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Article SystemsContinued from page 24Rehau’s Skyforce Juliette balcony can becustomised to suit the homeowner’s stylerequirements while still complying withBuilding RegulationsAdditionally, it should be classified to high level ofweather conditions according to BS 6375-1 Table1 for wind resistance, air permeability and weatherperformance, and hold PAS 24 (Enhanced SecurityPerformance) accreditation. This is important, asit enables straightforward compliance to ApprovedDocument Q (ADQ), and the Secure by Design(SBD) police initiative.What about smart home technology?Smart home technology, integrated into windows,will play a key role in improving homeowner qualityof-life.Many innovations are already out there forthe installer to discuss with their customer, andfurther innovations around window identificationand installation are just over the horizon. Forexample, smart technology can already be appliedto window profiles to improve sun protection,reduce heat transfer through shading and selfregulateinternal climate via ventilation. Privacycan be better maintained via non-transparency,and intelligent sensors can be used to enhancesecurity. There’s definitely more to come, andcustomers need to be kept informed.How important is personalisation?Consumers are savvy and often have a clear ideaof what they want from their window system,especially at the premium end of the market.We’ve seen individuality evolve as a trend, asthese customers wish to get beyond identicalstyles and put their own stamp on the product.Their choice of colour, finish and ancillaries arekey to this. At Rehau, we work with a number ofsuppliers including hardware partners to meetthese needs, offering ranges of complementaryIntelligent sensors canenhance securityproducts, including handles that balance qualityand individuality. For example, Rehau’s SkyforceJuliette balcony can be customised to suit stylewhile complying with Building Regulations forprotection from falling, collision and impact.Emphasising that personalisation needn’t comeat the cost of performance is a key way to reachcustomers, and emphasise the importance of highqualitysolutions.What else should installers look for fromtheir suppliers?Innovation never stands still, and the pursuit ofquality never stops. It can be tempting to fall backon familiar methods of window design, but this canlead to diminishing returns. Customers respond toinnovation and expertise, so drawing attention tohow a system was developed can pay dividends.Global companies such as Rehau, for example,develop its PVC-U materials in collaborationwith its teams in high-performance industries,such as the automotive and aerospace sectors.Insights from these teams, working with the mostrecognisable brands around the world, help furtherinnovative window products so they can becomesafer, more convenient and ever more sustainable.In conclusion, it is no longer enough to emphasisethe importance of a high-performance windowprofile. Consumers expect more, and hopefully thisQ&A has offered insight into how installers candemonstrate why quality matters across the entirewindow system.Contact Rehau:01989 762600www.rehau.uk/windows@REHAUWindows26 TI SEPT/OCT 2020 PRACTICAL CONTENT FOR THE GLAZING INSTALLER & HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST
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