REHAU is a brand that is known not only to builders, but also to manufacturers of cars, household appliances, as well as workers in the space industry. Its history began in 1948, when Helmut Wagner began producing water hoses and hoses for them in the auxiliary building of the tannery. The extrusion method was first used at the enterprise in 1958 - this date can be considered the starting point for the start of production of window profiles from which REHAU plastic windows are assembled. The range of profile systems includes both simple multi-chamber models and high-tech fiber products. All modifications are guaranteed by the manufacturer to last at least 60 years. Profiles can be laminated with decorative films and used for the manufacture of structures of non-standard shape. All systems presented by the German manufacturer are suitable for assembling structures that will be installed in medical or children's institutions.
REHAU Blitz New profile
Thanks to the small overall width of the frame and sash, this three-chamber system ensures the assembly of structures with high light transmittance, and the presence of reinforcement and two sealing contours gives it good heat-saving characteristics. REHAU Blitz New windows have an individual design, which is given to them by a beveled overlay, smoothing the transition between the edges of the profiles. This basic budget series is suitable for the manufacture of window units with fixed, hinged and tilt-and-turn sashes and balcony doors. The system also allows the use of lamination films. In the production of REHAU Blitz New profiles, all the best practices that were used in the manufacture of its prototype, REHAU Blitz, were borrowed.
What are they?
Rehau plastic windows are products of a German brand, adapted to domestic standards in compliance with the requirements of current GOST, SNiP and SanPin.
The company produces profiles of different widths, as well as complex assembly of window structures, both on its own and with the participation of partner enterprises.
The company produces standard structures for glazing serial objects and supplies large KPD factories with its products.
Note. The company produces window designs based on individual orders from consumers.
Manufacturer information
Rehau is a diversified enterprise that produces building materials, window structures, engineering communications elements, and furniture. The brand was founded in Germany in 1948 and continues to develop today.
In our country, in the Moscow region, the brand’s own factory was opened in 2002, where extruded profile systems are manufactured under the control of the parent brand. The enterprise has federal status , and its products are distributed throughout the country.
In most regions of the Russian Federation, sales offices and dealer centers of partners have been opened that supply Rehau windows to individuals and legal entities.
REHAU EURO-Design profile
This inexpensive system has a 13 mm offset in the axis of the instrument groove, which makes it possible to integrate reinforced fittings and increases its burglary resistance to the level of profiles of a higher class. Two sealing contours, with an overlap of 8 mm on the outside and inside, seal the active sashes well and reliably protect the windows from blowing. The combination of radius and beveled surfaces on profiles visually smoothes all transitions and junctions on structures from EURO-Design systems. This line is suitable for the production of not only rectangular, but also arched or round windows in classic white color or decorated with wood.
General properties
Both profiles provide a good level of sound insulation. This is especially true for residents of houses located near highways, railways and noisy factories.
Windows allow you to install burglary-proof fittings. The profiles are suitable for installation on the first floors, which are most susceptible to vandalism.
Only environmentally friendly materials are used in the manufacture of profiles. Plastic can be recycled and reused, rubber seals do not emit harmful substances. Thanks to the quality of the components, the windows are easy to maintain and provide service for several decades.
REHAU GRAZIO profile
The elegant appearance of structures with high light transmittance is complemented by good thermal characteristics.
If you use REHAU Grazia profiles for assembly, the windows will retain heat well even in forty-degree frosts. When equipped with burglar-resistant fittings, structures made from these systems have a 3rd security class. A distinctive feature of windows from the GRAZIO series profiles is the signature beveled overlays and the low height of the sash and frame combination, amounting to only 104 mm. The windows are given additional rigidity by U-shaped reinforcement with a hinge in the sash. The presence of a reliable 2-circuit seal made of rubber with elastomers with an 8-mm overlap guarantees good protection against blowing and penetration of street dust or moisture. This profile system is used for the production of window and balcony blocks, as well as structures with a polygonal or radius shape. Methods of opening active sashes - tilting, lifting, swinging and tilt-and-turn.
Purpose
The profile allows you to hermetically glaze a room in any climate zone. It is installed in residential, industrial, commercial premises, during construction and renovation of buildings. It is used to make “quiet” warm windows with single-plane sashes, standard or large-sized.
REHAU DELIGHT-Design profile
The universal DELIGHT-Design system is designed to produce warm, quiet and bright windows.
These profiles, without sacrificing strength and rigidity, were slightly reduced in width, which made it possible to create the effect of an inconspicuous structure and “let in” 10% more light into the house. REHAU DELIGHT windows are produced in two versions. The profiles of this line can have classic beveled or rounded overlays, which allows you to adapt the design to the interior of the premises and the appearance of the facades. Choosing a radius option will further visually simplify the window design.
These profiles are supplied complete with white seals that form 2 sealing contours. Their elastic petals form an overlap of 7 mm on the outside of the windows and 8 mm on the inside. This series provides the ability to adapt the appearance of the frame and sashes to suit the interior design. For these purposes, manufacturers offer 3 types of glazing beads - curly, radius and beveled.
Installation features
Installation of Rehau plastic windows is usually carried out by highly qualified specialists from the company itself or from dealerships. When installing windows yourself, experts recommend adhering to the following nuances :
- The profiles are fastened without through drilling of the reinforced profile, as this will affect the strength and also the thermal properties.
- When installing a window structure, it is recommended to use sealing tapes to prevent moisture from entering the room.
- After installing the polyurethane foam, you should protect the material with a sealant from the penetration of ultraviolet rays.
- When installing a double-glazed window, it is necessary to monitor the position of the outer and inner edges, since the glass is equipped with different types of coating with emissive ability.
After installing the window structure, you should check its performance, and, if necessary, adjust the position of the sash, the pressure density and set the winter or summer mode of operation on the axles.
Installation features can be seen in the video:
REHAU BRILLANT-Design profiles
These premium five-chamber systems are manufactured using HDF technology from a plastic whose surface has minimal porosity.
The cross-section of the profile and the height of the groove for installing double-glazed windows significantly reduce the likelihood of condensation or ice formation on windows assembled from these profiles. Traditionally, for REHAU systems, the profiles have a displaced axis of the groove for fixing the fittings, which ensures class 3 burglary resistance of the structures. It is possible to equip it with light-colored seal contours, which visually expand the area of the light opening. This system is not only functional, but also has an elegant design. Glossy profiles are available in 3 versions:
- classic design - beveled semi-offset sashes;
- modern design - rounded semi-offset doors;
- universal design - straight offset sashes.
In addition, even the most demanding customer will be able to choose a color or decor that best suits his wishes. The REHAU BRILLANT-Design profile can be painted in any color according to the RAL scale or made textured thanks to lamination.
Analogs
The Russian window market offers various products from many companies that are fiercely competing for each client. In this regard, Rehau products can be easily replaced with products from the following brands :
- KVE is one of Rehau's main competitors. German brand with production facilities in our country.
- Veka is a Russian company that produces economy and premium window designs using German technologies.
- Kaleva is a joint Russian-Finnish company specializing in the production of PVC and wooden windows.
On the market you can find dozens of companies founded back in the 90s of the last century. Each of these enterprises develops its own window systems that meet the requirements of Russian GOSTs, which competes with both Rehau and other similar window factories.
Profile REHAU INTELIO 80
This system, which was first introduced in 2022, implements the concept of “smart” heat saving.
Energy-efficient windows assembled from INTELIO 80 profiles retain heat in winter and do not let the heat in from the street in summer. The system of this series is one of the “lightest”, since the overlap of the active sash and frame is only 107 mm. It is suitable for the production of panoramic windows, since it can be used to assemble active sashes with a width of 1100 mm and a height of 2400 mm. Their area is 2.64 m², which exceeds the standards of the current GOST. The INTELIO 80 system is represented by 2 types of profiles - with a beveled straight or rounded bevel. Moreover, the profile geometry from the street side and indoors may vary. This effect is achieved by using different glazing beads. Thanks to the perfectly smooth surface of the plastic, dirt does not accumulate on the frames and sashes and is easy to care for. INTELIO 80 profiles block sound waves well, so windows made from them are recommended for installation in noisy areas or near highways.
REHAU GENEO profile
REHAU GENEO is a high-tech warm profile consisting of 2 layers. The use of unique innovations made it possible to abandon steel reinforcement of windows. Instead of reinforcing metal liners, lightweight fiber fiber is used, thereby reducing the overall weight of the structures. At the same time, the GENEO system has several other important advantages:
- Built-in reinforcement system, which is created by partitions inside the profile without the use of additional elements.
- Three elastic sealing contours make the windows windproof and waterproof.
- Protection from environmental influences, which is provided by the use of standard high-viscosity polymer RAU-PVC 1406.
- Possibility of manufacturing active sashes with dimensions of 2400×1400 mm without the use of steel reinforcement.
- High stability of mounting screws in the profile, created by a special IVS threaded channel.
The profile is suitable for the production of radius and triangular windows with a high-quality smooth surface. Since the RAU-FIPRO fiber used in the manufacture of these products is also used for the production of yachts and streamlined racing cars, structures from GENEO systems are highly stable and have a long service life. Thanks to the use of innovations by REHAU, windows made from profiles of this brand are 4.5 times higher than the most stringent GOST standards for air and water tightness.
Types of double-glazed windows
Single chamber
Consists of two glasses hermetically sealed together.
Double chamber
Consists of three glasses hermetically sealed together.
Energy saving
A thin layer of silver oxide (i-glass) is applied to the outer glass.
Comparative table of REHAU profile characteristics
Since the cost of REHAU windows can vary significantly, and its formation is influenced by the choice of profile, it is recommended to select its type depending on living or working conditions.
| Brand of profile system REHAU | Number of internal chambers | Permissible thickness of double-glazed windows (mm) | Heat transfer resistance coefficient (W/m²×°C) |
| REHAU Blitz New | 3 | 32 | 0,63 |
| EURO-Design | 3 | 32 | 0,63 |
| GRAZIO | 5 | 41 | 0,85 |
| DELIGHT-Design | 5 | 40 | 0,80 |
| BRILLANT-Design | 5 | 41 | 0,83 |
| INTELIO 80 | 6 | 50 | 0,92 |
| GENEO | 6 | 52 | 1,05 |
| Brand of profile system REHAU | Installation depth (mm) | Overlapping width of frames and sashes (mm) | Sound absorption level (dB) |
| REHAU Blitz New | 60 | 105 | 25 |
| EURO-Design | 60 | 116 | 25 |
| GRAZIO | 70 | 104 | 39-45 |
| DELIGHT-Design | 70 | 105-109 | 40 |
| BRILLANT-Design | 70 | 112-117 | 40 |
| INTELIO 80 | 80 | 107 | 45 |
| GENEO | 86 | 115 | 47 |
It is necessary to take into account that double-glazed windows have no less influence on the operational characteristics of structures. A warm profile without appropriate filling is not effective. If you equip windows with cold double-glazed windows, the brand of the system and its thermal characteristics do not matter - the cost of heating the premises will increase.
Advantages and disadvantages
German products have always pleased us with their quality, and this applies not only to windows. Products made from PVC profiles have excellent technical characteristics.
Advantages of these profiles:
- High quality materials are used for production.
- Several contour seals make the windows completely sealed, which significantly increases the heat and noise insulation of the room.
- The aesthetic appearance of these windows. Rehau profiles are created depending on the client’s wishes: color, shape, texture (it is possible to order profiles with a wood finish).
- Not picky about care. The smooth window profile is easy to clean, and some models are coated with a special dust-repellent coating.
- These windows are very easy to use. Several modes of opening the sash (hinged and hinged) will make the operating process even easier and more enjoyable.
Flaws:
- High price. Rehau windows will protect your home much better from heat loss and noise from the street, but they will also cost more than products from other manufacturers of plastic windows. But even among them you can find windows of different price categories.
