9 best manufacturers of plastic windows

We are aware that by compiling a rating of windows, we are invading the territory of professionals who are very skeptical about the ratings of this product. But “techinfus.com” would not be itself if it had not tried to build everyone according to ranking.

What profile of plastic windows is better?

In order to understand the subtle nuances of the assessment, we had to study a considerable amount of informational texts, a huge amount of all kinds of amateur and professional reviews and conduct a little of our own research.

The product, about the description of which so many copies are broken, is in fact the most ordinary plastic stick, but, truth, with a complex surface and internal structure. To give strength inside the profile there is a metal insert made of galvanized steel, and the internal plastic partitions create air chambers that provide heat retention. Everything. It seems, what is there to argue? Steel it will remain with steel so that it is not made, and plastic is used by all companies 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 when choosing a profile

Country of manufacture of the profile

Any company that processes a window profile indicates its origin. In this case, it is very often possible to meet the word “German” in the narrative. We recommend to clarify what is meant by this word, because they like sellers to justify the high price of the finished window. The lion's share of such a profile is produced in Russia using German technology. This uses relatively cheap energy and labor, therefore, the cost of the product must be different from the profile produced in Germany.

Number of insulation chambers

Of course, the most important criterion. It is believed that the more chambers, the better the insulation. However, one should not forget that an excessively large number of chambers may lead to the fact that the thermal conductivity coefficient may, on the contrary, increase, due to plastic 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, the wider, the warmer. It is worth noting that low-chamber wide profiles can be easily deformable, because have few stiffeners.

Number of cameras of a double-glazed window

We advise you to choose only two-chamber, even for glazing loggias - do not forget, the miser pays twice. However, the choice of glass is a topic for a separate article.

Reinforcing steel insert

It happens with an open or solid contour. If there are no restrictions on strength, then we advise you to choose open, it is warmer.

ISO 9001 certificate

Gives a guarantee of control of production of a window profile according to the quality management system.

The best PVC window profiles according to the "Price Expert"

The name of the window profile	Price, rub / per window 1470x1420	Features
Veka	9500	Leader of sales. Profile is in the top 3 of most ratings.
REHAU	9500
KBE	7700
SALAMANDER	26000	Profile has established itself in the market. Constantly included in the top 10 of most ratings.
MONTBLANC	7800
Kaleva	10000
Proplex	8800
Deceuninck	10600	Famous profiles. Sometimes get in the top 10
THE JUICE	11900

Monsters of the industry. Sales leaders.

Why are these plastic windows in our ranking: Most Popular

VEKA profile
Naro-Fominsk district, d.Gubtsevo

The average price for the RF window size 1470x1420 of the profile with a thickness of 70 mm: 9500 rubles

The profile is produced near Moscow by the company VEKA Rus. This is the first such enterprise in Russia. In addition, there are branches in Novosibirsk and Khabarovsk. The parent company VEKA AG is located in Sendenhorst, Germany.
The company produces six types of profiles:

• EUROLINE - three cameras, width 58 mm
• PROLINE - four cameras, width 70 mm
• SOFTLINE - five cameras, width 70 mm
• SWIGLINE - five cameras, width 82 mm
• SOFTLINE 82 - six to seven cameras, width 70 mm
• ALPHLINE - six cameras, width 90 mm

The products are certified according to ISO 9001: 2008. The VEKA company profile has been awarded the German RAL quality mark, which means that the control procedure for the used raw materials and finished products complies with the control standards.

Moscow Region Company:

Pros:

• Stable quality
• Large product line

Minuses:

• Cost of

Typical windows reviews VEKA:
“The profile itself is good, in winter it showed itself perfectly, pah-pah, but in truth it’s expensive. I'm still inclined to think that this is an overpayment for the brand ... "
“... the company is quite well known, it seems to me that in our city there are most of all advertisements of this particular company. And banners along the roads are hanging, and in the press they write on the main pages, and on TV they show videos

REHAU profile
Gzhel

The average price for the RF window size 1470x1420 of the profile with a thickness of 70 mm: 9500 rubles

The German company has been manufacturing window profiles in Russia since 2002. Currently, it is the leader in the number of products produced per year among similar Russian enterprises. The plant is equipped with modern equipment and is certified by the quality management system by independent international experts.           
Clients are offered the following profile types:

• GENEO - 6 cameras, width 86 mm
• INTELIO - 6 cameras, 86 mm
• BRILLANT-DESIGN - 5 (6) cameras, width 70 (80mm)
• DELIGHT-DESIGN - 5 cameras, 70 mm
• SIB-DESIGN - 3 + thermal block (5) chambers, 70 mm
• EURO-DESIGN - 3 cameras, 60 mm
• BLITZ - 3 cameras, 60 mm

We note the company's slogan: “Avoiding mistakes is more important than eliminating mistakes” and the production culture (in the photo is a factory under Gzhel).

Pros:

• Quality
• Manufacturer's warranty
• Large selection of profile models

Minuses:

• Cost of

Typical REHAU windows reviews:
"... they cost a lot 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, the quality is really impressive”

Profile KBE (KBE)
Voskresensk

The average price for the RF window size 1470x1420 of the profile with a thickness of 70 mm: 7700 rubles

KBE is another German company that built enterprises in Russia, in particular, factories in Voskresensk and Khabarovsk. There were no special differences in the profile of KVE from the products of competitors. However, the cost of KBE is somewhat lower. At the same time, the company profile is ISO certified, and the marketing process for issuing affiliate certificates is a matter of respect. Let me explain: the company issues the “Official Partner Certificate” to the best processors of the profile and thus can indirectly affect the quality of the finished windows. Must make a reservation - this certificate does not give any guarantees to the consumer.

So, the list of products:

• “Standard” and “Engine” - 3 cameras, width 58 mm
• “Standard +” - modification “Standard” with an additional camera, assembly width 127 mm
• "KBE_CELEC" - 5 cameras, width 70 mm
• "KBE_Expert" - 5 cameras, width 70 mm
• "KBE_expert +" - a modification having an assembly width of 127 mm
• “KBE_Energy” - 3 cameras, width 70 mm
• "KBE_88" - 6 cameras, width 88 mm

KBE plant in Voskresensk

Pros:

• Cost of
• Quality
• Large selection of models

Minuses:

• not found

Typical reviews of KBE windows:

“KBE is pleased with the windows. My husband and I chose from a variety of companies and opted for PVC windows Rehau and KBE. For the price won KBE »
“For me, Kbe windows have become the best value for money”

Mid-sized companies with ambitions

Why in our ranking: These PVC windows are constantly on the ear, and they are often among the top ten according to professional estimates.

SALAMANDER profile
Türkheim, Germany

The average price in the Russian Federation of a window with a size of 1470x1420 made of 76 mm thick profile: 26,000 rubles

The products of the company SALAMANDER Industrie-Produkte GmbH are ranked by us as “average” in terms of the indicator “sales in Russia”. Salamander Industrie is a German corporation that has several plants in Europe, including one in Belarus, in Brest. According to the manufacturer, the entire SALAMANDER profile is produced exclusively in Germany, while its other companies produce the BRÜGMANN profile. The author had the opportunity to personally verify the validity of such a statement when visiting a plant in Belarus.

The company produces the following profile systems:

• Design 2D - 3 (4) cameras, width 60 mm
• Design 3D - 4 (5) cameras, width 76 mm
• Streamline - 5 cameras, width 76 mm

Pros:

• The quality of the outer surface
• Design
• One can hope for European quality control
• Dealer control by the manufacturer

Minuses:

• Cost of

Typical SALAMANDER windows reviews:
"Salamander profiles are a proven option"
"Salamander - a serious device, no complaints"

Mont blanc profile
Electrostal

The average price in the Russian Federation of a window of 1470х1420 in size from a profile 70 mm thick: 7800 rub

The international company STL-Extrusion is engaged in the production of the “Mont Blanc” profile, which has four plants in the CIS. 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. Currently available for purchase as many as seven product lines:

• TERMO 60 - 5 cameras, width 60 mm
• QUADRO 70 - 4 cameras, width 70 mm
• NORD 70 - 5 cameras, width 70 mm
• LOGIC - 3 cameras, width 58 mm
• GRAND 80 - 6 cameras, width 80 mm
• ECO 60 - 3 cameras, width 60 mm
• CITY 120 - 5 cameras, width 120 mm

The profile, produced in Mogilev, is certified according to the ISO standard. On the certification of products of other enterprises of the company information is not available.

Pros:

• Quality
• Large selection of profile options
• Democratic price

Minuses:

• Lack of ISO certification at Russian plants

Typical windows reviews Mont Blanc:
“A good profile in the Russian market is not uncommon. And cheap and high quality - this is a rarity ... We are happy with everything "
"... they keep the heat awesome."

Kaleva profile
Moscow

The average price for the RF window size 1470x1420 of the profile with a thickness of 70 mm: 10,000 rubles

The Kaleva company (Kaleva) is engaged in production of window blocks. Profile produces independently. Professional reviews are neutral rather than negative. Users are often impressed by the appearance of the profile - Muscovites have done a good job on the design. The company has in its assets two profile systems of the classic look and three design ones:

• Kaleva Standart - 4 cameras, width 70 mm
• Kaleva Vita - 4 cameras, width 70 mm
• Kaleva Design - 4 cameras, width 70 mm
• Kaleva Design + - 4 (5) cameras, width 70 mm
• Kaleva Deco - 5 (6) cameras, width 70 mm

Pros:

• Appearance
• Full production cycle

 

Typical reviews for Kaleva windows:
"... as a whole will go"
"In general, the windows are very satisfied"

Proplex profile
Podolsk

The average price in the Russian Federation of a window of 1470х1420 in size 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 that made windows from someone else’s profile, and now the company has created a complete production cycle. Innovative window systems were created in conjunction with well-known Austrian developers who have extensive experience in the design of thermal insulation systems.
Proplex offers the following types of profiles:

PROPLEX-Optima - 3 cameras, width 58 mm
PROPLEX-Optima - 3 cameras, width 58 mm
PROPLEX-BALKON - 3 cameras, width 46 mm
PROPLEX-Comfort - 4 cameras, width 70 mm
PROPLEX-Premium - 5 cameras, width 70 mm
PROPLEX-Lux - 5 cameras, width 127 mm

Pros:

• Cost of

Minuses:

• Lack of international certification
• The presence in the line of obsolete systems

Typical Proplex windows reviews:
“For a window of 110mm x 150mm, they gave away about 7 thousand rubles. Acceptable price"
“I listened to the opinion of a specialist and have no regrets. Everything is great"

Manufacturers of eurowindows, periodically falling into the top 10 ratings

Why in our ranking: these plastic windows are worthy of attention.

Deceuninck profile
Belgium, branch - Protvino

The average price in the Russian Federation of a window of 1470х1420 in size from a profile 71 mm thick: 10,600 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 factories of the company have ISO certificates. Whether this is due to unstable quality, or simply has not yet reached the hands of the management is unknown. Profile "gathered" the usual ratio of both positive and negative reviews. Product line:

• Forward - 3 cameras, width 60 mm
• Bautek - 3 cameras, width 71 mm
• Favorite - 5 cameras, width 71 mm
• Favorite Space - 6 cameras, width 76 mm
• Eforte - 6 cameras, width 84 mm

Pros:

• Availability of several high performance systems
• Quality

Minuses:

• The high cost of outdated modifications

Typical reviews of windows Deceuninck:
"Deceuninck profiles are very reliable, keep warm well"
"The tests in the winter weathered excellent"

SOK profile
Syzran

The average price for the RF window size 1470x1420 of the profile with a thickness of 72 mm: 11900 rubles

Included in the list as a permanent helper of Internet ratings. From the information gathered on the site of the company SOK (Samara Window Constructions) you can easily find out that the company does not have its own production of a window profile. “Firm” profile is made at the plant of the concern Profine (see KBE). This means that the profile is made in accordance with international requirements and is ISO certified, which is not bad. But immediately the question arises about the high cost of windows from this profile, the price of which is much higher than the KBE windows. The choice of configurations is very small, only two types:

• Company profile SOK-470 - 4 cameras, width 62 mm
• Company profile SOK-570 - 5 chambers, width 72 mm

pros:

• quality
• unique camera layout

Minuses:

• overestimated cost of finished products
• small selection

Typical reviews on windows SOK:
“JUICE is a normal profile, not better and not worse than many”
"Liked the profile, simple and strong"

What plastic windows is still better to put?

And in the end, the main thing - the best profile of a careless window maker or armless installer, can turn into disgusting trash. Therefore, before ordering windows, consult your neighbors, friends, or just friends who have already contacted your chosen firm. Remember that the profile is just a piece of plastic, which, although it is an important component of the window block, yet its choice must be justified in combination with factors such as reliable fittings, a good glass package and the good faith of the craftsmen.