Classic wooden frames for windows can be attributed to materials whose departure from the market is inevitable. They are replaced by more reliable, durable and functional profile systems from metal-plastic. Moreover, if in the case of other structures, natural building materials can still compete due to their environmental friendliness and the provision of a natural microclimate, then in the case of windows, this factor does not save wood. The fact is that manufacturers today produce environmentally friendly and harmless plastic windows.
Customer reviews about the companies that are presented below will help you understand other qualities of window profiles of different brands, which will allow you to do more in the future. optimal choice at the time of buying.
The range of PVC windows in Russia
First you need to figure out what window options are presented on domestic market. Actually, the lineup generally diverse, but all proposals can be divided into three main categories. The first group should include products from foreign manufacturers, which are supplied from abroad. Further, we can note foreign models that produce Russian manufacturers plastic windows. In this regard, the Moscow region is the main platform for issuing eurowindows. In Nakhabino, Golitsyno, Orekhovo-Zuyevo and other cities, Veka, Rehau, KBE, which can be attributed to the leaders of the segment, organized their production facilities.
Reviews about Veka
It is worth starting a review of reviews related to German manufacturers with Veka. The profiles of this company are produced in Russian cities, among which Novosibirsk and Khabarovsk can be noted. Among the advantages, consumers note a large selection of profile modifications, which makes it possible to glaze loggias, balconies and living rooms With different requirements for heat and sound insulation. In particular, the company offers designs with a different number of cameras (up to 6), which increases the performance that plastic windows are endowed with.
Customer reviews of firms of German origin are usually positive in terms of reliability, but negative in terms of cost. Veka can be called an exception, because while maintaining a consistently high quality, the manufacturer strives to keep prices within certain limits, attracting more and more new customers.
Reviews about the company Rehau
If we limit the criteria for determining the best window manufacturer only by sales volumes, then Rehau will undoubtedly take the lead. This company has been operating in Russia since 2002, manufacturing its products in the city of Gzhel. During this time, the domestic consumer managed not only to be fascinated by the rather aggressive advertising of the brand, but also to be convinced of the integrity of the manufacturers. In the perception of the average user, plastic Rehau windows are the standard of quality, functionality and reliability. Indeed, the manufacturer not only strives to maintain the high level of product performance set many years ago, but also introduces unique technological ideas. Many of the developments in design and fittings that are used today in PVC windows everywhere, once implemented by Rehau.
Among the disadvantages noted by customers, it is worth noting only the high cost - however, the characteristics of German window systems fully justify these investments.
Reviews about KBE
If Rehau can claim the status of a leader in terms of sales, then the manufacturer KBE is one of the oldest brands that represent German PVC windows in Russia. Users note the build quality, impeccable thermal insulation and reliability of fittings, which are supplied with KBE structures. Voskresensk and Khabarovsk are the main sites for the manufacture of windows of this brand in our country. At the same time, it is important to take into account that the profiles produced in Germany absolutely correspond to Russian counterparts. This similarity has been repeatedly confirmed by trials and tests - including those from the Rosstroy organization.
Consumers value such windows primarily for performance. In particular, KBE endows its products with high sealing, resistance to frost, and also introduces a unique seal into the design. gray color, which, according to the owners, not only performs its direct function, but also visually expands the space of the room.
Reviews about Salamander
This brand is not one of the leaders in sales of PVC windows, but its quality is not inferior to leading brands. It can be said that Salamander is an underestimated brand under which quite solid and affordable systems come out. Salamander plastic windows are praised by consumers for using quality plastics as well as near-perfect surfaces.
In addition, you can see the weld at the junction, which is not only almost invisible, but also inside provides a reliable connection of structural elements. Also, the manufacturer does not save on fittings, using first-class components and accessories. These elements lay the foundation for the window structure, extending its operational life.
Reviews about LG Chem
The South Korean manufacturer of window systems LG Chem is little known to the domestic consumer, however, small factories use the standards of such companies in order to reduce the cost of production. For example, LG Chem technologies are used by manufacturers of plastic windows in Nizhny Novgorod, offering designs that are quite acceptable in terms of quality. The owners of such windows positively characterize their design, noting the rounded glazing beads and the original external bevels of the frames. LG windows do not lose much to German giants in terms of thermal insulation. According to consumers, several factors contribute to high rates at once.
First of all, this is, of course, a multi-chamber system, including up to 5 compartments. Further, it must be said that LG Chem is one of the few manufacturers that has its own unique developments for the manufacture of an extruder. Therefore, despite the general budget of windows of this brand, the plastic used in them has very decent performance characteristics for thermal insulation.
Reviews about Funke
Funke can be put on a par with the largest European window manufacturers, although even some budget brands bypass it in popularity. One way or another, many people love the company for whole line special characteristics. Chief among them is the use of fittings from the company "Siegenia". It is thanks to her that users note the reliability of the mechanisms of the window structure, as well as its ergonomics.
At the same time, plastic window manufacturer Funke regularly introduces new technologies. One of the latest projects was the production of drainage from rigid PVC. At the same time, experts plan to use elements with coconut palm fibers as an additional filter.
Reviews about the company Proplex
Window systems come out under the Proplex brand Russian production, however based on Austrian developments. The owners of such structures note that they are able to compete with the best German profiles in terms of thermal insulation. For example, Proplex plastic windows maintain a favorable microclimate at a temperature of -30 ºC. Otherwise, you should not make special requirements for products, since this is still a brand close to the budget class. Nevertheless, such systems will provide average sound insulation and stable operation of fittings. Again, if we proceed from a comparison of price and quality, then this option may be the best of all models of the domestic spectrum.
Brusbox Reviews
The Bryansk manufacturer Brusbox produces window systems that were originally designed for Russian climatic conditions. Despite the modest potential of the technological and production base, the company manages to offer customers a wide range of products. Unfortunately, the owners of such windows do not express the best about the quality. best opinions. Among the shortcomings, yellowing of frames and deformation are noted - these are processes that many plastic windows undergo over time. Customer reviews of Russian firms often highlight such shortcomings, but the popularity of these products does not subside from this, since the low price smooths them out.
What plastic windows are the best? Advantages, disadvantages, reviews of popular PVC profiles
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We are aware that by rating windows, we are invading the territory of professionals who are very skeptical about the ratings of this product. But "Expert Price" wouldn't be himself if he didn't try to rank everyone.
What profile of plastic windows is better?
To understand the subtle nuances of the assessment, we had to study a considerable amount of informational texts, a huge number of all kinds of amateur and professional reviews, and conduct a small amount of our own research.
The product, the description of which has been broken so many copies, is in fact the most ordinary plastic stick, but, however, with a complex surface and internal structure. To give strength inside the profile there is a metal insert made of galvanized steel, and internal plastic partitions create air chambers that provide heat retention. All. What is there to argue about? Steel, it will remain steel, no matter what they do with it, and the plastic used by all companies is the same - polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It follows that the window profile of any production must be of the same quality. Is it so? And how to choose the best of the same by definition?
Criteria for choosing a profile
Country of origin of the profile
Any company that recycles a window profile indicates its origin. At the same time, it is very often possible to meet the word "German" in the descriptive part. We recommend clarifying what is meant by this word, because. sellers like to justify the high price of a finished window with it. The lion's share of such a profile is produced in Russia using German technology. In this case, relatively cheap energy resources and labor are used, therefore, the cost of the product should also differ from the profile produced in Germany.
Number of thermal insulation chambers
Certainly the most important criterion. It is believed that the more cameras, the better thermal insulation. However, do not forget that too much a large number of chambers can lead to the fact that the coefficient of thermal conductivity may, on the contrary, increase, due to the plastic of the partitions, which will act as a cooling radiator. Therefore, be sure to pay attention to the following criterion.
Profile width
When choosing a profile for a living room, it is better not to save on this parameter. Everything is simple here, the wider, the warmer. It should only be noted that small-chamber wide profiles can be easily deformed, because. have few stiffeners.
Number of double-glazed window chambers
Reinforcing steel insert
It happens with an open or solid circuit. If there are no restrictions on strength, then we advise you to choose an open one, it is warmer.
ISO 9001 certified
Gives assurance of production control window profile according to the quality management system.
The best PVC window profiles according to "Price Expert"
industry monsters. Leaders of sells.
Why are these plastic windows in our rating: Most popular
VEKA Profile
Naro-Fominsk district, village of Gubtsevo
Photo: www.planetasvet.ru
The profile is produced near Moscow by VEKA Rus. This is the first such enterprise in Russia. In addition, there are branches in Novosibirsk and Khabarovsk. The head office of VEKA AG is located in Sendenhorst, Germany.
The company produces six types of profiles:
- EUROLINE - three chambers, width 58 mm
- PROLINE - four chambers, 70 mm wide
- SOFTLINE - five chambers, width 70 mm
- SWIGLINE - five chambers, width 82 mm
- SOFTLINE 82 - six to seven chambers, 70 mm wide
- ALPHLINE - six chambers, 90 mm wide
The products are certified according to ISO 9001: 2008. The profile of the VEKA company has been awarded the German RAL quality mark, which means that the procedure for controlling the raw materials used and finished products complies with control standards.
Moscow region enterprise:
Photo: veka.ua
Pros:
- Stable quality
- Large product line
Minuses:
- Price
Typical window reviewsVEKA:
“The profile itself is good, it showed itself perfectly in winter, pah-pah, but in truth it’s expensive. I still tend to believe that this is an overpayment for the brand ... "
“... the company is quite well-known, it seems to me that in our city most of the advertisements of this particular company. And banners hang along the roads, and they write in the press on the main pages, and they show videos on TV.
REHAU Profile
Gzhel
Photo: dom.vse56.ru
The average price in the Russian Federation of a window with a size of 1470x1420 from a profile 70 mm thick: 9500 rubles
The German company has been producing window profiles in Russia since 2002. Currently, it is the leader in terms of the number of products produced per year among similar Russian enterprises. The plant is equipped with modern equipment and certified according to the quality management system by independent international experts.
Clients are offered the following types of profile:
- GENEO - 6 chambers, width 86 mm
- INTELIO - 6 cameras, 86 mm
- BRILLANT-DESIGN - 5 (6) chambers, width 70 (80mm)
- DELIGHT-DESIGN - 5 chambers, 70 mm
- SIB-DESIGN — 3 + thermoblock (5) chambers, 70 mm
- EURO-DESIGN - 3 chambers, 60 mm
- BLITZ - 3 cameras, 60mm
Note the company's slogan: "Avoiding mistakes is more important than eliminating mistakes" and the culture of production (pictured is a plant near Gzhel).
Photo: www.rehau.com
Pros:
- Quality
- Manufacturer's Warranties
- Large selection of profile models
Minuses:
- Price
Typical reviews about REHAU windows:
“...a little expensive compared to others, but it's worth it”
“The windows are very good, I wanted something cheap, in the end I chose the most expensive one, the quality is really impressive”
Profile KBE (KBE)
Voskresensk
Photo: rudupis.ru
The average price in the Russian Federation of a window with a size of 1470x1420 from a profile 70 mm thick: 7700 rubles
KBE is another German company that has built enterprises in Russia, in particular, plants in Voskresensk and Khabarovsk. No special differences between the KBE profile and competitors' products were found. However, the cost of CBE is somewhat lower. At the same time, the company's profile is ISO certified, and the marketing move for issuing partner certificates is respected. Let me explain: the company gives the best processors the "Official Partner Certificate" profile and thus can indirectly influence the quality of finished windows. I must make a reservation - this certificate does not give any guarantees to the consumer.
So, the list of products:
- "Etalon" and "Engin" - 3 cameras, width 58 mm
- "Etalon +" - modification "Etalon" with an additional chamber, mounting width 127 mm
- "KBE_SELECT" - 5 chambers, width 70 mm
- "KBE_Expert" - 5 chambers, width 70 mm
- "KBE_Expert +" - a modification with an installation width of 127 mm
- "KBE_Energiya" - 3 chambers, width 70 mm
- "KBE_88" - 6 chambers, width 88 mm
KBE plant in Voskresensk
Photo: ostekl.ru
Pros:
- Price
- Quality
- Large selection of models
Minuses:
- not detected
Typical reviews about KBE windows:
“I am satisfied with KBE windows. My husband and I chose from a variety of companies and opted for Rehau and KBE PVC windows. KBE won by price"
“For me, kbe windows have become the best value for money”
Mid-sized companies with ambitions
Why in our rating: These PVC windows are constantly on the hearing, often fall into the top ten according to professional estimates.
Profile SALAMANDER
Turkheim, Germany
Photo: www.domovladelets.ru
The average price in the Russian Federation of a window with a size of 1470x1420 from a profile 76 mm thick: 26,000 rubles
The products of SALAMANDER Industrie-Produkte GmbH are classified by us as "average" only in terms of "sales level in Russia". Salamander Industrie is a German corporation that has several factories in Europe, including one in Belarus, in Brest. According to the manufacturer, the entire SALAMANDER profile is produced exclusively in Germany, while the BRÜGMANN profile is produced at its other enterprises. The author had the opportunity to personally verify the legitimacy of such a statement when visiting a plant in the Republic of Belarus.
The company produces the following profile systems:
- Design 2D - 3 (4) cameras, width 60 mm
- Design 3D - 4 (5) cameras, 76 mm wide
- Streamline - 5 chambers, 76mm wide
Pros:
- Quality outer surface
- Design
- You can rely on European quality control
- Manufacturer's control of dealers
Minuses:
- Price
Typical reviews about SALAMANDER windows:
"Salamander profiles proven option"
"Salamander is a serious device, no complaints"
Mont Blanc profile
Elektrostal
Photo: vashiokna-dv.ru
The average price in the Russian Federation of a window with a size of 1470x1420 from a profile 70 mm thick: 7800 rubles
The international company STL-Extrusion, which has four factories in the CIS, is engaged in the production of the Mont Blanc profile. Over the thirteen years of production, the MONTBLANC profile has become a fairly well-known brand, and the company has acquired an extensive dealer network. As many as seven product lines are currently available for purchase:
- TERMO 60 - 5 chambers, width 60 mm
- QUADRO 70 - 4 chambers, width 70 mm
- NORD 70 - 5 chambers, width 70 mm
- LOGIC - 3 chambers, width 58 mm
- GRAND 80 - 6 chambers, width 80 mm
- ECO 60 - 3 chambers, width 60 mm
- CITY 120 - 5 chambers, width 120 mm
The profile produced in Mogilev is ISO certified. There is no information about the certification of products of other enterprises of the company.
Pros:
- Quality
- Large selection of profile options
- Democratic price
Minuses:
- Lack of ISO certification at Russian factories
Typical window reviewsMont Blanc:
“A good profile on the Russian market is not uncommon. And cheap and high-quality - this is a rarity ... We are satisfied with everything "
"... they keep warm perfectly"
Kaleva's profile
Moscow
Photo: www.okna-kaleva.ru
The average price in the Russian Federation of a window with a size of 1470x1420 from a profile 70 mm thick: 10,000 rubles
The Kaleva company (Kaleva) is engaged in production of window blocks. The profile is produced independently. Feedback from professionals is more neutral than negative. Users are often captivated by the appearance of the profile - Muscovites did a good job on the design. The company has in its assets two profile systems of a classic look and three design ones:
- Kaleva Standart - 4 chambers, width 70 mm
- Kaleva Vita - 4 chambers, width 70 mm
- Kaleva Design - 4 chambers, 70 mm wide
- Kaleva Design+ - 4(5) chambers, 70 mm wide
- Kaleva Deco - 5(6) chambers, width 70 mm
Pros:
- Appearance
- Full production cycle
Typical reviews about Kaleva windows:
"... in general it will go"
“Overall very satisfied with the windows”
Proplex Profile
Podolsk
Photo: odf.ru
The average price in the Russian Federation of a window with a size of 1470x1420 from a profile 70 mm thick: 8800 rubles
Proplex is a Russian company that is making significant efforts to modernize production and introduce new window systems. A few years ago, it was a small company manufacturing windows from someone else's profile, and now the company has created full cycle production. Innovative window systems were created together with well-known Austrian developers with extensive experience in the design of thermal insulation systems.
Proplex offers the following types of profiles:
PROPLEX-Optima - 3 chambers, 58mm wide
PROPLEX-Optima - 3 chambers, 58mm wide
PROPLEX-BALCONY - 3 chambers, width 46 mm
PROPLEX-Comfort - 4 chambers, 70 mm wide
PROPLEX-Premium - 5 chambers, 70 mm wide
PROPLEX-Lux - 5 chambers, 127 mm wide
Pros:
- Price
Minuses:
- Lack of international certification
- The presence in the line of obsolete systems
Typical Proplex window reviews:
“For a window of 110mm x 150mm they gave something about 7 thousand rubles. Acceptable price"
“I listened to the opinion of a specialist and I do not regret it. Everything is great"
Eurowindow manufacturing companies, periodically included in the top 10 ratings
Why in our rating: these plastic windows are worthy of attention.
Deceuninck's profile
Belgium, branch - Protvino
Photo: www.isskur.ru
The average price in the Russian Federation of a window with a size of 1470x1420 from a profile with a thickness of 71 mm: 10600 rubles
The Belgian concern The Deceuninck Group (Dekenink Group) produces its own profile in the Moscow region. The production is not certified, which is strange, because all the European plants of the company have ISO certificates. It is not known whether this is due to unstable quality, or whether the management simply “did not get their hands on it” yet. The profile "collected" the usual ratio of both positive and negative reviews. Product line:
- Forward - 3 chambers, width 60 mm
- Bautek - 3 chambers, width 71 mm
- Favorite - 5 chambers, width 71 mm
- Favorit Space — 6 chambers, width 76 mm
- Eforte - 6 chambers, width 84 mm
Pros:
- Availability of several high-performance systems
- Quality
Minuses:
- High cost of obsolete modifications
Typical Deceuninck window reviews:
"Deceuninck profiles are very reliable, they retain heat very well"
“Windows withstood the test in winter perfectly”
SOK profile
Syzran
Photo: www.okna-modern.ru
The average price in the Russian Federation of a window with a size of 1470x1420 from a profile 72 mm thick: 11,900 rubles
Included in the list as a permanent participant in Internet ratings. From the information gleaned from the website of the SOK company (Samara Window Constructions) you can easily find out that the company does not have its own production of window profiles. The “branded” profile is manufactured at the Profine factory (see KBE). And this means that the profile is produced in accordance with international requirements and is ISO certified, which is not bad. But the question immediately arises about the high cost of windows from this profile, the price of which is much higher than KBE windows. The choice of configurations is very small, only two types:
- Brand profile SOK-470 - 4 chambers, width 62 mm
- Brand profile SOK-570 - 5 chambers, width 72 mm
pros:
- quality
- the uniqueness of the location of the cameras
Minuses:
- overpriced finished products
- small selection
Typical reviews about SOK windows:
“SOK is a normal profile, no better and no worse than many”
“I liked the profile, simple and strong”
What plastic windows are still better to put?
And in the end, the main thing is the most best profile a careless window maker or a handless installer can turn into disgusting trash. Therefore, before ordering windows, consult with neighbors, friends or just acquaintances who have already contacted the company you have chosen. Remember that a profile is just a piece of plastic, which, although it is an important component of a window unit, nevertheless, its choice must be justified in combination with factors such as reliable fittings, good double-glazed windows and conscientious craftsmen.
Premium German brand on the Russian market since 1995. With us you get real German quality from a company with a 48-year history around the world.
- ALL profile systems of the highest class "A"
- ALL are frost-resistant and marked with the letter "M"
- ALL have maximum 4-sided steel reinforcement
- Uniform quality standard regardless of the country of production
The more air chambers, the less air exchange and, accordingly, the higher the thermal insulation.
The wider the profile and the greater the installation depth, the higher the thermal insulation.
Profiles ONLY top class "A"
According to the thickness of the inner walls, ALL our profiles are upper class"A" - the thickness of their front wall is at least 3 mm.
- class "A": front wall not less than 3.0 mm
- class "B": front wall not less than 2.5 mm
- class "C": wall thickness is not standardized
Please note that 80-90% Russian market these are classes "B" and "C" and only 10-20% of class "A" profiles. At the same time, in our range of VEKA profiles ONLY class "A".
As a matter of principle, we DO NOT use profile systems of classes "B" and "C" (with a front wall width of less than 3.0 mm).
ONLY frost-resistant profiles
According to GOST 30673-99 “PVC profiles for window and door blocks”, in terms of resistance to climatic influences, ALL of our profiles are “frost-resistant” - for areas with AVERAGE monthly air temperature in January BELOW minus 20 ° С.
GOST standards for different classes:
- normal version "N": the average temperature in January is minus 20 ° C and above
- frost-resistant version "M": the average temperature in January is lower than minus 20°С
In our assortment ONLY frost-resistant profile systems, marked with the letter "M".
Heat transfer resistance (thermal heat resistance) is the main coefficient of thermal insulation. It is determined by the ratio of the temperature difference outside and inside the room to the heat flow passing through the window. The higher this number, the better efficiency thermal insulation.
Evolutionary double-glazed windows SmartGlass 2.0
Our multifunctional double-glazed windows work for you both in winter and in summer. In winter, sputtering of silver particles saves up to 90% of the thermal energy of heating devices, and in summer a double-glazed window reflects 25% more solar heat than ordinary plastic windows.
- 42% more HEAT in winter (energy saving properties)
- 25% less HEAT in summer (sun protection properties)
All our double-glazed windows contain special energy-efficient glasses. We DO NOT use ordinary glasses even in the most basic configurations.
AirDrive I, II and III climate control systems
Optimal ventilation mechanisms are built into the windows - the sashes open slightly by 1-5 mm, depending on the selected mode. These are NOT external devices (combs or valves), but BUILT-IN furniture ventilation.
Three options:
- AirDrive I: night ventilation (1 mode)
- AirDrive II: discrete multi-stage ventilation (3 modes)
- AirDrive III: discrete multi-stage ventilation (5 modes)
We try not to put combs because of them appearance(only at your request). In principle, we do not use valves due to the fact that they violate the integrity of the window, reduce its tightness and strength (since the profile and its reinforcement are drilled through).
At first, Russian companies were engaged only in the assembly of windows. Profiles, double-glazed windows and accessories were brought from abroad. This is understandable - there were not enough own working capital for the development of production capacities and the purchase of equipment. The domestic industry did not produce such sophisticated equipment, and foreign lines were very expensive.
Now the situation has changed - a significant segment of the market is occupied by Russian companies. True, quite often they continue to cooperate with foreign partners and produce their products under their brands.
Advantages of plastic windows from Russia
Surprisingly, domestic plastic windows have a number of advantages, and user reviews about them are only positive.
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It is necessary to dwell on some of the advantages:
- The Russian profile is better adapted to the existing climatic conditions in the country. You should not think that there is a difference only in the number of chambers and thickness, although this is, of course. Our companies make frames and subframes more stable, the thickness of the bearing steel sheet is increased, the amount of zinc is increased to improve corrosion resistance.
- Design. Domestic windows in their design and construction are quite similar to the wooden ones familiar to our buyers. They preserve the local flavor and local house building traditions.
- Release cost. An important factor for all consumers. Prices for domestic products are significantly lower than foreign counterparts. And this despite the fact that the quality is in no way inferior to them, and in some respects even ahead.
The cost of Russian windows
Each company has its own pricing policy, and it consists of many components. Sometimes these are objective indicators that correspond to costs and quality, and sometimes the high cost is not explained only by these factors. The cost of windows can range from $40 to $200 per square meter.
Let's try to understand in detail why such huge fluctuations.
- The price of PVC profiles. In the total cost, this figure can be up to 40%.
- Double-glazed windows. It's very expensive and complex element. Depending on the individual performance characteristics, the price of double-glazed windows can be up to 50% of the total cost.
- Accessories. There are also quite significant fluctuations, on average, the cost of fittings can be up to 10%.
- Accessories (window sills, ebbs, Mosquito nets And so on). Depending on the manufacturer - domestic or foreign - their price can reach 30% of the total cost of the window system.
- Brand markup. How famous brand consumers - the more money they pay for a recognizable name.
- General production, overhead and other expenses. It all depends on the ability to organize the production cycle and the integrity of the company.
Which Russian windows to choose?
We hope that now the buyer can independently evaluate the price-quality ratio and make the best decision for himself during the purchase of windows.
