ARTEVO™

REHAU introduces ARTEVO™ tilt-turn windows and balcony doors, an original system where modern design meets vigorous material innovations. Built from patented RAU-FIPRO® glass-fiber reinforced PVC, the system allows manufacturers and specifiers to deliver bigger, stronger windows for commercial and residential buildings while breaking the dependency on steel reinforcement. When paired with the new RAU-FLECT™ Low-E insert, ARTEVO offers a fully recyclable solution that contributes superior performance to passive house and zero-energy building. A fusion of short-strand glass fibers and PVC, RAU-FIPRO hybrid technology has been making it possible to build 33% larger windows without steel reinforcement for more than a decade. When combined with the artistry of new ARTEVO profiles, this award-winning material delivers strength and stability that supports even larger openings, up to 9.2 ft (2.8 m) in height. With a 4-19/32 in (117 mm) total frame and sash height, ARTEVO provides a more expansive daylight opening for panoramic views that are fortified by the thermal insulation of RAU-FIPRO. ARTEVO windows and balcony doors are key contributors to passive house and zero-energy building. The new RAU-FLECT Low-E insert optimizes thermal insulation, making it possible to meet U.S. Department of Energy R-7 window program requirements and achieve passive house cool, temperate climate certification. This new material technology is a V-shaped, weldable PVC component that has a reflective coating to eliminate convection in profile chambers, reducing heat radiation and providing reliability in extreme temperatures. In addition to its performance advantages, RAU-FLECT is available in rolls for easy storage and installation. The component simply slides into the chamber, without the need for skilled labor.