Duraflex vs Profile 22 - which is best?

Christyt

Hi there - I've had quotes for double glazing and the best ones use either Duraflex and Profile 22 brands.

I've been searching forums trying to get a clear answer as to the relative quality of these brands but with no joy.

One forum implied Profile 22 was almost as good as Kommerling but find this hard to believe as the price difference in quotes is so large.

I've seen Duraflex and it looks quite cheap to me but I'm most concerned with the durability and general quality.

If any one can help would be v v grateful.

Thanks

Christyt

Hi all - dull question?

Well I have a followup - would anyone know what order of price difference there is between the cheapest Profile 22 60mm chamfered profile, and their 70mm fully sculpted profile?

Cheers!

LandyAndy

Christyt wrote: »

Hi all - dull question?

Well I have a followup - would anyone know what order of price difference there is between the cheapest Profile 22 60mm chamfered profile, and their 70mm fully sculpted profile?

Cheers!

Maybe. Or perhaps no one knows:(. I used Rehau for my windows.

Christyt

Thanks anyway! I'd probably choose Rehau if I could afford it!

LandyAndy

Christyt wrote: »

Thanks anyway! I'd probably choose Rehau if I could afford it!

I got mine at mates rates. Did the whole of a large 4-bed detached for what Everest had quoted me for three or four windows:eek:.:money:

lagi

You would be wanting a 70mm profile so base all your quotes on that. I have rehau and profile 22 and am very pleased with both.

eamon

The brand of profile is not really relevant as they should all by now be almost identical. What is relevant is the standard and quality of the finished product i.e. good clean welds, accurate mitres for the beading, correctly positioned and fixed stays and other hardware. Of more importance is the skill and ability of the window fitters.

sashman

duraflex, profile 22, kommerling, rehau, LB, Veka, Halo, there are now a dozen or so extruders in the UK (once over 60)

There are differences but unless you really want tecky answers there isn’t much. Fabricators will have you believe the extruder they use is the best and the ones they don’t use is rubbish.

in extrusion terms, the surface quality (no scratches or die lines) is important,
the number of chambers (middle sections) because that improves thermal efficiency and is the plastic lead free, some extruders have moved to calcium organic stabalisers others still use lead,

Each of the above costs more to include, and the weight per metre means you get more for your money. Basic common sense, if it looks well designed and feels heavy then its probably better than if its light and thin looking

But then you get people on this site saying all “windows are the same” they’re not and this is just the extrusion……..

sashman

Christyt

So you probably get what you pay for? Talked to local window fitter and he said they're all roughly the same these days. Not much between Duraflex and Profile 22. He said there was nothing to be gained from choosing 70mm fully sculpted Profile 22 windows over the 60mm version. and he insists there's no real point in going for A-rated versions which could actually prove more problematic due to argon gas (I didn't really get why).
He also said although he could offer insurance backed guarantee, there was v little point as it was just there to protect the deposit, which he didn't ask for anyway - just payment on completion.

I've seen other sites say you should go for minimum of 65mm profile and must have insurance backed guarantee - god it's hard to know what's what.

sashman

You always get what you pay for. Don't forget the extra 5 or 10mm (65/70mm) is only 5 or 10mm of wall thickness ie 5mm of 2/3 mm so it won't be much extra. 70mm is the same as old wooden frames ex3" timber is 70mm) and that means the existing paint line gets covered by the product.

A rated won't be any more problematic than any other rated product, it's more likely they don't or don't want to offer a rated.

Also IBGs are for deposits (some cover interim payments too) but you also want a 10 year guarantee. Try using a ggf company because they will ensure an installer completes the job for you

Try http://www.doubleglazingcompanies.com/knowledge/company-accreditations/GGF/?2


Sash man