Britelite vs Rehau

Average Price

£617

Britelite

£590

Rehau

U-Value

1.3 W/m²K

Britelite

1.1 W/m²K

Rehau

Warranty

10.0 years

Britelite

10.0 years

Rehau

Customer Rating

4.2/5

Britelite

4.6/5

Rehau

Britelite vs Rehau: Summary

When comparing Britelite and Rehau windows, several key differences emerge. Britelite, established in 1969, offers windows with an average U-Value of 1.3 W/m²K at an average price of £617. Meanwhile, Rehau windows average 1.1 W/m²K U-Value at £590.

Britelite windows come with an average warranty of 10.0 years, compared to Rehau's 10.0 years. Customer satisfaction ratings show Rehau ahead at 4.6/5, while reliability scores give Rehau a slight edge.

Both manufacturers offer various glazing options and produce windows suitable for different property types. Britelite is based in United Kingdom, while Rehau originates from Germany.

Detailed Comparison

Britelite
Rehau
Average Price
£617
£590
U-Value
1.3 W/m²K
1.1 W/m²K
Energy Rating
A
A+
Average Warranty
10.0 years
10.0 years
Reliability Score
4.3/5
4.7/5
Customer Satisfaction
4.2/5
4.6/5
UK Market Share
6.0%
12.0%
Established
1969
1948
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Germany
Smart Glazing Technology
High Efficiency (U-Value ≤ 1.2)
Extended Warranty Options

Who Should Choose Britelite

  • Those who prefer to support UK manufacturing
  • Homeowners looking for classic casement window designs

Who Should Choose Rehau

  • Homeowners valuing customer satisfaction and after-sales support
  • Homeowners wanting access to a wide network of approved installers
  • Those looking for windows with exceptional reliability

Popular Window Models

Britelite Popular Models

ModelTypeMaterialRatingU-ValuePrice
Classic CasementCasementuPVCA1.3 W/m²K£460
Sash WindowsSliding SashuPVCB1.4 W/m²K£880
Tilt and TurnTilt and TurnuPVCA1.3 W/m²K£510

Rehau Popular Models

ModelTypeMaterialRatingU-ValuePrice
Total70cCasementuPVCA+1.1 W/m²K£520
Rio Flush FitFlush CasementuPVCA1.2 W/m²K£570
GeneoTilt and TurnuPVCA+1.0 W/m²K£680

Approved Installers

Britelite Installers

Britelite Installers

4.3

Direct Installers

Rehau Installers

Rehau Authorised Partners

4.7

Authorised Partners

Energy Efficiency & Cost Savings

More energy-efficient windows can significantly reduce your heating bills. Based on average UK energy prices and a typical 3-bedroom house:

Britelite

Average U-Value

1.3 W/m²K

Lower is better for heat retention

Energy Rating

A

Estimated Annual Energy Savings

£295

Compared to older single-glazed windows (typical U-Value 5.8)

Rehau

Average U-Value

1.1 W/m²K

Lower is better for heat retention

Energy Rating

A+

Estimated Annual Energy Savings

£338

Compared to older single-glazed windows (typical U-Value 5.8)

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