Well... I'm writing from Poland. This white frame that was showed as first is literary cheapest possible option in Central Europe (Germany/Poland). You cannot buy anything worse than that. In some places You still can buy double glazed ones but I don't know anyone who put one of those, even in most budget constructions for poorest citizens. I went myself with 104mm aluminium system with aerogel (Aluprof). Worth every peny. But what's more important than window? How it is installed :D But Matt already nailed those topics multiple times on this channel.
I am for Greece, here you can go and put whatever you want, if you want the best of the best, it is very difficult to find, and the price compared to the rest of the Europe is higher. That is not all though since more often than not, here shop owners will have basically things from the past 2 decades and shell them as if they are the best, this is at least my experience…
Yeah that white frame is the cheapest option, but people still use those, usually in small apartments. Not sure if still double glazed or triple glazed now, but probably if the apartment is to be sold soon, nobody bothers with the triple glazed. Also, you can find different types of frame profiles, so that your U factor can vary depending on your budget.
Hardly anyone installs windows correctly, I read up on the subject when we were building our house and the tradesmen cursed me. But if the window is installed incorrectly, i.e. incorrectly sealed, problems are inevitable. The window must be diffusion-tight on the inside and diffusion-open on the outside. This is very important, otherwise problems are inevitable
yeah i learned about those UPVC style windows in school 25+years ago (well not tripple glazed back then, but the amount of chambers and gaskets and insulation filling). its almost strange that they didnt have the upvc with alu front and basicaly only 1 style of frame, though it may just be that the other styles are just not popular in the US or that shuco doesnt make those profiles. then there's also the quad-glazed variants often in a 3+1, the build-in heat recovery ventilation and built-in window blinds i also find the doors a bit on the pricey side (though shipping probably plays a part), i believe there actually are better ones available in europe, with the same same sort of look, in both performance and security like 7-12 point locking into a solid steel core by companies like internorm or hornbach. they still have a lot to discover ;)
Thank you to EAS for not shying away from mentioning price. That level of transparency is what puts them at the top of my consideration list for my next project.
I've got an order in with them for a couple dozen windows and a couple of doors, with delivery scheduled for ~June. The pricing was right in line with what was suggested in this video, which was cheaper than a similar window from another window distributor. Really friendly and helpful staff throughout the process so far as well. The only thing I'd suggest is to ask about how much space is required around the windows, which was slightly different than what I'd anticipated (ultimately not an issue for us, but just mentioning to get that detail clear up front rather than recognize it later). In the end, I have no hesitation about recommending them based on our experience so far.
I grew up on SF and never saw these windows until I moved to Thailand and then Ukraine where these are everywhere. It’s crazy we still don’t have these as standard in 🇺🇸 in 2024.
I just placed my order for my new house with all of these windows from Seemray in Cleveland Ohio. They are being built in Germany and shipped over. I'm super excited for them to go along with my modern house design and high efficiency. The prices were quite reasonable at $33k for 25 windows (including a tilt turn french door)... I think a solid window is closer to $50/60 sqft and a tilt turn is a bit over $100.
Best part about this vid was the openness about the general pricing. I thought they would be insanely priced, but just a little pen to napkin math, it really isn't that bad (all things considered) Thank you both for continuing to help educate the prospective custom home customer in knowing more about what really needs to be in a home, & not just interior designers gone wild (HGTV)
Here in the Netherlands it is standard practice. However, our friends in Sweden had triple glazing with built-in sun shades about 35 years ago that amazed us. Same time we wondered where he was getting cash after bank hours with that piece of plastic, recycling beer cans and having gas station pumps with vapour evac on the guns!😮
I had to have rly bad lack then. I lived 4yrs in Netherlands (Hague and groningen) as a student I had multiple apartments with 1 glass windows and best I saw was 2 pane but usually there still were windows in the toilet or door to balcony that hade that one sheet of glass and that's all
@@silver7788 like he said, its standard now but has not been standard for as long as it has been in Sweden. Unless you were living in a brand new building back when you were a student there, you wouldn't have found a triple pane in most of Europe outside of Scandinavia. I live in a 50-year old house in Sweden and we only have 2-pane with blinds built in. In the early 90s we started building with 3-pane as standard.
Looks like third function of European windows is still hidden even from US reseller 😃. Most of European windows have micro-ventilation position on the handle, when you rotate it to roughly 1:30 possition. You can open the window just a bit, about half an inch gap at the top is created per about 3 feets of window height. It's used on cold days or nights to keep small, limited air exchange.
more than that, there's also an excentical nut on the frame that helps to adjust the air tightness for summer/winter seasons to balance out the ventilation/heat loss
@@astronemir because it's not as much of a feature as a lifehack. You are actually not supposed to mess with the adjustments of your mountings, because you'll most likely damage the fittings and gaskets prematurely. If you want some ventilation with your windows closed, you just use that 135deg position to microventilate.
@@kubastachu9860 it is a feature, otherwise nobody would be bothered installing excentical nuts there because you can make all geometry adjustments in the hinges
@@rotors_taker_0h ask any manufacturer whether you should or should not adjust themselves. Answers depend on whether they offer readjustment subscription.
A tip from a fellow German, if you need to write an umlaut you can substitute in german as followes: ä=ae ö=oe ü=ue ß=ss So it's either Schüco or Schueco. To write something on-topic, I'm surprised that you take one of the most expensive manufacturers for windows profiles and hardware and also have some expensive options (hidden hinges). But I can understand it since you have to ship the windows such a long way. I know many people that try to buy windows to a price point and that means 30-50% less than a comparable Schüco window.
Great show on the european window/door basics. Just as a note: When building a house in Germany, these are standard. Polish ones are usually a good quality for a decent price. German ones are more expensive, but they can have more technical gadgets in terms of insulation, and house building companies often advertise their window/wall insulation numbers very prominently. For example, if you go to a show housing park, many companies have these cut open window frames (as well as their cut open walls) on diplay and are ready to show off their specialties. Our windows have a U value of 0.5 on the triple-glazing, and you can get the frames in 6-7 chamber setups with or without special insulation. We also got security glass and a more secure framework for the RC2 defense standard (I am amazed that door/window defense is such a small topic in a country like the US). You can also get the windows with a lock&key option, so you can securely lock the window from the inside. You will still be able to open it immediately in case of emergency. Swing'n slides are a divisive topic as they are really beautiful and save a lot of space (that's a HUGE topic in Middle-western Europe where space is expensive), but they are quite pricey and need to be built AND installed correctly.
One other note: My utility bills in Europe in general were far worse than in the US, so despite all the comments under this video, the reality is that it can take an American homebuilder / buyer decades to make up the difference in cost from the difference in the energy bill, unlike in Europe, especially in a modern US home already using high-efficiency ductless heat pumps, etc.
@@FreeOfFantasy That is an amusing part of European mythology about American construction. I enjoy reading assertions about how burglars can just knock holes in the walls to get in, etc. Very cute.
@@ReflectedMiles Low strength facing as a problem in US construction is something that has been addressed in videos on this channel. They have been legal to use in various US states for decades and continue to be used to this day. It's not just Europeans talking about it. Yeah, in territories requiring hurricane force certification they aren't allowed, but that's not a national requirement.
@@seabream There is a big difference between low-strength sheathing and the comical idea of people being able to just walk through the walls. There is still cladding outside of the sheathing, which is commonly made from fibred cement boards. Thieves are not very bright, but that would be quite a self-inflicted headache.
It is a high price from a poor person's point of view, but I live in Michigan where we get a real winter every year as well as a real summer every year. I would wager that here in Michigan the additional cost is covered in savings for heating and cooling in just a few years. Since you expect to spend a lifetime in a house, you end up saving money. Then they add value when you do sell your home. You give a potential buyer the specs real quick then show them your power usage. Ideally have a similar sized home with lesser doors and windows to compare to. How much price difference depends upon what you would otherwise select. Select the cheapest offerings and you will feel wind blow right through a closed window where the seal meets the side,
Insulated windows and doors are mandatory in most Europe so the mass production and sales makes them far accessible then in US. For one, the US have to import and it adds to costs. There are different qualities, of course but as performances are also regulated and needs certifications to be allowed on the market, the gap between brands are quite slim for base products. The day US comes to term with "Free Market", they will gain both a better healthcare and better end user products. Why ? For the same reason all the regulated product do. Customer get a minimum standard that truly benefits them at lower cost as manufacturers can only compete in better quality and prices and not sell random quality and performances that save manufacturing costs and earn higher profits.
I am watching that thinking, that this is some high-end window, only to realise that it is, although good quality, but the most common kind in Europe. These windows are very good at soundproofing as well. You can realise that your window is not fully closed just by the fact that you could hear some outside noises.
Would love to see you guys do a breakdown of different window glass and how to use them. For example, low-e glass on the east and west walls? High solar gain on the south? Etc.
You dont need to go that deep. It's more a question of how much coating you want. All glass is the same and most residential glass comes from Cardinal. Go look at their e coatings and decide which one you like then the manufacturer s have a different name for that coating.
@@sparksmcgee6641 Fair point. I guess I'm more interested in energy strategy.... For example, what's the right ratio of SHGC vs U-value for a south window?
@@DeuceDeuceBravo I'd say stop digging that deep and spend your time researching other products and techniques. They have software now that calculates all of this out once you have the site entered and the house designed. The default I. The software will be the cheapest and when you can price in the return on the cost of each increase at that point you'll find a lot better pay off in other areas before glass. Doing a nice house most people end up in the mid range of products for a reason. I say this from experience, I've dug deep researching performance on some part of a house to only find it would reduce operating cost $100 a year for $5k in work that I would have to supervise to make sure it's done just right.
@sparksmcgee6641 for the average house for the average buyer, I would agree. For a high performance house with leading edge requirements (i.e. a cost sensitive, passively heated home in a severe climate) then details like the specific emissivity of windows with different seasonal solar exposure matter. In a design+build by owner situation, the time spent doing research might be free 👍
Actually, a triple glass is already the same price as double glass. The only limitation is, that it shouldn't insulate better than the wall it is build in.
I lived in Europe for awhile in the early 80s and the tilt-in windows were very solid. You can't can't tell in the video how beefy they feel in person. Ha - I wrote the comment too soon. Seconds later Steve mentions how solid the doors are.
Small contra-indication - the "tilt" part of the windows turn out to be dangerous for cats. they get trapped in the tapered opening, and cannot free themselves without human intervention. Could be a bug, could be a feature, depending on the cat ;)
@@AdityaMehendaleSounds like nonsense. I've never ever heard of any pet or other animal stuck in a tilt window or door. I wonder if it's even possible (doubt).
The dutch equivalent of the RSPCA is called "Stichting dierenbescherming" (The non-profit association for protection of animals). Tilt and turn windows (In Dutch) are called "draaikiepramen" . Cats in dutch are called "kat". If you look into the three terms in the quotation-marks, you can see remarkable images of the effects, as warned by the Stichting Dierenbescherming.
funfact, if you turn handle to 45 degrees (towards up) it disengages gaskets, it appears closed but it allows some air trough - good to prevent condensation (eg in bathroom or kitchen)
I built these house doors, interior doors. Installed them in Austria. No nails needed America. I wanted to distribute doors and windows in the late 90's here in America. I have my full size systems still. Windows and door systems. I wanted to educate America on these great systems. Even the BLUM hinge system allows you to move the doors up,down,left & right.
Americans have a totally different mindset, they want their house big and cheap. Their houses are build to last about 100 year, not 1000 year like in Europe. They don't care about energy saving if they can't make their money back quick. These windows and doors make no sense in the US, you can punch through a wall in the US.
(European) Yeah, decades ago when they used only wood, the larger windows (we had a ~3m2) were prone to warping a bit under their weight in time. Plastic, alu and the newer wood seems to have fixed that. The made to order nature sure helps when replacing older option sized that are no longer "standard"!
Not really, windows in Japan for example can be shockingly bad in quality and effiency. Europe just does tend to care about energy effiency and eco-friendliness the most.
@@mx338 yeah I remember thinking when i was in Japan that energy efficiency is kind of not a thing there. Thin windows, thin walls, often no central heating, ac unit in every single room, storefronts wildly open that cooled down the complete street in from of the store. It was kinda shocking
Them: "Crazy efficient windows" Me: "Oh, cool!" Them: Me: "Oh. I see. OK, nice that you discovered European Windows. Now wait until you discover European showers. That's gonna blow your mind."
I used to have blinds inside the window. In my opinion, it is an unnecessary complication. Have them outside to protect from the sun. Use curtains inside for privacy.
@@prolarka curtains look bad when you have these windows in a room with a desk in front. europe uses luxaflex, but that's not available in north america.
Those panes have a vacuum between them. You will never find one of those windows with blinds IN them. We use blinds in front of the window (outside), those work perfectly.
@@Collateralcoffee obviously they didn’t mean having blinds “in” them. Every standard window nowadays has a gas in it. Also they’re not vacuum sealed lol
Minnkota makes a Euro tilt in window. Im currently getting them installed on my house and replacing my cheap single hung windows that were on the house. Im super excited
We’re not that behind and technology is decent but the lack of care, craftsmanship and attention to detail leads to crappy, inefficient and somewhat defective homes and buildings with so much stuff done wrong.
I had some nice Nordan tilt and turn triple glazed windows fitted last year to replace the old double glazed units. Also 3 sliding patio doors I really love them
@sparksmcgee6641 maybe, but Americans don't buy them because Americans are cheap and/or sheep when it comes to windows and doors. They just let the builders decide and of course the builders will put in the cheapest garbage windows and doors to pad their own bottom line. The very idea of "replacement windows" and doors is bizarre. Why is there a category called that? Because the other category, which I guess you would call "original build windows" and doors, are absolute crap.
I bought my windows from Euroline in BC and it was one of the best investments in the house. Only issue is window treatments, there are a few options out there but they are alll very expensive.
Hopefully you have some photos & other stories that can be shared. I've seen a few vids on Perfect block, but very few real customers or follow-up info out there.
As a European I must admit you guys have the best marketing in America, since even the European products are marketed by you! First time I ever saw this products, amazing innovation.
Being in California, I researched the triple-glazed windows and one web site featured metal roll down shields. I thought they'd be handy for the wild fires out here. The ultimate home would have steel beams and concrete construction to be termite and earthquake resistance and those triple-glazed windows with metal roll down shields for fire resistance ? Just dreaming of my ultimate home here.
@@vapeurdepisseDepends what was meant with “steel beams’, re-enforced concrete for load-bearing walls is quite common in Germany, though, so are hollow bricks with re-enforced concrete only used for the floors and ceilings as well as the staircase.
@@danielhammerle8659 "Come to Poland" was virtual invitation to contact Polish producers of such windows. Profiles - raw material are supplied by German companies. Production of windows is concentrated in Poland.
More Americans of moderate income buy houses. Germans tend to rent, for example. The initial cost of purchase in Germany's housing market is mostly wealthier buyers, and many houses in Germany are multi-family, and have been for centuries.
@@isaiahanderson7237 Cost reflects affordability, but as with all advances, it eventually trickles down as the cost decreases due to increased adoption.
My first career was in millwork; it would be tempting to get out of retirement to sell a product like this. I'd also like to see the domestic folks jump on this bandwagon. Thanks for sharing this!
Out here in temperate CA, R value is not king, noise control is. Do they offer a laminated glass pane? Ideal would be Glass, Plastic, Glass, Argon mix, Glass... I'd buy that. Loved the tilt/turn when I was in Italy.
Yes, it‘s called noise protection windows. They‘re made for if you‘re living near a motorway, a railway or near the approach part of an airport. You can also get sun protection, if the sun is shining directly on to the windows.
I once stayed at a hotel in Germany right next to a major train station WITH A CURVE in the tracks less than 100ft away. You can imagine the noise the trains made every 2 minutes. But when I closed the window it was like pressing the mute button. Amazing. You could still see the train but no sound at all.
I'm currently staying in downtown Munich, and when the windows are closed, I can only hear ambulances. The windows are 30 years old - newer windows would probably block those ambulances as well.
I bought the best Pella sliding wood patio door 20 years ago that is colored plastic exterior and a real wood interior I painted with 6 coats of the best paint I could buy. Two primer coats 4 finish coats. The plastic sealer parts inside the frame fell apart after 15 years! How do I know these will last 40 years?!!
I noticed watching your videos (also Steve’s) that you install windows flush with the exterior walls. While in Europe (generally for new buildings) the windows are installed flush with interior walls for thermal efficiency. Also our walls (wood, concrete or brick) are wider than a foot per code so maybe that’s why. And one funny thing, if you think that the windows are expensive, try to purchase shutters they’re at least 3x the cost of the windows.
Not really, in my house windows are installed more or less in middle of a wall. In new buildings or with renovation project especially with new insulation, windows are installed flush with outside wall or in specials encasement outside wall but surrounded by insulation that is outside walls. That eliminates thermal bridges. US homes aren't insulated outside so windows are flush with walls.
@@vapeurdepisse No, you can't. It need to meed the conditions for residential buildings and since few years many rules for heat loss etc. In EU parlament few days ago established new law that new and old building's have to be zero emission or even more than this so they have to produce more energy than they use.
As a German it's kinda weird to hear two people gush over normal damn windows. I've heard people, who were over in the us for work for a bit, say that the united states is behind western europe by about 30 years. Maybe it's that.
Money. North America makes everything as cheap as possible. German windows will sell because they are "European" (lies: diese sind "besser", aus Europa!)
I have UPVC tilt and turn. keeps the house warm. the best. They are made locally in sydney. We have 4 UPVC factories in sydney. Going underutilised really because no government subsidies for them.
@@mihaikalman2605 We have a thing called GST which steals more money on top. So you pay $23,000 for single story. $3000 of that is taxes. Double story is $40,000
As I traveled to Europe, I've always wished the US would import windows and doors from Europe. The Doors and windows are superior to what is available in the US.
@@jamesvandamme7786because we don’t plan to own homes as long as they do in Europe! Most Americans sell and move after 5 years they live for generations in the same home because RE is so much more expensive there… and cost to build is 10x more expensive…
So years ago I was in Germany and the people I stayed with had similar windows. They had their windows vented and their house was full of flies. No screens! I saw not a single house with screens in the area they lived. Very efficient and quality windows and great for people that want to remain hermetically sealed in their house but if you want fresh air without bugs, well, I think you are SOL.
Of course you can get the windows with an insect screen if you want it. You can also get outside roller blinds to close the window completely dark and get another layer of insulation for cold winter nights, of course with an electric motor and integrated into your home automation system if you want. Nothing fancy, but standard here in europe for decades.
I bought Sierra Pacific casement windows for my new build just a few months ago... and man I'm kicking myself now. I looked into EAS windows, got a quote for something similar (different supplier) but with the install being different from the typical American nailing flange... it worried me that my builder and his subs wouldn't do it right (they had never even seen these before). I sooooooo wish I had gone with them anyway. I absolutely HATE the SP windows I got... even more since the price per window was about $100 more per window than these!
They order these through European dealers - they are not an authorized dealer of Shuco in the US and Schuco won't support or service them. :( - Great product - but no dealers in my area.
There are no "European Dealers", did you actually listen to the video? The windows are fabricated using ALL Schucco components and warranted by EAS. EAS also services everywhere they sell.
@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 They are a grey market importer. Schuco USA won't support anything - they won't sell parts. You are on your own if EAS goes under. I'm from Europe, would love these in my area, but can't pull the trigger with no field support and no MFG support. Great product, if you want to risk it.
I have priced them a number of times and found them slightly higher in price with no reason to pay more. They had a quad pane option, but only ever saw a sample of it, never a house full.
I was thinking I could probably just go with one of those really big sliders for a garage door. I get a 10 foot opening that should work. The other thing is if I could get automatic opener for it would be great.
if you thinking to import windows for your home for most eficency/price, take 2 or 3 packet glass window filled with termo gas insulation, with plastic or aluminium frame, second hand windows (pvc frame) in my local shop cost around 40-60euro (160cm x 140) (Lithuania). p.s. It's heavy windows packets*
Those are triple glazed. Over the top for our temperament climate. I have double glazing, couldnt afford triple glazing. And the white frames. It feels great and doesnt feel like plastic. I have jet black film doors.
my aluplast 4000 could take triple glazing but more expense. double glazing already blocks alot of sound but high pitches from the nasty cockatoos still resonate inside you are right. honeycomb blinds might block more sound. It was 22k aud in total for me the smart slide door was already 3k alone. plus 2.5k for plastering reveals. couldnt stetch triple glazing but wish I did now to be honest.
I really like the way they operate and the energy efficiency. However, I've seen many negative reviews on Shuco windows from dealers and homeowners. Complaints about abysmal customer service are common and long delays in getting parts or service. This gives me pause on considering these windows.
I can't say much about the customer service, but my aunt and uncle built a house in Germany using Schüco windows just last year and they seem absolutely fine.
I bought all 47 of the windows and doors going into my new house direct from China for $35,000. That included a 20' x 9' accordion door and similar accordion window. ALL of the windows and doors are aluminum framed, triple-glazed, low-e, argon filled, tempered, with German hardware. They are absolutely beautiful! The American equivalent would be well over $100,000......
Matt and Steve- another great video. Quick question, I notice US makers like Anderson and Marvin, among others are now offering similar products. What’s the difference? Would you review them?
It would be great to know what the difference is between aluminium and wood or wood clad vs. the uPVC. They are twice the price and slightly diminished performance, as stated, so is the real difference that they last longer? or just look better? don't use plastic? Whats the value proposition?
European here, and I have mixed feelings about these tilt turn windows. The are easy to clean and they do usually seal well, but I don't find the tilted opening gets much air flow from them. So if you want a bit more air flow you open the whole window up - except it tends to swing around, not stay where you put it. And unlike an awning window it doesn't stop the rain getting in. In smaller homes and apartments it's also annoying having it opening inwards where it can get in the way. Not my favourite window style to be honest, and I wouldn't choose them for a home I was building. I'm sure they have their fans though.
weird seeing someone being surprised about these window's features, I grew up in blocks of flats what you would call projects in the US. They were built in the early 80s, in socialist hungary, all the buildings had these kind of windows already back then, back there. We didnt have a car, remote for the tv, or not even a landline phone but we had these windows.
Great video! Is there a big learning curve to install these windows for framers/installers who don't have any/much experience installing these type of windows?
@@sparksmcgee6641 Ok, thanks. I don't think its just a matter of being good. Even if you are good if you don't have the experience of installing flangeless windows there is a learning curve there. I'm sure for installers that have done it a lot, its a breeze
OK that deserved a bit of rude response but I try to be helpful. 1. Windows have only had flanges for the last 20-30 years. 2. All replacement are flangeless. If all you've done is hang flanged cheap windows 50 times then you don't know ow how to mount a window. Professionals just look at the PDF of the install instructions from the manufacturer and find how its different from a standard flangeless install. 1. Little clip goes here. 2. This is mounted on framing to catch the window in these locations. Ect....... Many people already have tricks covering all these things. Like blocking to stop the window from pushing through the opening while being installed.
I believe a nominal 2 x 4 wall is thinner than the European window frame so its not flush, also those walls are not sturdy enough for those heavy big units. It's like putting a porsche engine in a Honda Fit.
7:55 RAL - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAL_colour_standard This is not only a standard, it's a German Norm. If you buy now a RAL-color and in 10 or 20 years again, the same RAL-color will be exactly the same color. Differences at the old color came from the environment (sun, rain, ...) and not while the color would change. Also, if you buy a RAL-color there should be no difference if you buy the half from the one manufacturer and the other half from another manufacturer. Because this was the reason for creating the RAL-colorschema.
Surprised that there was no mention of accommodating electronically actuated locks in those entry doors. With the advent of smart homes and whole house automation customers are expecting to see platform-agnostic options for remote locking/unlocking, perimeter status and door code management if they're paying $10K for a front door.
I don't know about the U.S. or this particular supplier, but here in Germany, we have the same styles of doors and windows and automatic locks are easily available as an extra.
Btw as guy who have white pvc on home never buy pure white pvc it is cheaper and it works but its is not good looking on some homes and its get dirty very fast so prefer darker colors if do it all over will go for dark colors dat look better on home fit in with home color and are less visible dirty spots after rain
To expansive and low quality. Not that we couldn't do this in the US, but since we do not have trade schools like in Europe, we do not have the qualified people to build these in good quality. So, we have way more under-qualified people to build the same product, thus the higher cost.
I am european and a failed architect. Its always amusing watching americans, australians, kiwis… to be amazed by the quality of housing and its elements. But its actually very very simple. Europeans tend to spend more and for longer lasting products. Thats all. If that would be important for americans, you would have the same standards. Americans move more and dont grow roots to the same length as europeans. For the good and for the worse. And of course I am generalizing both continents of the northern atlantic ocean.
I agree!!! We tend to always seek the lowest value.....when I traveled thru some parts of Europe, I was very suprised to see beautiful windows in very modest budget projects
They were more expensive than other companies. They could not give me DP Ratings or any data for hurricane prone areas. As a PE, I cannot put these on drawings as they, EAS, cannot provide that kind of data. Yes, you use them in Boston, but you do not get the hurricanes of the southeast.
How long do uPVC windows last? Is there maintenance that can be done to make them last longer? Many old houses have wood window frames that have lasted 100years with repainting for maintenance. Can uPVC achieve the same with perhaps something like re-applying protective film?
The ones in my fist in southern Germany, installed in 1980, were replaced around 2015 - most likely preemptively, because I couldn't see anything wrong with them, including no UV damage. So 35 years minimum, I'd say probably 50 years is also a safe bet.
Well... I'm writing from Poland. This white frame that was showed as first is literary cheapest possible option in Central Europe (Germany/Poland).
You cannot buy anything worse than that. In some places You still can buy double glazed ones but I don't know anyone who put one of those, even in most budget constructions for poorest citizens.
I went myself with 104mm aluminium system with aerogel (Aluprof). Worth every peny.
But what's more important than window? How it is installed :D
But Matt already nailed those topics multiple times on this channel.
I am for Greece, here you can go and put whatever you want, if you want the best of the best, it is very difficult to find, and the price compared to the rest of the Europe is higher. That is not all though since more often than not, here shop owners will have basically things from the past 2 decades and shell them as if they are the best, this is at least my experience…
Yeah that white frame is the cheapest option, but people still use those, usually in small apartments. Not sure if still double glazed or triple glazed now, but probably if the apartment is to be sold soon, nobody bothers with the triple glazed. Also, you can find different types of frame profiles, so that your U factor can vary depending on your budget.
Hardly anyone installs windows correctly, I read up on the subject when we were building our house and the tradesmen cursed me. But if the window is installed incorrectly, i.e. incorrectly sealed, problems are inevitable. The window must be diffusion-tight on the inside and diffusion-open on the outside. This is very important, otherwise problems are inevitable
yeah i learned about those UPVC style windows in school 25+years ago (well not tripple glazed back then, but the amount of chambers and gaskets and insulation filling). its almost strange that they didnt have the upvc with alu front and basicaly only 1 style of frame, though it may just be that the other styles are just not popular in the US or that shuco doesnt make those profiles.
then there's also the quad-glazed variants often in a 3+1, the build-in heat recovery ventilation and built-in window blinds
i also find the doors a bit on the pricey side (though shipping probably plays a part), i believe there actually are better ones available in europe, with the same same sort of look, in both performance and security like 7-12 point locking into a solid steel core by companies like internorm or hornbach.
they still have a lot to discover ;)
Yes my dad is from Poland he imported Windows from Vetrex to Germany
Thank you to EAS for not shying away from mentioning price. That level of transparency is what puts them at the top of my consideration list for my next project.
I've got an order in with them for a couple dozen windows and a couple of doors, with delivery scheduled for ~June. The pricing was right in line with what was suggested in this video, which was cheaper than a similar window from another window distributor. Really friendly and helpful staff throughout the process so far as well. The only thing I'd suggest is to ask about how much space is required around the windows, which was slightly different than what I'd anticipated (ultimately not an issue for us, but just mentioning to get that detail clear up front rather than recognize it later). In the end, I have no hesitation about recommending them based on our experience so far.
I talked to these guys when reviewing bids for a client in 08 and they're the best window company I ever found.
Good ad strategy
Last month I put these "highly advanced" doors and windows on my shed. Greetings from Europe.
18:27 doors like that were standard in Germany by the 1970s.
My wife is from Germany, love their doors and windows.
I grew up on SF and never saw these windows until I moved to Thailand and then Ukraine where these are everywhere. It’s crazy we still don’t have these as standard in 🇺🇸 in 2024.
I just placed my order for my new house with all of these windows from Seemray in Cleveland Ohio. They are being built in Germany and shipped over. I'm super excited for them to go along with my modern house design and high efficiency. The prices were quite reasonable at $33k for 25 windows (including a tilt turn french door)... I think a solid window is closer to $50/60 sqft and a tilt turn is a bit over $100.
I fell in love with these doors and windows in Germany 1986.
Best part about this vid was the openness about the general pricing. I thought they would be insanely priced, but just a little pen to napkin math, it really isn't that bad (all things considered) Thank you both for continuing to help educate the prospective custom home customer in knowing more about what really needs to be in a home, & not just interior designers gone wild (HGTV)
The labor is the killer
@@vapeurdepisse that statement can be challenged, it really depends on a number of variables
Agreed 👍
Here in the Netherlands it is standard practice. However, our friends in Sweden had triple glazing with built-in sun shades about 35 years ago that amazed us. Same time we wondered where he was getting cash after bank hours with that piece of plastic, recycling beer cans and having gas station pumps with vapour evac on the guns!😮
I had to have rly bad lack then.
I lived 4yrs in Netherlands (Hague and groningen) as a student I had multiple apartments with 1 glass windows and best I saw was 2 pane but usually there still were windows in the toilet or door to balcony that hade that one sheet of glass and that's all
@@silver7788 like he said, its standard now but has not been standard for as long as it has been in Sweden. Unless you were living in a brand new building back when you were a student there, you wouldn't have found a triple pane in most of Europe outside of Scandinavia. I live in a 50-year old house in Sweden and we only have 2-pane with blinds built in. In the early 90s we started building with 3-pane as standard.
Looks like third function of European windows is still hidden even from US reseller 😃. Most of European windows have micro-ventilation position on the handle, when you rotate it to roughly 1:30 possition. You can open the window just a bit, about half an inch gap at the top is created per about 3 feets of window height. It's used on cold days or nights to keep small, limited air exchange.
more than that, there's also an excentical nut on the frame that helps to adjust the air tightness for summer/winter seasons to balance out the ventilation/heat loss
@@Afdch To be fair, most people I know here in Sweden/Denmark/Germany don’t know about this feature either
@@astronemir because it's not as much of a feature as a lifehack. You are actually not supposed to mess with the adjustments of your mountings, because you'll most likely damage the fittings and gaskets prematurely. If you want some ventilation with your windows closed, you just use that 135deg position to microventilate.
@@kubastachu9860 it is a feature, otherwise nobody would be bothered installing excentical nuts there because you can make all geometry adjustments in the hinges
@@rotors_taker_0h ask any manufacturer whether you should or should not adjust themselves. Answers depend on whether they offer readjustment subscription.
I had a great experience working with EAS. Love my Schuco windows. Thanks for the lead guys. Make sure you ask for the hidden hinges...
welcome
A tip from a fellow German, if you need to write an umlaut you can substitute in german as followes:
ä=ae
ö=oe
ü=ue
ß=ss
So it's either Schüco or Schueco.
To write something on-topic, I'm surprised that you take one of the most expensive manufacturers for windows profiles and hardware and also have some expensive options (hidden hinges). But I can understand it since you have to ship the windows such a long way. I know many people that try to buy windows to a price point and that means 30-50% less than a comparable Schüco window.
Great show on the european window/door basics.
Just as a note: When building a house in Germany, these are standard. Polish ones are usually a good quality for a decent price. German ones are more expensive, but they can have more technical gadgets in terms of insulation, and house building companies often advertise their window/wall insulation numbers very prominently. For example, if you go to a show housing park, many companies have these cut open window frames (as well as their cut open walls) on diplay and are ready to show off their specialties.
Our windows have a U value of 0.5 on the triple-glazing, and you can get the frames in 6-7 chamber setups with or without special insulation. We also got security glass and a more secure framework for the RC2 defense standard (I am amazed that door/window defense is such a small topic in a country like the US). You can also get the windows with a lock&key option, so you can securely lock the window from the inside. You will still be able to open it immediately in case of emergency.
Swing'n slides are a divisive topic as they are really beautiful and save a lot of space (that's a HUGE topic in Middle-western Europe where space is expensive), but they are quite pricey and need to be built AND installed correctly.
One other note: My utility bills in Europe in general were far worse than in the US, so despite all the comments under this video, the reality is that it can take an American homebuilder / buyer decades to make up the difference in cost from the difference in the energy bill, unlike in Europe, especially in a modern US home already using high-efficiency ductless heat pumps, etc.
The better standards of window and door are more secure then the walls in wide parts of the US.
@@FreeOfFantasy That is an amusing part of European mythology about American construction. I enjoy reading assertions about how burglars can just knock holes in the walls to get in, etc. Very cute.
@@ReflectedMiles Low strength facing as a problem in US construction is something that has been addressed in videos on this channel. They have been legal to use in various US states for decades and continue to be used to this day. It's not just Europeans talking about it. Yeah, in territories requiring hurricane force certification they aren't allowed, but that's not a national requirement.
@@seabream There is a big difference between low-strength sheathing and the comical idea of people being able to just walk through the walls. There is still cladding outside of the sheathing, which is commonly made from fibred cement boards. Thieves are not very bright, but that would be quite a self-inflicted headache.
It is a high price from a poor person's point of view, but I live in Michigan where we get a real winter every year as well as a real summer every year. I would wager that here in Michigan the additional cost is covered in savings for heating and cooling in just a few years. Since you expect to spend a lifetime in a house, you end up saving money. Then they add value when you do sell your home. You give a potential buyer the specs real quick then show them your power usage. Ideally have a similar sized home with lesser doors and windows to compare to. How much price difference depends upon what you would otherwise select. Select the cheapest offerings and you will feel wind blow right through a closed window where the seal meets the side,
Insulated windows and doors are mandatory in most Europe so the mass production and sales makes them far accessible then in US. For one, the US have to import and it adds to costs. There are different qualities, of course but as performances are also regulated and needs certifications to be allowed on the market, the gap between brands are quite slim for base products.
The day US comes to term with "Free Market", they will gain both a better healthcare and better end user products. Why ? For the same reason all the regulated product do.
Customer get a minimum standard that truly benefits them at lower cost as manufacturers can only compete in better quality and prices and not sell random quality and performances that save manufacturing costs and earn higher profits.
Another great benefit of these windows is that they don't just insulate heat, but also sound. This makes a huge difference!
The return on investment is quite good, I replaced all windows on my 1930’s apartment and in the first year I saved ~1000 euros on heating costs.
Uh no. Inexpensive windows do not allow wind to blow through.
I am watching that thinking, that this is some high-end window, only to realise that it is, although good quality, but the most common kind in Europe. These windows are very good at soundproofing as well. You can realise that your window is not fully closed just by the fact that you could hear some outside noises.
Yep, Our apartment from 2015 got 3 pane windows as default…
Would love to see you guys do a breakdown of different window glass and how to use them. For example, low-e glass on the east and west walls? High solar gain on the south? Etc.
You dont need to go that deep. It's more a question of how much coating you want. All glass is the same and most residential glass comes from Cardinal. Go look at their e coatings and decide which one you like then the manufacturer s have a different name for that coating.
@@sparksmcgee6641 Fair point. I guess I'm more interested in energy strategy.... For example, what's the right ratio of SHGC vs U-value for a south window?
@@DeuceDeuceBravo I'd say stop digging that deep and spend your time researching other products and techniques.
They have software now that calculates all of this out once you have the site entered and the house designed.
The default I. The software will be the cheapest and when you can price in the return on the cost of each increase at that point you'll find a lot better pay off in other areas before glass. Doing a nice house most people end up in the mid range of products for a reason.
I say this from experience, I've dug deep researching performance on some part of a house to only find it would reduce operating cost $100 a year for $5k in work that I would have to supervise to make sure it's done just right.
@sparksmcgee6641 for the average house for the average buyer, I would agree. For a high performance house with leading edge requirements (i.e. a cost sensitive, passively heated home in a severe climate) then details like the specific emissivity of windows with different seasonal solar exposure matter. In a design+build by owner situation, the time spent doing research might be free 👍
Actually, a triple glass is already the same price as double glass. The only limitation is, that it shouldn't insulate better than the wall it is build in.
I lived in Europe for awhile in the early 80s and the tilt-in windows were very solid. You can't can't tell in the video how beefy they feel in person. Ha - I wrote the comment too soon. Seconds later Steve mentions how solid the doors are.
Small contra-indication - the "tilt" part of the windows turn out to be dangerous for cats. they get trapped in the tapered opening, and cannot free themselves without human intervention. Could be a bug, could be a feature, depending on the cat ;)
@@AdityaMehendaleSounds like nonsense. I've never ever heard of any pet or other animal stuck in a tilt window or door. I wonder if it's even possible (doubt).
@@oakld Image-searched? Look for " kat + kantelraam " --> Kat means cat and kantelraam means tilting-window
@@AdityaMehendale lol this has never happened
The dutch equivalent of the RSPCA is called "Stichting dierenbescherming" (The non-profit association for protection of animals). Tilt and turn windows (In Dutch) are called "draaikiepramen" . Cats in dutch are called "kat". If you look into the three terms in the quotation-marks, you can see remarkable images of the effects, as warned by the Stichting Dierenbescherming.
funfact, if you turn handle to 45 degrees (towards up) it disengages gaskets, it appears closed but it allows some air trough - good to prevent condensation (eg in bathroom or kitchen)
I built these house doors, interior doors. Installed them in Austria. No nails needed America.
I wanted to distribute doors and windows in the late 90's here in America.
I have my full size systems still. Windows and door systems. I wanted to educate America on these great systems.
Even the BLUM hinge system allows you to move the doors up,down,left & right.
Americans have a totally different mindset, they want their house big and cheap. Their houses are build to last about 100 year, not 1000 year like in Europe. They don't care about energy saving if they can't make their money back quick. These windows and doors make no sense in the US, you can punch through a wall in the US.
I just stop by EAS this week. It was great to touch the quality of these windows and doors. Staff was awesome as well.
Alpen also makes quad pane windows with 2 thin glass inner panes. You can get windows up to R-10.
Just submitted an inquiry to EAS. Excited to learn about these windows for my Minnesota townhouse!
Hopefully they can help you. Last time I checked they didn't deal with smaller projects.
In Canada, we are using Eurostar windows and doors, for our build, that are also made in Poland.
Didn't realize this place existed. Right down the road. I'll be checking them out in person.
(European) Yeah, decades ago when they used only wood, the larger windows (we had a ~3m2) were prone to warping a bit under their weight in time. Plastic, alu and the newer wood seems to have fixed that. The made to order nature sure helps when replacing older option sized that are no longer "standard"!
engineered wood is really cool in that regard.
Today in “Americans discover the modern world”…
It's so funny how they inspect with great interest something that is the default here in EU 😂
Not really, windows in Japan for example can be shockingly bad in quality and effiency.
Europe just does tend to care about energy effiency and eco-friendliness the most.
@@mx338 yeah I remember thinking when i was in Japan that energy efficiency is kind of not a thing there. Thin windows, thin walls, often no central heating, ac unit in every single room, storefronts wildly open that cooled down the complete street in from of the store. It was kinda shocking
i was about to -write- type out a long comment, but then i saw this one and thought this summarizes everything i wanted to say perfectly
Them: "Crazy efficient windows"
Me: "Oh, cool!"
Them:
Me: "Oh. I see. OK, nice that you discovered European Windows. Now wait until you discover European showers. That's gonna blow your mind."
Can you do one on windows with the blinds in them? Pros cons and so forth. Thanks!
I find them awesome specially if you have pets in the house
I used to have blinds inside the window.
In my opinion, it is an unnecessary complication. Have them outside to protect from the sun. Use curtains inside for privacy.
@@prolarka curtains look bad when you have these windows in a room with a desk in front. europe uses luxaflex, but that's not available in north america.
Those panes have a vacuum between them. You will never find one of those windows with blinds IN them. We use blinds in front of the window (outside), those work perfectly.
@@Collateralcoffee obviously they didn’t mean having blinds “in” them. Every standard window nowadays has a gas in it.
Also they’re not vacuum sealed lol
I was in Kapalua Maui last month and the aluminum sliding doors were shot. These lift and slide are the replacement.
Swedish doors and windows manufacturer have made super energy’s efficient products for 30years.
Tripped glass windows became standard in the 1980.
These types of windows using the same materials are made in Colorado by Alpen. There are numerous companies in Canada doing the same thing.
What's the cost comparison with Alpen?
Yes curious about the cost comparison
You can also spec different window thickness and glass types, e.g. frosted glass for a bathroom for privacy.
although it is much cheaper just to purchase a frosted film and apply it yourself 😎
Minnkota makes a Euro tilt in window. Im currently getting them installed on my house and replacing my cheap single hung windows that were on the house. Im super excited
It never ceases to amaze me just how far behind the US is when it comes to residential building technology lol.
Our technology is there......our building perspective sucks, architects, builders, and clients.....the search for the cheapest is always a motivator
We’re not that behind and technology is decent but the lack of care, craftsmanship and attention to detail leads to crappy, inefficient and somewhat defective homes and buildings with so much stuff done wrong.
Energy, and resources in general, are cheap in North America.
Plus there's that damned culture of doing everything as cheap as possible…
I had some nice Nordan tilt and turn triple glazed windows fitted last year to replace the old double glazed units. Also 3 sliding patio doors
I really love them
Cool to watch! We have a lot of lift and slide doors here in te EU. Did not know that you don't have it there in the States.
We've had them as long as you have.
@sparksmcgee6641 maybe, but Americans don't buy them because Americans are cheap and/or sheep when it comes to windows and doors. They just let the builders decide and of course the builders will put in the cheapest garbage windows and doors to pad their own bottom line. The very idea of "replacement windows" and doors is bizarre. Why is there a category called that? Because the other category, which I guess you would call "original build windows" and doors, are absolute crap.
And it isn’t just their windows, their doors an absolutely fantastic as well. Their steel doors will never be broken into..
I bought my windows from Euroline in BC and it was one of the best investments in the house. Only issue is window treatments, there are a few options out there but they are alll very expensive.
can't wait to visit this place.
cant wait to see when they discover the European electrfication supply for a house.
The fact that you can use electric kettles without blowing your electric distribution system 😊
„You guys got 3 phase power IN YOUR APARTMENT?!“
@@Mr21December2012 480V 3 phase is going to be a must whenever I finally manage to build a house.
I installed those PVC windows, is amazing how quiet they are.
Yes, the noise goes away
Thank you for an excellent interview.
Getting ready to install my Schuco windows from EAS in my Perfect Block home!🎉
Where in the country are you?
Hopefully you have some photos & other stories that can be shared. I've seen a few vids on Perfect block, but very few real customers or follow-up info out there.
@@ericscott3997 I have three videos on Perfect Block on the Buildshow
As a European I must admit you guys have the best marketing in America, since even the European products are marketed by you! First time I ever saw this products, amazing innovation.
Being in California, I researched the triple-glazed windows and one web site featured metal roll down shields. I thought they'd be handy for the wild fires out here. The ultimate home would have steel beams and concrete construction to be termite and earthquake resistance and those triple-glazed windows with metal roll down shields for fire resistance ? Just dreaming of my ultimate home here.
What you describe is a pretty standard home in Germany😆
@@gloofisearchalways that random German chiming in to try and counter that inferiority complex. Plus German houses aren’t built with metal beams lol.
@@vapeurdepisseDepends what was meant with “steel beams’, re-enforced concrete for load-bearing walls is quite common in Germany, though, so are hollow bricks with re-enforced concrete only used for the floors and ceilings as well as the staircase.
Come to Poland. We are the biggest producer of such windows in Europe.
Yes and very good quality ! Djien dobre
No need for that. you can order these windows by the millimeter online from polish or German websites and just ship them to whereever
@@danielhammerle8659 "Come to Poland" was virtual invitation to contact Polish producers of such windows. Profiles - raw material are supplied by German companies. Production of windows is concentrated in Poland.
And always remember about our technology of changing ... light bulbs ; )
@@1970windso what manufacturer do you suggest?? I’m looking?!
I love seeing these little steps the US market makes towards quality home building. Will we ever be a global leader in residential home construction?
We have the same range of construction as Europe. Americans choose to buy lower on the scale.
More Americans of moderate income buy houses. Germans tend to rent, for example. The initial cost of purchase in Germany's housing market is mostly wealthier buyers, and many houses in Germany are multi-family, and have been for centuries.
@@anthonykaiser974so the market reflects that. Higher efficiency is nice but it costs way more to do.
@@isaiahanderson7237 Cost reflects affordability, but as with all advances, it eventually trickles down as the cost decreases due to increased adoption.
@@anthonykaiser974 true. I’m sure back before double glazing was a thing people were complaining about how expensive “high quality double glazing” was
I saw those windows 24 years ago in a hotel in Strasbourg. Never found them in Canada. And I did look.
Thanks for such great information!!
My first career was in millwork; it would be tempting to get out of retirement to sell a product like this. I'd also like to see the domestic folks jump on this bandwagon. Thanks for sharing this!
Out here in temperate CA, R value is not king, noise control is. Do they offer a laminated glass pane? Ideal would be Glass, Plastic, Glass, Argon mix, Glass... I'd buy that. Loved the tilt/turn when I was in Italy.
Yes, it‘s called noise protection windows. They‘re made for if you‘re living near a motorway, a railway or near the approach part of an airport. You can also get sun protection, if the sun is shining directly on to the windows.
I once stayed at a hotel in Germany right next to a major train station WITH A CURVE in the tracks less than 100ft away. You can imagine the noise the trains made every 2 minutes. But when I closed the window it was like pressing the mute button. Amazing. You could still see the train but no sound at all.
I'm currently staying in downtown Munich, and when the windows are closed, I can only hear ambulances.
The windows are 30 years old - newer windows would probably block those ambulances as well.
I bought the best Pella sliding wood patio door 20 years ago that is colored plastic exterior and a real wood interior I painted with 6 coats of the best paint I could buy. Two primer coats 4 finish coats. The plastic sealer parts inside the frame fell apart after 15 years! How do I know these will last 40 years?!!
Because they have been used in the eu since the 70's and are still going strong?
Quality has its price! But it is totally worth it! It helps you save heating and cooling cost and many things more!
I noticed watching your videos (also Steve’s) that you install windows flush with the exterior walls. While in Europe (generally for new buildings) the windows are installed flush with interior walls for thermal efficiency. Also our walls (wood, concrete or brick) are wider than a foot per code so maybe that’s why. And one funny thing, if you think that the windows are expensive, try to purchase shutters they’re at least 3x the cost of the windows.
Not really, in my house windows are installed more or less in middle of a wall. In new buildings or with renovation project especially with new insulation, windows are installed flush with outside wall or in specials encasement outside wall but surrounded by insulation that is outside walls. That eliminates thermal bridges. US homes aren't insulated outside so windows are flush with walls.
It depends on the style house. You can install them however you like.
@@vapeurdepisse No, you can't. It need to meed the conditions for residential buildings and since few years many rules for heat loss etc. In EU parlament few days ago established new law that new and old building's have to be zero emission or even more than this so they have to produce more energy than they use.
@@piotrlenar5652 I noticed that the new Passivhaus Plus and Premium standards require the house to produce more energy that they use.
@@tlangdon12 For new buildings its easy do that. For older ones it's easier to demolish and start fresh.
Those are beautiful windows and doors. I wonder if they offer security films for the exterior glass?
Another Co. to check out is Panda Door and Window . All custom. Made in USA.
As a German it's kinda weird to hear two people gush over normal damn windows.
I've heard people, who were over in the us for work for a bit, say that the united states is behind western europe by about 30 years. Maybe it's that.
Our apartment from 2015 got 3 pane windows as default in Germany.
Money.
North America makes everything as cheap as possible. German windows will sell because they are "European" (lies: diese sind "besser", aus Europa!)
I have UPVC tilt and turn. keeps the house warm. the best. They are made locally in sydney. We have 4 UPVC factories in sydney. Going underutilised really because no government subsidies for them.
The poorest est Europeans have PVC windows. You need others peoples money for that in Australia ?
@@mihaikalman2605 We have a thing called GST which steals more money on top. So you pay $23,000 for single story. $3000 of that is taxes. Double story is $40,000
As I traveled to Europe, I've always wished the US would import windows and doors from Europe. The Doors and windows are superior to what is available in the US.
agreed
Why don't they just make them here?!
@@jamesvandamme7786because we don’t plan to own homes as long as they do in Europe! Most Americans sell and move after 5 years they live for generations in the same home because RE is so much more expensive there… and cost to build is 10x more expensive…
Matt is your spouse onboard with that mustache
Looks like a baby airman that just joined the AirForce.
🤣🤣🤣
Hideous for sure lol
Matt's rocking the porn stash. 😮
I respect giving a new look a try. 👍
So years ago I was in Germany and the people I stayed with had similar windows. They had their windows vented and their house was full of flies. No screens! I saw not a single house with screens in the area they lived. Very efficient and quality windows and great for people that want to remain hermetically sealed in their house but if you want fresh air without bugs, well, I think you are SOL.
Europeans don't use screens - we get screens here when we order
@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Got it, looking at them I didn't see a way to attach them. Thanks for clarifying.
Of course you can get the windows with an insect screen if you want it. You can also get outside roller blinds to close the window completely dark and get another layer of insulation for cold winter nights, of course with an electric motor and integrated into your home automation system if you want.
Nothing fancy, but standard here in europe for decades.
I bought Sierra Pacific casement windows for my new build just a few months ago... and man I'm kicking myself now. I looked into EAS windows, got a quote for something similar (different supplier) but with the install being different from the typical American nailing flange... it worried me that my builder and his subs wouldn't do it right (they had never even seen these before). I sooooooo wish I had gone with them anyway. I absolutely HATE the SP windows I got... even more since the price per window was about $100 more per window than these!
S{P =POS, lo end ,overpriced, builder grade frankly-don feel bad, many builders imposing/pushing these on clients s "hi performance hi quality"
Check out Westhampton Architectural Glass on Long Island. We fabricate SCHUCO in the USA
Probably for an arm and a leg! A 24”x50” window from Poland is $400 you can’t beat that!
Let’s hear about the exterior shutters available in Europe. I’ve heard them called rolladen… Will EAS sell those too?
They do not sell exterior shutters. Nor do they sell West of the Rockies.
They order these through European dealers - they are not an authorized dealer of Shuco in the US and Schuco won't support or service them. :( - Great product - but no dealers in my area.
There are no "European Dealers", did you actually listen to the video? The windows are fabricated using ALL Schucco components and warranted by EAS. EAS also services everywhere they sell.
@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Call Schuco USA and ask.
@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 They are a grey market importer. Schuco USA won't support anything - they won't sell parts. You are on your own if EAS goes under. I'm from Europe, would love these in my area, but can't pull the trigger with no field support and no MFG support. Great product, if you want to risk it.
I'd love to see some replacement windows with something close to these specs!
Nice, now you're technologically only 3 decades behind. Keep that up and you might be on par by the end of the century.
How would these windows and doors compare to Unilux windows Matt?!?! Great video and thanks for sharing
He’ll tell you when unilux sponsors a video
I have priced them a number of times and found them slightly higher in price with no reason to pay more. They had a quad pane option, but only ever saw a sample of it, never a house full.
I was thinking I could probably just go with one of those really big sliders for a garage door. I get a 10 foot opening that should work. The other thing is if I could get automatic opener for it would be great.
if you thinking to import windows for your home for most eficency/price, take 2 or 3 packet glass window filled with termo gas insulation, with plastic or aluminium frame, second hand windows (pvc frame) in my local shop cost around 40-60euro (160cm x 140) (Lithuania). p.s. It's heavy windows packets*
What’s your email address?
Those are triple glazed. Over the top for our temperament climate. I have double glazing, couldnt afford triple glazing. And the white frames. It feels great and doesnt feel like plastic. I have jet black film doors.
It's not just climate, it keeps out noise. In fact, many projects near highways would be well advised to spec triple pane.
my aluplast 4000 could take triple glazing but more expense. double glazing already blocks alot of sound but high pitches from the nasty cockatoos still resonate inside you are right. honeycomb blinds might block more sound. It was 22k aud in total for me the smart slide door was already 3k alone. plus 2.5k for plastering reveals. couldnt stetch triple glazing but wish I did now to be honest.
4-20-4 glazing. Keeps 22-24 degree temps inside without heating.
I really like the way they operate and the energy efficiency. However, I've seen many negative reviews on Shuco windows from dealers and homeowners. Complaints about abysmal customer service are common and long delays in getting parts or service. This gives me pause on considering these windows.
That's NOT European Architectural Supply
I can't say much about the customer service, but my aunt and uncle built a house in Germany using Schüco windows just last year and they seem absolutely fine.
I bought all 47 of the windows and doors going into my new house direct from China for $35,000. That included a 20' x 9' accordion door and similar accordion window. ALL of the windows and doors are aluminum framed, triple-glazed, low-e, argon filled, tempered, with German hardware. They are absolutely beautiful! The American equivalent would be well over $100,000......
That’s EXPENSIVE!! Poland is cheaper, china has a high tariff…
Which company did you buy from?
Matt and Steve- another great video. Quick question, I notice US makers like Anderson and Marvin, among others are now offering similar products. What’s the difference? Would you review them?
I could not find any tilt and turn Anderson or Marvin windows. Could you please send a link?
Problem with tilt turn is Window shades and blinds. Usually people with high end homes want motorized blinds, not really an option with these windows.
It would be great to know what the difference is between aluminium and wood or wood clad vs. the uPVC. They are twice the price and slightly diminished performance, as stated, so is the real difference that they last longer? or just look better? don't use plastic? Whats the value proposition?
# of colors. # of profiles. Interior finish. The same decisions between a domestic clad window vs a PVC window.....
For security reasons the tilt windows handle should have a lock in it or push system on the handle before turning it.
You really have to push/pull the handle to move it, it isn't something that would happened accidentally.
I'm guessing that screens are an option for these windows? The one thing I've noticed with European windows is they have no concept of bug screens.
covering up that corner crack with your fingers on the white profile was pretty obvious. Easy edit to make.
European here, and I have mixed feelings about these tilt turn windows. The are easy to clean and they do usually seal well, but I don't find the tilted opening gets much air flow from them. So if you want a bit more air flow you open the whole window up - except it tends to swing around, not stay where you put it. And unlike an awning window it doesn't stop the rain getting in. In smaller homes and apartments it's also annoying having it opening inwards where it can get in the way. Not my favourite window style to be honest, and I wouldn't choose them for a home I was building. I'm sure they have their fans though.
Opening out sucks more if you have kids, they mess up the screens! So what pain would you rather?!
Probably better than my new Marvin’s that got a stress crack after 1 year and they only warranty for 1 year. Clearly they know they have a problem.
weird seeing someone being surprised about these window's features, I grew up in blocks of flats what you would call projects in the US. They were built in the early 80s, in socialist hungary, all the buildings had these kind of windows already back then, back there. We didnt have a car, remote for the tv, or not even a landline phone but we had these windows.
Please, please, please. Do a video on VIG windows. They are getting R-20 out of them. It would be great to see a build show take on them.
Had the same doors and windows back in 2005 when I was living in China.
Great video! Is there a big learning curve to install these windows for framers/installers who don't have any/much experience installing these type of windows?
Not if they're good. Pretty easy
@@sparksmcgee6641 Ok, thanks. I don't think its just a matter of being good. Even if you are good if you don't have the experience of installing flangeless windows there is a learning curve there. I'm sure for installers that have done it a lot, its a breeze
CMon I'm an Architect and can install them lol....
@@tamil1001 Well I'm sorry I answered the question you asked.
Turns out you know it all already.
OK that deserved a bit of rude response but I try to be helpful.
1. Windows have only had flanges for the last 20-30 years.
2. All replacement are flangeless.
If all you've done is hang flanged cheap windows 50 times then you don't know ow how to mount a window.
Professionals just look at the PDF of the install instructions from the manufacturer and find how its different from a standard flangeless install.
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2. This is mounted on framing to catch the window in these locations.
Ect.......
Many people already have tricks covering all these things.
Like blocking to stop the window from pushing through the opening while being installed.
Can‘t get any cheaper than that today. This is like „the basic window“ from 50 years ago.
I believe a nominal 2 x 4 wall is thinner than the European window frame so its not flush, also those walls are not sturdy enough for those heavy big units. It's like putting a porsche engine in a Honda Fit.
Triple glazed windows 92 mm frame profle in EU have Uw = 0,70 W.m and cost around 40 USD per square ft.
I have pretty much the exact same tilt open door-window...it cost me abour €400 (while that was before the inflation)
Great video. This is just the window I've been looking for. I hope they ship to the west coast. BTW, nice mustache Matt!
Ya fantastic.northern Canada can't find anybody that can get them,let alone how you get company support after purchase
You have some manufacturers in BC / Vancouver
7:55 RAL - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAL_colour_standard
This is not only a standard, it's a German Norm. If you buy now a RAL-color and in 10 or 20 years again, the same RAL-color will be exactly the same color. Differences at the old color came from the environment (sun, rain, ...) and not while the color would change.
Also, if you buy a RAL-color there should be no difference if you buy the half from the one manufacturer and the other half from another manufacturer. Because this was the reason for creating the RAL-colorschema.
yeah, kinda like DIN for colors. We have a ruby red door, and wanted to buy a matching mailbox. RAL coloring made that pretty easy.
Surprised that there was no mention of accommodating electronically actuated locks in those entry doors. With the advent of smart homes and whole house automation customers are expecting to see platform-agnostic options for remote locking/unlocking, perimeter status and door code management if they're paying $10K for a front door.
I don't know about the U.S. or this particular supplier, but here in Germany, we have the same styles of doors and windows and automatic locks are easily available as an extra.
Btw as guy who have white pvc on home never buy pure white pvc it is cheaper and it works but its is not good looking on some homes and its get dirty very fast so prefer darker colors if do it all over will go for dark colors dat look better on home fit in with home color and are less visible dirty spots after rain
Is there any showroom in New York or New Jersey?
Why is there not an American manufacture that builds something equivalent? Schuco has very few dealers in the US.
Oh there are, but the cost is astronomical
There are. Check out Alpen or Zola windows.
@@agisler87Alpen are a great brand
If I were going to buy any, it would be Fenstur solid wood casements. They’re amazing 🔥🔥🔥
To expansive and low quality. Not that we couldn't do this in the US, but since we do not have trade schools like in Europe, we do not have the qualified people to build these in good quality. So, we have way more under-qualified people to build the same product, thus the higher cost.
I am european and a failed architect. Its always amusing watching americans, australians, kiwis… to be amazed by the quality of housing and its elements. But its actually very very simple. Europeans tend to spend more and for longer lasting products. Thats all. If that would be important for americans, you would have the same standards.
Americans move more and dont grow roots to the same length as europeans. For the good and for the worse.
And of course I am generalizing both continents of the northern atlantic ocean.
I agree!!! We tend to always seek the lowest value.....when I traveled thru some parts of Europe, I was very suprised to see beautiful windows in very modest budget projects
Can these windows and doors be used as a replacement without a major remodel of the house and siding?
I am wondering this as well.
@@SC-rc4rs Just as easy (or hard) to replace a regular door or window frame.
Marvin Windows came out with a great tilt and turn a few years ago. It was pricey! Now they discontinued it .
They were more expensive than other companies. They could not give me DP Ratings or any data for hurricane prone areas. As a PE, I cannot put these on drawings as they, EAS, cannot provide that kind of data. Yes, you use them in Boston, but you do not get the hurricanes of the southeast.
I've never heard anyone say they were more when comparing the same type of window.
How long do uPVC windows last? Is there maintenance that can be done to make them last longer?
Many old houses have wood window frames that have lasted 100years with repainting for maintenance.
Can uPVC achieve the same with perhaps something like re-applying protective film?
The ones in my fist in southern Germany, installed in 1980, were replaced around 2015 - most likely preemptively, because I couldn't see anything wrong with them, including no UV damage.
So 35 years minimum, I'd say probably 50 years is also a safe bet.