16 | DECEMBER 2019
News
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NEW RIO WINDOWS LEAVE
HOME LOOKING FLUSH
Life is now much sweeter for a Norfolk couple who are the first
people to have REHAU’s Rio flush fit windows installed in their home,
fabricated by Climatec. Tim Whipps Windows worked wonders
to replace the tired old windows in Mr and Mrs Farrell’s cottage,
resulting in less maintenance and a more valuable looking property.
When Tim was first
approached by homeown-
ers Mr and Mrs Farrell, they
were originally looking to
replace their old externally
beaded uPVC windows with
a like-for-like replacement.
However, after looking at
the options for the standard
casement windows, both
Tim and the Farrells’ de-
cided that actually this was
not the best option. As a
customer of Climatec for 10
years, Tim Whipps Windows
exclusively installs REHAU
window products due to
their ease of installation
and high quality. Tim took
the couple through the new
range of REHAU Rio flush
fit windows, as showcased
in his Climatec brochure,
which they agreed suited
their property style better
and didn’t compromise the
quaint appearance of the
cottage.
The Rio flush fit window
range is REHAU’s latest
design of uPVC windows. It
offers an alternative to tradi-
tional timber windows, with
a realistic timber look and
feel that blends in with the
exterior structure. The sleek
flush finish and authentic
wood effect, means that Rio
flush fit not only retains the
traditional looking win-
dows that the homeowners
wanted, but also offers the
added benefits of durability,
security, and energy effi-
ciency of a uPVC window.
Mr and Mrs Farrell’s deci-
sion was further solidified
by the colour options that
Rio had to offer. Where
previously they had been
restricted to just the white
uPVC, being situated close
to the road, the option for
Pearl Grey would be easier
to maintain compared to
their older white windows.
Tim stated that the initial
feedback was a positive
one, the Farrells were look-
ing forward to replacing
their old white windows
with REHAU’s modern yet
traditional looking Rio
windows.
There were 12 windows
in total to install, all pearl
grey on white, and took
approximately four to five
weeks from the initial
conversation to install. Tim
used the fully welded joint-
ing option, although Cli-
matec also offer a mechan-
ical joint and an External
Timber Look (ETL) weld
option. Despite it being the
first time he had installed
Rio windows, Tim was
thrilled at how easy the
installation process was. He
said: “It’s just like any other
REHAU casement window
installation I’ve done, I was
very impressed.”
John Banks, Product
Manager at Climatec added:
“Tim isn’t the first installer
to praise the new Rio win-
dow and how it makes their
lives easier by being based
on the TOTAL 70 profile. It’s
well known to be installer
friendly and our customers
have shown an encouraging
interest in Rio.”
In response, the home-
owners, Mr and Mrs Farrell,
were delighted with their
new modern windows, Mr
Farrell said: “It’s the best
decision we’ve ever made;
the windows look really
good and, more impor-
tantly, expensive. They’ve
added
huge
value to our
home in so many ways.”
Upon reflection, Tim
added: “I was very pleased
with the outcome of
the job and the way the
windows looked in this
property. Definitely one for
my portfolio.”
He has since gone on to
fit more of REHAU’s Rio
Flush Fit windows and
went on to say: “I have
fitted more Rio windows
since
the
Farrells’ and
find them very easy to
install. I would definitely
recommend them, and this
style of window suits a
lot of properties found in
Norfolk.’
Rio is continuing to gain
traction across the UK
as fabricators report that
many REHAU installers are
claiming it to be a much
anticipated addition to
their offering.
Clare Higgins Product
Manager at REHAU, com-
mented: “Gone are the days
when people had to rely
on traditional and expen-
sive materials for older,
quaint properties like the
Farrell’s cottage. Nor do
they have to compromise
on appearance if opting for
more efficient and modern
uPVC solutions. We’ve lis-
tened to what people want,
and need, for the chal-
lenges of modern life and
designed a product that not
only makes properties look
amazing, but also eases the
lives of our loyal customer
base through manufacture
and installation. We can’t
wait to share details of
more projects.”
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