PVCu Sash Windows
The Rehau Heritage vertical sliding sash window system is designed to incorporate all the desirable, traditional features of an authentic sash window but with all the additional benefits and conveniences of modern PVCu.
Established in 1948, the Rehau name is synonymous with design innovation and quality of manufacturing. This makes the Rehau Heritage vertical sliding window the most distinctive and authentic looking PVC-u sash window system available on the UK market.
Preserving our Heritage
We know the appearance of your home is very important to you. When considering replacement windows, you need to be sure that they will look just right and complement the style of your home. This is particularly important if you live in either a period house or a conservation area.
Rehau Heritage windows have already been approved and installed successfully in conservation areas across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
They are designed with all the traditional detailing found in period windows, such as a deep bottom rail, slim sashes, and an optional Georgian bar. Classic style brass catches and optional decorative horns replicate the traditional aesthetics to complete the effect.
Rehau Heritage vertical sliding sash windows are made to measure and are available in a variety of colours which means they are suitable for any style of home and shape of window. The slim sash is designed to replicate the more elegant sightlines of traditional wooden windows. Available in a choice of white, soft cream, rich rosewood or warm golden oak.
When you choose sash windows that are designed and fabricated from Rehau profiles, quality assurance is guaranteed. Our windows are well balanced, so they wont stick, jar or slip and cleaning them couldn't be easier. The built-in tilt feature means that you can clean both sides of the window from inside the house.
Tradition without compromise
A traditional look doesn't have to mean traditional security, far from it. Rehau Heritage windows boast the very latest in security making your home even more secure.
Whilst Rehau Heritage's main focus is authenticity, the system is also capable of producing a modern more contemporary styled product with plainer and simpler design details.
Give your home the new lease of life that modern PVC-U technology brings to the replacement window industry, without sacrificing either style or efficiency. The low maintenance of our windows means that you won't have to spend time painting them and, combined with improved noise reduction levels, you will be able to relax in peace and quiet.
The Rehau Heritage window has also achieved a BFRC rating of B, resulting in draughts virtually eliminated and your heating bills significantly reduced.
Skilled craftsmanship ensures the precise fitting of vertical sliding sash windows with all the nostalgia of a bygone age.
Technical Information
General description and features simple construction
Two sashes built into the frame that can slide in opposite directions and will remain in any desired position. The sub-frame, which makes up 3 sides of the window, is welded at the top two corners and mechanically jointed at the bottom with a sill by means of screws. The sill is sealed off at each end with an end cap to prevent water ingress into the walls of the property. The sub-frame can also be welded construction with a clip-in sill. This detail is used where stone sills are present.
Cutting Edge Profile Design
The three chambered sash profiles are designed with two front chambers to achieve good heat insulation characteristics and allow isolated drainage. The third chamber, allows the fitting of efficiently , designed reinforcement sections.
Seals
Each window frame contains six weather seal locator grooves, which allow for the insertion of seals between sash and frame. This creates an excellent barrier against both water and air ingress. In order to protect the brush seals against dirt and driving rain from the outside the sub frame is stepped twice. Furthermore, the concealed edges of the sashes provide an outstanding insulation factor.
Complies with the requirements of the Building Regulations covering conservation of Fuel and Power - Part L when glazed with the correct type of sealed unit.
Fittings
A wide variety of standard hardware fittings may be used. Steel reinforced sliding latches allow the sashes to be tilted inwards to enable the window to be cleaned from inside the property and this facility is concealed for aesthetic and safety reasons.
These can be locked off if desired to prevent unauthorised tilting of the sash. Standard balances of 14mm or 19mm diameter may be used with the Rehau Heritage system.
It is also possible to fix all hardware into a specially designed steel or aluminium section for increased performance.
Security is achieved when the window is closed by means of the cam-lock and the interlock. The interlock makes the operation of the cam lock impossible from the outside.
Additional security profiles can be incorporated into the build of the windows so that high levels of security performance can be attained. For instance, the security bar prevents the bottom sash from being forced by means of a crow bar or similar.
- Kitemark accredited extruded profiles produced in accordance with BS EN12608:2003 including a SEVERE rating for Classification of climatic zones.
- The system is approved BS7950:1997 (2007) security standards.
- All profiles are accredited and extruded to the CEN A classification.
- Triple chambered profiles ensure good thermal insulation - achieves a BFRC "B" rating.
- Document L compliant.
For more information please give us a call on 01484 304 405 or you can download more information below in pdf format:
REHAU-Heritage Window System
