Rehau Artevo – windows of the future
We are delighted to add to our range of PVC windows a new development from renowned system provider Rehau – the Artevo system. It is a premium product combining a design that has never been seen before in PVC with innovative ways of achieving energy efficiency. Rehau has long been identified with innovation and the best quality. This product confirms this opinion in every way
A new level of design
The modern, cubic design resembles that of aluminium windows and will be the perfect complement to facades in a modern style, as well as fitting into any interior thanks to various finishing options:
- KALEIDO COVER: external aluminium claddings allow for the combination of the aesthetics of aluminium profiles with the technical advantages of uPVC windows.
- KALEIDO WOODTEC: new, matte laminates that will make you barely distinguish uPVC windows from wooden ones.
- KALEIDO FOIL: the application of double-layer foil for profiling allows any window color to be achieved, providing protection against external factors.
- KALEIDO PAINT: Painting in any RAL colour is possible.
With this system, you enter the next level of design thanks to the possibility of choosing different design options:
- Flush sash: It ensures a uniform and consistent appearance of the windows. It is currently experiencing a renaissance in modern design.
- Low sash: The extremely slim design of the low sash convinces with its lightweight appearance and even greater access of light into the interior.
Extremely energy-efficient
The new generation of fibreglass-reinforced profiles ensure top performance on all levels, including in particular high-energy efficiency. Most of Artevo’s joinery components do not require steel reinforcement, which eliminates unfavourable thermal bridges that cause heat loss. Large glazed areas provide solar heat gains.
The profile design of the Artevo system allows the use of 56 mm thick glazing sealed units or, for flush sashes, even 72 mm! This means that glazing with optimised thermal and acoustic insulation parameters can be used. Artevo max is a product variant with additional innovative LowE profile technology. Artevo profiles can be fitted with LowE foil that divides the spaces in the profile into more chambers, prevents convection in the chambers, and reduces heat radiation by up to 5%. The Artevo max system is certified in accordance with the criteria of the Darmstadt Passive House Institute and easily meets the high requirements of the Swiss Minergie P Certificate.
Resilience and durability
Thanks to the use of the high-performance material RAU-FIPRO X combining the advantages of fiberglass and PVC, it is possible to make constructions with a sash height of 2.40 m (or even 2.60 m with additional gluing) without using steel reinforcements. The maximum dimension with reinforcement is 2.80 m - this provides possibilities previously reserved mainly for aluminium windows. Areas of increased strength in the window sash walls ensure additional stability and torsional rigidity.
Sustainability
For years, Rehau has been paving the way for other profile manufacturers to become sustainable. The Artevo system has been awarded the EcoPlus label and symbolises the idea of a circular economy In the case of Rehau Artevo, sustainability manifests itself in two ways: - Thanks to its exceptional insulation properties, it has a positive effect on the environment, minimising heat loss. - The ground-breaking proportion of recycled material (up to 75%) and the recyclability of the LowE film are a tangible step towards a closed economy, waste reduction, and maximum material utilisation.