Rationel FORMA Timber Window Range

Rationel FORMA

Our ‘energy-contributing’ Rationel FORMA windows offer the same excellent properties as Rationel FORMAPLUS, but these windows are made entirely from timber. The angled glazing bead and ovolo moulded profile make it an ideal choice for country-style and traditional designs.

Rationel FORMA ensures that high levels of daylight and solar heat gain are achieved. This free heat is the best energy source available and also provides a healthy and comfortable indoor climate. These windows come with security ironmongery as standard, and are suitable for Passiv Haus buildings. With high performance triple-glazing or double-glazing, FORMA windows achieve U values as low as 0.78, which is ideal for low energy buildings and Passive House construction.

Rationel FORMA
Rationel FORMA

Product Details

Two Gaskets

Two gaskets

Fully adjustable ironmongery

Fully adjustable ironmongery

Option of trickle vent

Option of trickle vent

Security ironmongery and option of glazing bar (31 mm)

Security ironmongery and option of glazing bar (25 mm)


Opening Types


Top Guided

Top Guided

Top Guided windows are a simple, elegant and user-friendly design. Opening is controlled by tracks and slides. When opening the window the top of the sash slides downwards as the bottom of the sash opens outwards. Adjustable friction ironmongery allows an almost infinite choice of open positions.

Top Swing

Top Swing

In everyday operation the fully reversible window functions as a Top Guided window. However it is possible to turn the sash through 170 degrees to clean the glass from the inside.

Fixed Light

Fixed Light

Fixed Light windows are ideal wherever maximum internal light and solar heat gain is required. Fixed Lights can be fitted with trickle vents for ventilation.

 

Side Guided

Side Guided

Side Guided windows are controlled by tracks and slides that allow the window to be fixed in any open position. However, when opened, the hinge side of the sash moves toward the middle to create an opening that allows the glass to be cleaned from the inside.

 

Side Hung

Side Hung

Side Hung windows are controlled with tracks and slides. On windows over 424 mm wide and 530mm high, the handle controlled friction brake allows the window to be fixed in any open position.

 

Colours

When choosing windows and doors from Rationel, it is possible to enhance the appearance and character of your house through your choice of colour. Our standard colours suit the majority of architectural styles and traditions in the United Kingdom. We also offer a special range of colours, which you can use to highlight particular features of your home.

Standard RAL Colours

The colours shown cannot be reproduced exactly.

Pure White - RAL 9010

Pure White
RAL 9010

Cream - RAL 9001

Cream
RAL 9001

Signal White - RAL 9003

Signal White
RAL 9003

Grey White - RAL 9002

Yellow
RAL 9002

Light Grey - RAL 7035

Light Grey
RAL 7035

Silk Grey - RAL 7044

Silk Grey
RAL 7044

Agate Grey- RAL 7038

Agate Grey
RAL 7038

Grey Aluminium - RAL 9007

Grey Aluminium
RAL 9007

Stone Grey - RAL 7030

Stone Grey
RAL 7030

Dusty Grey - RAL 7037

Dusty Grey
RAL 7037

Silver Grey - RAL 7001

Silver Grey
RAL 7001

Slate Grey - RAL 7015

Slate Grey
RAL 7015

Basalt Grey - RAL 7012

Basalt Grey
RAL 7012

Anthracite Grey - RAL 7016

Anthracite Grey
RAL 7016

Brown Grey - RAL 7013

Brown Grey
RAL 7013

Pearl Beige - RAL 1035

Pearl Beige
RAL 1035

Pebble Grey - RAL 7032

Pebble Grey
RAL 7006

Beige Grey - RAL 7006

Beige Grey
RAL 7006

Umbra Grey - RAL 7022

Umbra Grey
RAL 7022

Olive Green - RAL 6003

Olive Green
RAL 6003

Fir Green - RAL 8017

Fir Green
RAL 8017

Chocolate - RAL 1035

Chocolate
RAL 1035

Grey Brown - RAL 8019

Grey Brown
RAL 8019

Graphite Grey - RAL 7024

Graphite Grey
RAL 7024

Signal Black - RAL 9004

Signal Black
RAL 9004

Black Grey - RAL 7021

Black Grey
RAL 7021

Black Brown - RAL 8022

Black Brown
RAL 8022

Jet Black - RAL 9005

Jet Black
RAL 9005

Clear Lacquer

Clear Lacquer
Internal Only

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rationel FORMA windows and doors are available in one standard colour on both the inside and outside of the frame.

If you require a colour that is not listed within our Standard colour range above, we are able to offer any colour from the RAL classic range; these will be subject to additional costs and lead times.


Glazing Options

Rationel windows combine safety, privacy and energy-efficiency features that help you make the very best of your home.

Rationel Secure

Rationel SECURE - Our windows are built with security in mind. Read more about our Secured by Design certification or watch the video on our website

Rationel Obscure

Rationel OBSCURE - Our panes are designed to restrict the view into private areas such as bathrooms. Choose from six different types of glass to get the combination of light and privacy you desire

Rationel Safety

Rationel SAFETY - Our glass holds together when shattered, reducing the risk of injury if someone falls into the pane. Panes can be made of toughened glass, laminated glass or a combination of both

Rationel Facade

Rationel FACADE - Used in buildings either to create a visually coherent facade or for special colour effects, FACADE is well suited to storey divisions as well as ventilated and insulated panels, and is available in special colours on request

Rationel Sound

Rationel SOUND - Our windows are built with security in mind. If your home is subject to environmental noise, our noise reducing panes are for you. Panes feature two glass sheets that act as a break, dramatically reducing the movement of sound into your home and creating a peaceful environment

Rationel Solar

Rationel SOLAR - Our solar panes limit the amount of sunlight and heat coming into a building, depending on the light and heat shielding levels required. This means significantly less energy will be required to cool hot rooms


Durability Tests

A series of test videos are available to view on the website.

Air Permeability

Air Permeability
600PA

Wind Resistance - 1600PA

Wind Resistance
1600PA

Operation - 10,000 cycles

Operation
10,000 Cycles

Water Tightness - 600PA

Water Tightness
600PA


Minimum/Maximum Sizes

Max width and height are subject to glass weight and spec.

Top Guided

Opening Function
Top Guided

Minimum Width
358mm

Minimum Height
388mm

Maximum Width
1798mm

Maximum Height
1598mm

Top Swing

Opening Function
Top Swing

Minimum Width
558mm

Minimum Height
548mm

Maximum Width
1598mm

Maximum Height
1598mm

Fixed Light

Opening Function
Fixed Light

Minimum Width
250mm

Minimum Height
250mm

Maximum Width
2998mm

Maximum Height
2998mm

Side Guided

Opening Function
Side Guided

Minimum Width
458mm

Minimum Height
438mm

Maximum Width
998mm

Maximum Height
1598mm

Side Hung

Opening Function
Side Hung

Minimum Width
358mm

Minimum Height
358mm

Maximum Width
948mm

Maximum Height
1798mm


Sectional Details

Triple Glazed

Vertical section head

1. Vertical section head

Horizontal section jamb

2. Horizontal section jamb

Vertical section sill

3. Vertical section sill

Best performance (triple glazed)

Best performance triple glazed

 

Double Glazed

Vertical section head

1. Vertical section head

Horizontal section jamb

2. Horizontal section jamb

Vertical section sill

3. Vertical section sill

Best performance (triple glazed)

Best performance double glazed


Handles and Accessories

 

Handle for outward opening window and patio door

Handle
for outward opening window and patio door

Handle with child lock

Handle
with child lock

Handle with lockable child safety lock

Handle
for outward opening window and patio door

Patio door handle with key internal only

Patio door handle
with key internal only

Entrance door handle with back plate key-key

Entrance door handle
with back plate key-key

Entrance door handle with back plate key-thumb

Entrance door handle
with back plate key-thumb

Entrance door handle with round rose key-key

Entrance door handle
with round rose key-key

Entrance door handle with round rose key- thumb turn

Entrance door handle
with round rose key- thumb turn

Finger pull handle for sliding door

Finger pull handle
for sliding door

Handle for sliding door

Handle
for sliding door

Night vent position

Night vent position

Restrictor

Restrictor

Letter plate Secured by Design

Letter plate
Secured by Design

Letter plate Normal

Letter plate
normal

 
 

Security Hardware

Both Rationel FORMA & FORMA+ come with security hardware as standard to meet SBD requirements. The vast majority of timber originates from FSC-certified forests.

Secured By Design
FSC
Rationel

Contact Us


Our Showroom is open by appointment only, so we can give you an individually tailored viewing experience. Call 01226 885019 to arrange a time to suit you, even if this is outside normal office hours or at a weekend.