Manufactured in Germany, they have excellent quality characteristics and have their own Variotec fittings, with a functional capacity of 20,000 openings.
Schuco are suitable for furnishing all types of buildings, including industrial ones. They come in different shapes, types and colors. Experts have identified them as energy-efficient, reliable, multifunctional and visually attractive system profiles that will decorate and protect any façade from external influences.
Description
Aluminum is considered a durable, dense, natural material that is harmless to human health.
German profiled aluminum windows are a certified hygienically clean product that meets the characteristics specified in GOST standards:
- 23166-99 (for resistance to wind load, water and air permeability);
- 30971-2012 (for installation joints).
Aluminum windows are represented by a high-quality material composition that does not have chemical impurities, and are manufactured using a special technology that uses several chambers (3-7), as well as frames with a depth of 60 to 120 (mm). The products are assembled manually, as well as mechanically , and are available in different colors.
Schuco has offices all over the world (in more than 80 countries). An important feature that marks the brand’s products is a product warranty of more than 95 years, ease of operation, ease of installation, quality noted by consumers over the past decades, as well as the production of its own fittings and components.
Schuco is presented in several varieties with excellent design , labeled AWS (Aluminium Window System). Windows are standard, with hidden sashes, panoramic sliding, folding, stained glass, panoramic, hinged, tilting, fixed. The company produces structures both according to factory dimensions and according to individual orders, so they can have different shapes and sizes.
Shuko provide ideal thermal insulation and protection from extraneous noise (49 dB). The German window system fully fulfills the functional purpose of a design with two or three guides, different opening options, and a protective lock on the fittings. The room is closed from drafts, precipitation, condensation, frost, UV rays, temperature changes, street dust and insects.
Schuco are in great demand for ultra-modern façade systems of standard and sliding types. They are also successfully used for home automation “Smart Home” or remote control.
Schuco LivIng (Shuco Living)
Shuko plastic windows, which are assembled using this innovative system with an installation depth of 82 mm, are suitable for use in harsh climatic conditions. After all, Schuco LivIng profiles have 7 internal chambers and 3 sealing contours. In combination with the increased installation depth, all this minimizes possible heat loss. The manufacturer was able to further improve the sealing properties of these structures by using the world's first weldable seal. This technology ensured uniform pressure on the sashes along their entire perimeter and reduced the risk of windows blowing through.
Specifications
Window production is characterized by the following technical features:
- Energy efficiency. High level of thermal insulation – 0.8 to 1.6 W/ (m2 K), which provides a favorable microclimate in any room.
- Safety. The design is created in such a way that it effectively protects from wind, bad weather, and burglary. Additional protection is provided by fittings with locking elements.
- Ease of use. Full automation at the touch of a button. Carefully thought out ventilation mode.
- Unique design. Freedom of design, selection of dimensions, shapes and colors of the profile according to the RAL scale. Wide range of models.
- Co-extruded (multi-chamber) middle seal with flange. Provides a tight fit to the frame, no blowing, no condensation, no water ingress, and reliably retains heat.
- Water resistance – 600 Pa.
- Optimized isolation zone. There is a foam thermal bridge that improves the functionality of the window system due to optimal thermal separation. The thermal bridge has HI inserts.
- Air permeability – class 4.
- Double-glazed window. Two-chamber or three-chamber, with a thickness of up to 36 (mm). Single-chamber models are also available.
- Service life and durability – more than 50 years.
- The opening angle of the sash is up to 180°.
- Wind resistance – class C5/B5.
- The fittings used are Schuco VarioTec.
- Burglar protection – WK 3 (from 1630).
- Maximum weight – 250 kg.
- Built-in lightning protection.
Characteristic dimensions of Schuco
- The installation depth indicator is 70-120 (mm).
- Visible width (sash with frame) – from 107 to 117 (mm).
- The width of the installed double-glazed windows is 24-48 (mm).
- The system depth of the sash is from 78 (mm).
- Wall thickness – from 3 (mm).
- The maximum thickness of a double-glazed window is from 52 (mm).
The profiles provide internal steel reinforcement, with 5-8 chambers . In Schuco there is no general standard size, since each type of AWS has its own dimensions for the main indicators.
The main innovation of Schuco is built-in protection against finger injury (pinching).
Schuco Alu Inside (Alu Inside)
These improved Shuko windows can be safely used in northern latitudes. Alu Inside system profiles have 7 chambers and 3 elastic sealing contours. The installation depth of such structures is 82 mm. One of the distinctive features of the Alyu Inside system is the absence of traditional steel reinforcement. The windows are reinforced with aluminum lintels, which also serve as internal chamber partitions. Alu Inside windows can be equipped with double glazing.
Varieties
According to the external shape, Schuco can be rectangular, square, triangular, round, arched, trapezoidal, etc. The main labeled species are represented by the following systems:
- AWS 60;
- AWS 65;
- AWS 70;
- AWS 75;
- ASS 77;
- AWS 90;
- AWS 105;
- AWS 112;
- AWS 120.
Each of the presented types has its own characteristic nuances. The number next to the AWS abbreviation indicates the mounting depth for the frame . A brief description of the advantages of the varieties is described below.
AWS 60
Available in models: BS, SL, RL and NI. It is used for large inclined glazing and translucent structures from 7 to 90°, has 3 levels of sealing, uses special glass (26-48 mm), stepped double-glazed windows. The highest thermal insulation is for the NI subtype.
AWS 65
Available in subtypes - RL, WF, BS and SL . The installation depth is (65 mm), and the width is 117 (mm). The doors are functionally flush with the frame or open outwards. An important feature is the presence of a rounded, beveled contour of a complex shape, and a high frame threshold.
AWS 70
Its types are HI, WF HI, BS HI, SL HI and RL HI, with a total depth of 70 (mm). The sashes are installed flush, like a block, lift-and-slide or tilt-and-turn window, with a maximum width of up to 3 (m). They have a high degree of thermal insulation and hidden fittings. They can be produced in various design solutions, with soft and hard lines. Allows you to create a variety of optical accents.
AWS 75
The main types are SI+, WF SI, BS HI, RL SI, BS SI+ and SL SI, with a depth of up to 75 (mm) . They have a sufficient degree of thermal insulation, due to carefully designed thermal bridges, with installed foam inserts. They have a medium degree of compaction and invisible doors.
They are recommended for block windows, as they are made with a lightweight structure and a unique frame that provides sufficient light transmission. It can be produced for large window openings, for which it is considered an ideal solution.
ASS 77 PD.SI
The installation depth for this type is 77 (mm) . The variety is represented by maximum transparency and daylight transmission. It has a hidden frame and is characterized by silent and instant opening. Suitable for the Smart Home system. It is protected from burglary, while all security elements are hidden in the frame.
AWS 90
It has models - SI+, BS SI+, SI GREEN, BR and BS SI+ GREEN, with a depth of up to 90 (mm). An apron is made on the middle seal, and the thermal insulation zone with existing thermal bridges is represented by inserts with a special material (foam). High degree of protection from the cold, especially in the coldest winters.
The wide variety of profiles makes it possible to implement any bold design decisions. The doors are made in such a way that they allow for the highest light transmission.
AWS 105 CC HI
Has a mounting depth of 105 (mm). It is a system of paired window structures that provide any building with maximum thermal insulation and protection from extraneous sounds and noise. It is considered a multifunctional profile, since its space allows the installation of blinds . Ideal for protection against adverse weather conditions.
AWS 112 IC
This system, with an installation depth of 112 (mm), is produced for “passive type” houses and is characterized by high thermal insulation, narrow profiles, and maximum light transmission. Belongs to a new generation of windows that can solve problems with flat thresholds. The design is represented by parallel-sliding, sliding and folding sashes.
AWS 120 CC SI
The best “warm” window profile, with an installation depth of 120 (mm) . A special feature of the package is its pairing with blinds. The design is complemented by improved protection that prevents condensation from accumulating between the glass panes. The middle seal has a reliable apron. The width of the thermal break is represented by an increase in width due to a special filler.
An example comparison of the characteristics of Schuco windows can be viewed in the image below:
The presented varieties have different prices , which depend on the total area of the window opening. At the same time, the length of Shuko windows is calculated individually, and can range from 1,400 to 2,100 (mm).
There is also a variety of AWS 50, which is considered a cold type profile, since it is used for completely unheated rooms. In the Russian Federation it is rarely ordered, preferring warmer profiles.
Schuco Corona AS 60 (Schuco Corona AS 60)
This is a basic system with a 60mm installation depth and 2 sealing circuits. The cross-section of profiles from the Corona AS 60 series allows the installation of reinforced anti-burglary fittings. The systems are suitable for the assembly of rectangular, trapezoidal, arched, triangular and round windows. Due to insufficient energy efficiency, such structures are not recommended for glazing residential or office buildings in the central and northern regions. They are designed for use in southern latitudes, and in colder climates they are suitable only for installation on balconies, loggias and any other unheated rooms.
Measurement and calculation of structures
Measurements and calculations of openings for the manufacture and installation of Schuco windows are carried out according to individual criteria. This is due to the fact that window openings in different houses have different dimensions (new or secondary market, and are divided into types - brick, panel, wood).
When contacting a company that manufactures and installs aluminum profiles, the manager uses a tape measure (3-4 m) to take measurements of the external and internal dimensions of the opening, taking into account the features of the wall surface. One feature is important here :
- The width of the window is measured 3 times in three parts - upper, middle and lower. The smallest value is taken as the basis. The width is always less than the distance between the internal parts of the wall structure, and the value is always lower than the values between the connection points of the internal slopes.
- An additional 2-3 cm is added to the height, which is necessary for the profile to fit into a quarter. It consists of a measurement from the bottom of the base to the upper slope from the outside, with a minus of 1-2 (cm) intended for the sealant.
In the calculations, the manager (engineer) takes into account such nuances, depending on the characteristics of the houses:
an L-shaped protrusion located along a quarter of the window, which is 6.5 (cm);- the condition of the straight opening (usually in brick buildings);
- reverse 1/4 part in the end part, in which the outer walls are shorter than the inner ones;
- measuring the width along the outer slopes, adding 4-6 (cm), and for strongly curved walls, another 2-3 (cm);
- the resulting height value, in the presence of window sills and slopes, is reduced by 3-4 (cm) - this is how the stand profile (window sill) is taken into account;
- in houses with standard openings, measurements are taken 4 times, taking into account the dimensions on 4 sides (top, bottom, right, left).
Errors in the calculations are unacceptable, as they will lead to distortions , deformations and other errors. It is advisable to use a laser level for calculations, which will help you see the horizontal or vertical deviation of the walls.
When taking measurements, take into account that the distance between the walls increases when old windows are dismantled. It is also worth checking the condition of the opening (chips, distortions, cracks), since possible repairs and plastering can add 1-2 (cm) on all sides.
Modular systems for winter gardens
| Schüco CMC 50 | |
| The CMC 50 conservatory, together with the PRC 50 terrace roof, is part of a modular system platform. ▪ Excellent thermal insulation and energy savings Uf from 1.0 W/(m²K) to 1.6 W/(m²K) ▪ Various design options ▪ Possibility of integrating Schüco AWS 57 RO.HI roof windows ▪ Additional options for smoke and heat removal ▪ Wide choice options, the possibility of implementing all standard types of winter gardens | |
| Terrace roof Schüco PRC 50 | |
| ▪ Wide range of options: pitched, hip and gable roofs, carports ▪ Possibility of simple implementation of large-format structures with overhangs of up to 6.5 m thanks to the use of reinforced rafter profiles and gutters ▪ Use of electrically heated glass |
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Installation features
Aluminum German window structures from Schuco with their own fittings are discreet and have their own installation nuances. The installation steps are as follows :
- Installation of aluminum frame. It is aligned along the axes using wedges and fasteners secured in pre-drilled holes. At the same time, a construction seam is formed with construction foam.
- Fastening the structure in openings. For this, anchor plates and special dowel nails are used.
- Installation of window sill and ebb with self-tapping screws, laying sealant, foaming openings and cracks in the wall.
Installation of double-glazed windows and sashes (sliding).
Here they use guides (hinges and rollers) that move the sashes in a given direction. They are fixed with screws at a distance of 30 (mm) between the holes. At the same time, translucent elements are inserted into the part of the frame, called the blind part, as well as platbands around the perimeter.- Fitting elements and axial locks are adjusted, and the operation of mechanisms is checked.
- The upper, side and lower parts of the sashes form an element in the form of the letter “P”, and a pre-selected type of double-glazed window is inserted into it.
- If the glass is inserted into a sliding sash, then the rest of the side part is attached to it, and then the functions of the rollers along the guides are adjusted. To do this, adjusting screws are used, which at the bottom help determine the height and position of the rollers for better sliding.
After installing the window profile, check the operation of all mechanisms, fittings, components and the reliability of installation of fasteners .
Adjustment for a Schuco window is especially necessary if the lower part of the sash is sagging, the handle is loose, the fittings do not turn, or there is air leaking from the cracks. It is carried out using pliers, a Phillips screwdriver, hexagons and an aerosol with a lubricating composition WD-40.
Schuco Corona SI 82 (Schuco Crown SL 82)
Windows from Shuko Korona profile systems are excellent for installation at sites in the Central Federal District. The presence of 6 chambers, 3 sealing contours and an 82-mm installation depth allows them to be classified as energy-efficient structures. Corona SI 82 windows are not only warm, but also bright, since they have a small frame width. Provided that selective double-glazed windows are used, these profiles are suitable for the manufacture of large structures without the risk of increasing heat loss. The presence of special threaded channels in the plastic ensures reliable fixation of the lower hinges. A 5-mm gap between the frame and the sash allows you to leave the seal in the area where the top hinge is fixed, which increases the tightness class.
Pros and cons, reviews
On social networks, users on forums share their impressions about the installation, functionality, appearance and operational features of Shuko windows. The following advantages of aluminum window systems stood out:
- Attractive and aesthetic appearance, with a varied palette of shades and shapes.
- A large number of different models and types.
- Ergonomics and heat retention in rooms.
- The strength of any type of double-glazed window built into the profile.
- Resistance to mechanical stress and lack of deformation.
- Large selection of fittings for windows from the same manufacturer.
- Availability of a long-lasting warranty.
High speed of assembly and installation of the structure.- High level of sound and noise insulation.
- Resistant to temperature changes, fire and corrosion.
- Impeccable quality, precision execution of every detail, strength and reliability.
- Easy to clean from dirt.
- Burglary protection thanks to any type of fittings used (mechanical or automated).
- The versatility and multifunctionality of windows, as they are suitable for new and old houses, as well as industrial and administrative premises.
Among the disadvantages of Schuco, users noted:
- high cost;
- no air passage.
Users also share their impressions of installing aluminum windows. Not all companies perform installation efficiently and correctly , which leads to errors when using profiles and leaving an unfavorable impression. Taking into account the fact that the design has many more advantages than disadvantages, they have occupied a worthy niche among high-quality window systems in the Russian Federation.
One of the advantages of Schuco is the presence of hidden installation of electrical wiring and cables inside the profiles, with the possibility of easy removal and replacement.
More reviews here and here.
Cost of structures
The cost of Shuko windows is calculated individually in each specific case. The average price for structures in 2022 in the Russian Federation is for double-glazed windows (RUB/m2) :
- multifunctional – 1,800-2,845;
- energy saving – 950-1,505;
- sun protection – 1,200-1,900;
- noise protection – 1,340-2,120;
- round – 10,500-16,590;
- arched – 9,200-14,540;
- trapezoidal – 8,350-13,193.
Heat-saving varieties of Shuko aluminum windows on the websites of companies that sell and install window systems have the following price in their price lists (RUB/m2):
- AWS 60 – 7,200;
- AWS 65 – 8,995;
- AWS 70 – 22,000;
- AWS 75 – 14,600;
- ASS 77 – 11,250;
- AWS 90 – 10,200;
- AWS 105 – 14 105;
- AWS 112 – 8,800;
- AWS 120 –23,000.
By size range (RUB/m2):
- 900 (mm) x 1,400 (mm) – 11,500;
- 1,300 (mm) x 1,400 (mm) – 14,400;
- 100 (mm) x 1,400 (mm) – 17,700;
- 2,100 (mm) x 1,400 (mm) – 23,100.
All websites from companies that deal with Shuko aluminum windows offer individual calculations using a free calculator, such as the one on the website, as well as a visit from a specialist to carry out professional measurements.
The highest prices for Schuco windows are in the cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, and a number of northern regions.
Analogs
The competitors in the Russian construction market are Western and Russian manufacturers . There are such popular brands that produce analogues of Shuko windows.
Rehau (Germany)
They have an installation depth of 60 (mm), use different types of double-glazed windows (1-3), and cost a little less than Shuko - from 8,560 rubles/m2. They have an external and internal seal overlap of up to 8 (mm).
Sapa Building System (Sweden and Norway)
The Scandinavian quality of windows is conquering the Russian market due to the large number of offers in standard sizes, due to their characteristics, high thermal insulation and noise properties. They have polyamide internal inserts. They are presented in different systems - folding, sliding, etc.
Nordic Aluminum (Finland)
It is characterized by a mullion-transom facade system and high heat saving coefficients. Suitable for creating huge façade panoramic projects, including curved surfaces, with a profile width of 46 (mm).
Provedal (RF)
A young company located in Moscow Region. It has 2 types of profiles in the line of aluminum windows - C-640 and P-400. They have an internal felt seal, an external elastic seal, rollers on bearings for the sliding direction of the sashes, as well as strips for attaching mosquito nets. In terms of thermal insulation, it falls slightly short of Shuko windows.
Krauss (RF)
It produces products using Austrian technology in the Krasnodar region . It has 2 main series – C640 and P400. Makes sliding systems with an installation depth of 60 (mm). Glass in double glazed units reaches 5 (mm). The price of windows is 3,285 rubles/m2.
The difference between all aluminum analogues and Shuko windows is that all structural elements are produced within one brand, all other manufacturers purchase fittings and necessary components from other companies.
Post-transom facade systems
| FWS 35 PD | |
| The visible part of the profiles is only 35 mm thick. ▪ Heat transfer coefficient 0.9 W/(m²K) ▪ Installation of double-glazed windows up to 52 mm thick ▪ Clamping frame profiles for installing Schüco AWS windows with Schüco TipTronic fittings ▪ Possibility of integrating AWS 114 windows ▪ Burglary resistance class up to RC2 | |
| AOC 50 SG | |
| ▪ Heat transfer coefficient 1.4 W/(m²K) ▪ Installation of double-glazed windows up to 64 mm thick ▪ Glass weight up to 650 kg with new cross-shaped glass supports ▪ Possibility of integrating AWS 114 windows ▪ Burglar resistance class up to RC2 | |
| AOC 50 TI | |
| ▪ Heat transfer coefficient 0.7 W/(m²K) ▪ Withstands heavy glass loads up to 11 kN for steel and 7.3 kN for wood ▪ Three drainage levels for greater system flexibility in drainage ▪ Compatible with building-integrated photovoltaic modules ▪ Burglar-resistant class up to RC3 |
