Multi-family & Commercial

Energy efficiency and superior performance are built into every REHAU window and door

Clearly, YOU march to a different drummer. How do we know? Because you are seriously considering REHAU vinyl windows for multi-family or commercial projects, new construction or renovation. And that sets you apart from the herd that clings to outdated notions such as, “Vinyl is not durable.” “Vinyl fades and doesn’t provide high-end color or style options.” Or our personal pet peeve, “Vinyl is not environmentally friendly.”

Rather, we think you are here because you are a savvy investor, project manager, general contractor, builder or architect who sees vinyl on the rise in multi-family and light-commercial projects throughout the U.S. 

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Efficiency

To achieve the trifecta of exceptional energy efficiency, commercial windows from REHAU excel on three critical measures:

uPVC formulation

Our secret uPVC formulation and proprietary extrusion technology create window and door profiles – the frame and sash infrastructure – with outstanding thermal performance up to 45 percent better than thermally broken aluminum.  

Compression-seal technology

REHAU uPVC frames and fusion-welded corners are combined with a patented, multi-chambered design and continuous compression-seal technology. A minimum of three seals are co-extruded with each window and door profile for a welded fit that is incredibly tight. Aluminum windows and doors normally have a maximum of two seals that must be applied after production, often pulling away from the frames after time.

Glazing capability

REHAU windows and doors are designed to accommodate dual and triple-pane glazing up to 2”, which further helps keep warm air in on cool days, hot air out on warm days.

Now it’s your turn to save money with advanced thermal performance from REHAU

Discover how much money you can save on your next apartment, condo, hotel or other light-commercial project. Just contact the nearest REHAU manufacturer and you too can capitalize on the performance excellence and design elegance of REHAU!

Installation

Fusion-welded corners, compression-seal technology keep water out

Meanwhile, the corners on every REHAU uPVC window and door are melted together in a process called fusion welding to form what is, in effect, one continuous frame or sash. When fusion-welded corners are combined with our integrated compression-seal technology, there is practically zero water leakage. The net-net: windows and doors with no added checklists that install in about half the time of aluminum for a time savings of up to 200-plus hours on a 500-window project.* 

Put REHAU vinyl windows and doors on trial with advanced modeling, on-site mockups

We get it. You want proof before, during and after installation that uPVC vinyl windows and doors are truly superior to comparable aluminum products. So, before you spend a dime, we’ll use advanced computer modeling to run your project specifications with REHAU window and door systems versus aluminum. If you like what you see, we support onsite mock-up testing to perform all the latest tests for water intrusion and sound insulation.

Old dogs can learn new tricks – time to consider uPVC

Sure, we know old habits and myths die hard, which is why aluminum still dominates commercial applications in North America. But there is a reason the vinyl market is growing in multi-housing and commercial by 8 to 10 percent a year, according to industry experts. Given the knockout one-two punch of superior performance and ease of installation with REHAU windows and doors, isn’t it time you consider uPVC? Find out more by connecting with one of our REHAU manufacturers located throughout the U.S. and Canada.

* Time savings based on REHAU ÄSPEKT uPVC casement windows versus comparable aluminum casement windows.

Durability

uPVC fusion-welded corners never leak like aluminum ones

Aluminum windows have mechanically joined corners that invariably begin to wear and break down as the aluminum expands and contracts with changing temperatures. Loose joints create air leaks and moisture problems, which often means aluminum windows need to be repaired, repainted and ultimately replaced every 10 years or so. By contrast, REHAU’s advanced polymer window and door systems are equipped with fusion-welded corners so there are literally no corner joints to compromise.

Incredibly tight seals co-extruded simultaneously with frames and sashes

Most of our window and door systems are made with flexible seals that are co-extruded with our rigid PVC frames and sashes. As a result, the seals are welded together with the window and door profile for an incredibly tight fit that lasts for decades, long after aluminum window and door seals have shrunk or pulled away from their frames.

Super resilient surfaces are easy to clean, always look like new

With advanced stabilizers and surface hardeners, our windows and doors also demonstrate remarkable resistance to solar radiation and other harsh environmental conditions. The result: windows that don’t fade, dent, scratch, flake or peel. With just water and detergent, our windows will never lose that brand-new look and luster.

* Scoping Study: Service life estimation of PVC-U windows, Building Research Establishment, Client Report Number 228-618, Watford, U.K., 2006. Browse more reference projects here.

Comfort

Noise insulation

After a busy day at work or a big night out on the town, silence is golden … but tough to come by in noisy urban environments. Thanks to sophisticated multi-chambered design, our proprietary, highly engineered compression-seal technology and glazing capabilities of up to 2”, residents and guests enjoy greater sound insulation with STC ratings (sound transmission class) of up to 45 decibels. Every 10-decibel reduction feels half as loud to the human ear, so our commercial-grade windows improve noise reduction by up to 25 percent.

Air infiltration

From harsh winters in the north to blazing sun in the west to hurricane winds in the south, American and Canadian cities experience a wide range of environmental conditions. REHAU’s exacting standards for design, materials and extrusion create windows that achieve air infiltration ratings as low as 0.02 cfm/sqft. compared to aluminum casements at 0.05. This means no uncomfortable drafts and demonstrates again why REHAU windows and doors cut operating costs with industry-leading energy efficiency.

Moisture barrier

Water penetration is public enemy number one for everyone in this discussion, from builder to resident. Leaky windows will eventually need to be replaced to prevent structural damage in surrounding wall spaces. Moisture also creates mold, a known health risk. Because REHAU uPVC frames and sashes are fusion-welded at the corners and co-extruded with compression seals, they are designed for zero leakage while the mechanically joined corners used in aluminum windows eventually ALWAYS leak.

So, what are the takeaways here?

Comfort creates market appeal and resident/ guest satisfaction, which translates into greater balance-sheet equity for you. Add in what you’ll save on energy costs, and you should be on the phone right now with your nearest REHAU Commercial Certified Manufacturer. 

Design

Every configuration, plus the tilt-turn Window

Certainly you’ll find all the standard North American window and door configurations at REHAU, including single and double-hung, casements and sliders. Then there are our revolutionary tilt-turn windows, a mainstay in Europe with unique engineering for superior performance.

Our shapes, your shapes and multi-lite too

Now add in countless shapes from round, half-round, triangular to rake top and elliptical. Achieve even greater design flexibility and big, bold window elements with our single-perimeter, multi-lite configurations.

Brilliant color options compliment metal or wood finishes

Complete this pretty picture with RENOLIT EXOFOL foiling options for a rainbow of exterior colors and interior finishes. Choose solid and textured colors, from redwood, forest green or royal blue on one end of the spectrum to wrought iron or brushed bronze on the other. Imagine interior finishes that look like real Irish oak, mahogany or brushed aluminum.

Ready for “get-what-you-want” high-performance windows and doors rather than “get-what-you-get?” We thought so – click here to connect with our network of REHAU manufacturers. 

Passive House | Net Zero

REHAU helped pioneer the European Green Building movement now sweeping America

Originating in central Europe, Passive House (or Passivhaus, as it is known) is an advanced energy-efficiency standard that produces buildings with superior indoor air quality and thermal comfort while reducing energy use for heating and cooling.

Passive House designs use 90 percent less energy than traditional structures of a similar size, while a growing number of “Net-Zero Energy’’ buildings generate as much energy as they use.

Given that windows and doors are responsible for about a fourth of a structure’s energy loss, they are a critical factor in achieving green standards. Many of the more than 30,000 Passive Homes built in Europe incorporate door and window systems from REHAU. 

Our extensive field experience and European heritage can help you hit the mark on green standards here in North America as well, whether it’s simply to meet local zoning requirements or to achieve the highest industry benchmarks from groups like LEED (Leadership in Energy Design) and PHIUS (the Passive House Institute U.S.).