual-circuit |
| Frame + sash thickness | 116 mm |
| Thermal insulation | 0,63 |
| Anti-burglary system | WK3 |
| Lifetime | 60 years |
For the manufacture of these windows, the company specially developed the “RAU-PVC” profile. It does not require special attention, the profile is easy to clean and is not susceptible to external influences. Throughout their service life, these windows will remain externally the same as on the first day after installation.
Rehau Sib - Standard ++
The main advantage of this model is high thermal insulation readings. It has been experimentally confirmed that these windows can withstand temperature changes of 60°C. Even at the lowest temperatures, windows do not freeze and condensation does not form.
Sib - Standard ++
Specifications:
| System profile depth | 70 mm |
| Thermal insulation | 0,71 |
| Frame + sash thickness | 120 mm |
| Maximum glass thickness | 40 mm |
| Anti-burglary system | WK3 |
| Number of cameras in profile | 3 |
| Lifetime | 40 years |
Rehau Sib windows have an additional air chamber between the reinforcement and the profile. It was thanks to it that the energy-saving properties of the window were improved. The design does not allow dampness and moisture into the room.
Rehau Delight - Premium
Features of this option are a low frame. This is done in order to increase the light transmittance of the product. After installing Rehau Delight, there will be 10% more natural light in the room!
Delight - Premium
Specifications:
| System depth | 70 mm |
| Number of cameras | 5 |
| Thermal insulation | 0,80 |
| Sealant | Double chamber |
| Maximum glass thickness | 40 mm |
| Anti-burglary system | WK3 |
| Lifetime | 40 years |
To emphasize the aesthetic appearance of the product, it is possible to install seals in different colors: standard grey, elegant black and delicate white. You can also choose the type of glazing bead yourself: figured or regular. The installation of these windows is relevant in houses with narrow window openings and poor natural light.
Rehau Brillant - Luxury
During the creation of this series, emphasis was placed on the aesthetic properties of the profile. With the help of Rehau Brillant, any design ideas can come to life. Despite this, the profile has excellent technical characteristics.
Brillant - Luxury
Specifications:
| Number of cameras | 5 |
| Maximum glass thickness | 40 mm |
| Thermal insulation | 0,79 |
| Anti-burglary system | WK3 |
| System depth | 70 mm |
| Lifetime | 40 years |
Rehau Brilliant are ideal for luxury country houses. These are premium products that will reliably protect your home from the cold and transform the interior of the room.
Rehau Intelio - Luxury
This is one of the company's newest developments. Here, maximum emphasis was placed on the body and sound insulating properties of the product. To improve these indicators, a new type of seal is installed in the design, with two welded contours and a convention limiter.
Intelio - Luxury
Specifications:
| System depth | 86 mm |
| Thermal insulation | 0,95 |
| Number of cameras | 6 |
| Frame + sash thickness | 115 mm |
| Anti-burglary system | WK3 |
| Maximum glass thickness | 52 mm |
| Maximum number of cameras in a double-glazed window | 3 |
| Lifetime | 60 years |
This profile is not susceptible to external influences. With its help, your home will become much warmer and more comfortable, which will allow you to save a little on heating. The design rightfully deserves the title of the “warmest” and is suitable for installation in any region of the country.
Rehau Geneo - Luxury
The main advantage of this design is minimal weight. The finished window profile weighs 40% less than previous generations of plastic windows. This result was achieved by replacing steel reinforcement with a newer innovative material - RAU-FIPRO, which is based on fiber fibre.
Geneo - Luxury
Specifications:
| System depth | 86 mm |
| Number of cameras | 6 |
| Thermal insulation | 0,99 |
| Frame + sash thickness | 86 mm |
| Maximum glass thickness | 52 mm |
| Sealant | 3 circuits |
| Soundproofing | Up to 50 dB |
| Lifetime | 40 years |
In addition to its low weight, thanks to this material it was possible to improve the technical characteristics of the window. RAU-FIPRO allows you to create a window of any shape and color. This profile is incredibly reliable and practical, and is suitable for installation in any home.
Finally
All windows created from Rehau profiles are incredibly reliable and easy to use. After installing these windows, you will forget about dampness, cold winters and annual window covering and painting procedures for many years. Rehau company will help make your home better.
Scope of application of additional profiles for windows
There are many situations when an additional profile is extremely necessary, thanks to which it is possible to install windows without problems, as well as to subsequently finish slopes and other surfaces with various building materials. The scope of application of these products is not limited, and they are used wherever, for various reasons, it is necessary to expand the frame. Most often, a plastic additional profile is required when:
- The loggia and balcony are being glazed, and a decision has been made to cover the ceiling with clapboard or plastic;
- it turned out that the dimensions of the window opening are larger than the dimensions of the frame;
- it is necessary to insulate the slopes and also sew them up on the inside with plasterboard;
- it is necessary not only to build up the structure, but also to increase its rigidity.
Extenders, like the main PVC profile, can be covered with decorative films, making them suitable for increasing the area of laminated windows. When connecting such profiles, you must carefully monitor the joining line, since a white stripe may appear at the slightest shift. Usually such flaws are eliminated by painting over with a special marker.
Rehau Brilliant-Design profile
The Brilliant-Design premium window system can satisfy the highest aesthetic and technical requirements. The system is a combination of innovative technologies and exclusive design. It is easy to use and does not require much maintenance.
The Rehau Brilliant-Design system has an absolutely smooth and shiny surface that will highlight the individuality of your design solution.
And thanks to the double contour of seals and the system depth of 70 mm, the window does not allow drafts to pass through, and prevents the penetration of moisture and dust.
Requirements for additional profiles
The thickness of the external and internal walls of any PVC window profiles is regulated by special GOST standards, which can be found in a separate thematic review on OknaTrade. The same standards regulate the main operational characteristics of polyvinyl chloride for the manufacture of auxiliary moldings.
In addition, the additional profile for windows must be reinforced. The presence of steel reinforcing liners is necessary not only to increase the overall rigidity of the window structure, but also to ensure the reliability of the connection. After all, expanders are attached to frames using special self-tapping screws, so metal elements in adjacent profiles allow for high-quality joining of individual elements of the window structure.
PVC profile Rehau SIB-Design
The SIB-Design multi-chamber system was developed taking into account the Russian climate. Many experiments have confirmed the heat-insulating properties of windows made from SIB-Design profiles.
Tests carried out at the Research Institute of Building Physics of the Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences showed that the performance characteristics are unchanged under the influence of very low temperatures.
In addition, the harsh climatic conditions characteristic of Siberia were simulated: outside the window the temperature was -42 degrees, and inside it was maintained at +20 degrees, with a humidity of 50%. The SIB-Design window profile withstood tests and a temperature difference of 60 degrees with honor.
