Intus finishes: Any chemists or PVC film experts out there?
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02 Jul 2015 10:11 AM
About to get quotes for 2 jobs on Intus vinyl windows. Never heard of this technology and its pretty amazing how dark they are offering exterior color selections in vinyl. I will recommend staying on the lighter side to be safer but does anyone have any opinions on this film technology and color choices that Intus is using? http://www.intuswindows.com/products/windows-u-pvc-arcade/ Click on "colors" to see description of film technology.
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02 Jul 2015 02:36 PM
Intus uses a high-tech proprietary German engineered laminate that is infused into the PVC at the factory. Not only does the "u" PVC have UV inhibitors in the PVC itself but they can install the RENOLIT EXOFOL FX over the uPVC at the factory which consists of 3 layers. The top layer consists of a polyvinylidene fluoride film, the second is transparent polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and the base layer is a solid colour PMMA. The base layer contains Solar Shield Technology (SST), to further decrease heat build-up of the film and the laminated components, including radiation damage. The three-layered structure of the film retains any color nearly without change throughout the service life, even when subjected to intense UV exposure.

In high-elevation or intense UV areas, I would still recommend staying with a lighter color. Darker colors will tend to absorb more heat. The same applies for wall color and roof colors. Lighter colors tend to not get as hot as darker colors.

Here is the link to the German company that makes it: RENOLIT EXOFOL




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02 Jul 2015 02:44 PM
Thanks Lbear. Probably won't know till we try it huh. Any time travelers out there? Why do the Deutch always have the best toys?
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02 Jul 2015 05:13 PM
Posted By Springtime on 02 Jul 2015 02:44 PM
  Why do the Deutch always have the best toys?

Because they charge the most
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02 Jul 2015 06:23 PM
Posted By Springtime on 02 Jul 2015 02:44 PM
Thanks Lbear. Probably won't know till we try it huh. Any time travelers out there? Why do the Deutch always have the best toys?

The RENOLIT laminate has been in use for over 20+ years, it comes with a 20-year warranty on the laminate.

As far Germany and cool engineering products go:

  • Germany exports more mechanical engineering products than any other country
  • Twenty percent of all exported machinery globally came from Germany in the last few years
  • At almost 40 cents per kWh for electricity, energy efficient products and homes is a must
  • The number of mechanical engineers in Germany doubled over each of the last two decades
  • The relative lack of engineering technology curricula in the U.S. stands in bleak contrast to the many and varied technical universities in Germany and their close collaboration with industry. In Germany, hands-on internships at companies span the engineering student’s senior year
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02 Jul 2015 08:51 PM
20 year warranty, what does that cover? Is that for fade or adhesion, should be both. If it fails what is the company responsible for and what are yours.

The proper question to ask is which AAMA standard does it meet, 613, 614 or 615. If none, run.

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02 Jul 2015 10:46 PM
I know Intus is Lithuanian, I wonder if many German windows use it. Seems like the dark colors would be popular here.

I actually took my first european trip recently, mainly to see my brother's graduation from an international studies program outside of Stuttgart. It was very interesting to see how the universities and tech schools embraced foreigners and fostered collaboration. Students were required to intern with industry leaders in their field. These kids were smart and all the professors I met seemed top notch.

Ive never looked into those standards as Ive never speced vinyl. I guess its only applies to the extrusion parts? Seems like a lot of colors to test if they wanted to go that route.
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03 Jul 2015 12:16 AM
Milgard Window - AAMA Certified - 5 years old




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04 Jul 2015 06:10 PM
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/74244442/137-Things-Window-Companies-Won%27t-Tell-You-About-Vinyl
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04 Jul 2015 08:23 PM
There are good quality made PVC/vinyl windows and poor quality PVC/vinyl windows.

The article discusses poor quality PVC/vinyl windows.

German engineered windows like that of Intus are night and day difference between the poor quality windows in circulation today. The Intus PVC windows are Miami-Dade Hurricane Certified. Not all PVC/vinyl windows are created equal.

From their website:


Intus Windows utilizes uPVC window and door frames that are reinforced with steel u-channels for increased strength and stability. The use of unplasticized-polyvinyl chloride or U-PVC which has no plasticizers added and resulting window frame is stronger, longer lasting and much more UV resistant.

UPVC Eforte windows tests were performed: AAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I.S.2/A440-08 Test, ASTM E 1886 and ASTM E 1996 Test, TAS 201/202/203 (Large Missile) Test, ASTM F1642-04/GSA TS01 Blast Test*.
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