Passivhaus certified window from REHAU

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Passivhaus certified window from REHAU

Windows and doors constructed from GENEO profiles by REHAU puts all previous systems in the shade.

In terms of energy efficiency GENEO is the best window profile currently available on the market in the UK with an 86mm profile depth.

Consequently, with GENEO profiles it is possible to achieve the most energy efficient window products of their class, creating an unsurpassed comfortable environment. Key features include:

The first fully self reinforced window profile system available in the UK

Developed and engineered in Germany using a high-tech fibre reinforced composite material RAU-FIPRO.

The most energy efficient window available in the UK – can be produced to meet Passivhaus standards and/or 0.73 W/m²K

Large rebate depth of 66 mm to hold triple glazing

Reduced closing pressure and therefore noticeably easier opening and closing due to the newly developed gasket geometry

High definition finished-surface: extremely high quality, exceptionally smooth and therefore particularly easy to maintain

Excellent sound reduction achievable

Available in a wide range of colours and finishes

The GENEO window system has been installed in the regional office for Interserve Construction Ltd in Syston, Leicestershire which features some of the most advanced green building solutions to achieve a targeted 90% reduction in energy usage and costs compared with a traditional building.

A total of 27 windows and four doors from the GENEO system were installed in the £1.5m, 680m² Passivhaus certified office, the majority of which were across its south facing aspect to increase solar gain in winter and minimise the requirement to generate additional heat.

The inherent strength of this material enables the six chambered REHAU GENEO system to perform without any requirement for steel in standard sized windows, eliminating the thermal bridges which can occur in conventionally reinforced PVC-U and which result in energy being lost.

The GENEO system is also available for Entrance Doors and Lift & Slide Patio Doors. The Entrance Doors are particularly suited to commercial applications which require oversized doors.

RAU-FIPRO is an innovative material formulation created by REHAU which results in window profiles with high stability, torsional stiffness and static properties without the addition of steel reinforcements. Please contact us for minimum/maximum sizes.

RAU-FIPRO has been developed based on fibre composites used in aircraft construction and Formula 1 vehicles bringing high end technology to the window manufacturing industry.

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