Which profile to choose when choosing plastic windows? The window profile plays a key role in the most important consumer characteristics, including heat preservation, sound insulation, tightness and environmental friendliness, as well as aesthetic qualities. To ensure compliance with the required parameters, you should carefully approach the choice of a window profile; the cost of plastic windows will largely depend on this .
In recent years, two leading companies in the production of window profiles have emerged on the Russian market: VEKA and REHAU. These profile systems are used in the windows of leading companies. The use of the latest technologies allows windows based on VEKA and REHAU profiles to withstand Russian climatic conditions.
VEKA profiles are considered to be of high-quality products, durable, with thick walls, pleasant to the touch. REHAU is also considered a good brand, but consumers fear the proliferation of counterfeits. Due to the abundance of copies produced in Russia, China and Turkey, it has become rather difficult to find the original REHAU profile.
For an objective assessment, let us consider in more detail the characteristics of the most common profiles for plastic windows.
VEKA window profiles
VEKAThis popular profile is widely used for glazing apartments, balconies, country houses. Most VEKA windows are affordable and of quite decent quality.
VEKA is the only class A profile available in Russia. The profiles are made from high quality raw materials. The mechanical stability of the products is ensured by a galvanized closed-section metal reinforcement.
The profile manufacturer pays great attention to product quality control. Thanks to the well-structured work with window manufacturers and the external attractiveness of the profiles, VEKA has taken a well-deserved place in the Russian market.
REHAU window profiles
The most popular REHAU series is Basic-Design. This model has a three-chamber profile with a width of 60 mm, good noise and heat insulation performance. These robust profiles require minimal maintenance. Of course, the relatively low cost played a significant role in their popularity.
Just like VEKA windows, REHAU Basic-Design is a common solution for glazing apartments, cottages, balconies. It is quite possible that in the near future this series will give way to the Rehau Sib-Design series. Sib-Design meets the latest energy saving requirements, according to which profile systems used in construction must have a width of 70 mm.