Rehau or Aluplast window profile?

[mebsk]

Was hoping someone could help me with this.

The local window company that will be fitting my new windows have offered me a choice of Aluplast or Rehau 70mm casement profiles. There is no difference in price.

So which is the better profile? I have heard alot of good about Rehau, but cannot find anything on Aluplast. The window company are saying that Aluplast is superior- better insulated.

Would be grateful for some unbiased feedback from people in the industry.

Many Thanks.

 

[Richard C]

Not in the DG trade specifically but you don’t seem to have had any takers. I’d never heard of them before either but a Google search shows them to be a German company;
http://www.aluplastindia.com/advantages.htm

Rehau I know very well & I’ve had them fitted in my own property for nearly 6 years now with no problems; good looks & quality, was the market leader at one time.
http://www.rehau.co.uk/building.sol...systems/window.systems/rehau-s706.70.mm.shtml

I am always suspicious of salesman talk; the company may be charging you the same but possibly getting a bigger discount from the supplier! With any make of window, a quality installation is the major factor to years of trouble free use & you should look at both profiles & a previous installation to asses for yourself before you commit to buy. I usually advise to go with smaller local companies rather than the large nationals, you will usually get a better price (usually for the same product) & they need to install well to protect their reputation as local recommendations are essential to them.

 

[mebsk]

I am always suspicious of salesman talk; the company may be charging you the same but possibly getting a bigger discount from the supplier!

Which is why I would like some independant opinions on Aluplast, I have tried searching the net for reviews on Aluplast but have not found anything.

Any feedback on Aluplast would be gratefully appreciated!