A tilt and turn window does two things with one handle. In one position the sash tilts inward at the top, so you get ventilation with the window still locked along most of its edge. In another it swings fully inward like a door, for cleaning and for maximum airflow.
It always opens inward, never outward. Ours are made to measure in pine, alu-clad pine or uPVC, in 32 layouts, on a 70 mm frame or 92 mm where you want triple glazing in timber.
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Tilt-and-turn windows have some special advantages over outward-opening casement windows and topguided windows.
A tilt & turn window is primarily characterized by one thing: It always opens inward into the room. Additionally, it can be opened in two different ways, as the name of the window suggests. The tilt function allows the window to be tilted inward for ventilation. The hinges of the window are located at the bottom edge, allowing it to tilt inward from the top of the window frame.
The second opening option is to fully open the window inward to the side. Since the window opens inward and swings to the side, it is very easy to clean from the inside.
Tilt & turn windows are particularly suitable for rooms where cleaning the windows from the outside is difficult. Additionally, the window can be tilted, ensuring good air flow. Therefore, it is also perfect as a basement window, where more frequent airing may be necessary.
At Sparwindows, you will find a wide selection of tilt & turn windows made from various materials with 70-92 mm profiles. Additionally, we offer up to 12 years of warranty on your new windows. When you buy an affordable window from our range, you are always on the safe side.
The turn position is the one people demonstrate in a showroom. The tilt position is the one you will use every day.
Tilted, the window gives you a steady trickle of air without a draught across the room, because the opening is at the top and the air arrives above head height rather than at ankle level. It moves enough moisture out of a bathroom or a kitchen to keep condensation off the glass, which is the single most common complaint about a well-sealed modern window.
And it does that while the sash is still engaged with the frame along the bottom and both sides. You can leave a room aired while you are in another part of the house, which is not something you would do with a window swung wide open.
That combination suits bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens better than any other opening type we make.
The tilt position is the reason this window type is specified so often in family homes and in flats.
Tilted, the opening runs along the head of the sash, several feet above the floor, and it is a gap rather than a doorway. A child cannot climb through it and cannot fall out of it, and the sash is still locked to the frame along the bottom and sides.
You get the ventilation a bedroom needs overnight without the opening a wide-swung window leaves.
All three carry the same mechanism. The difference is what you do to them over the next twenty years.
Most people order white. It is worth spending a minute on whether another colour suits the house better, because the windows are one of the few things that give a facade its character.
The 70 mm frame is the standard, and it takes double glazing across all three materials.
Triple glazing in a timber or alu-clad timber tilt and turn window needs a 92 mm frame depth, because a third pane and a second cavity have to fit inside the sash and the sash still has to carry itself on the hardware.
So decide on the glazing before you decide on the frame. If triple glazing matters to you and the material is timber, the 92 mm frame is the one to configure.
Every window is made to measure, so there is no list price. Yours is calculated from the size you enter, the layout, the material, the frame depth, the glazing and the fittings, and the configurator prices it as you build, including VAT.
A tilt and turn window costs more than a fixed pane or a single-action window of the same size, and the reason is the hardware. One sash doing two jobs needs gearing along three edges rather than a hinge and a latch, and that gearing is a real part of what you are paying for.
Beyond that, material moves the price more than any single option, and frame depth more than most people expect.
No. A tilt and turn window opens inward only, in both of its positions. There is no outward-opening version, and that is a design consequence rather than an option we have left out: the hardware that lets one sash do two jobs sits on the inside face of the frame.
That is worth planning around before you order. The sash will swing into the room, so it meets curtains, blinds, a roller shade and anything standing on the sill. Allow the depth of the sash as clear space in front of the window.
If you need a window that opens outward, look at our top guided windows or casement windows.
One handle, one set of gearing, three positions.
A tilt and turn window is a window whose sash does two things with one handle. In one handle position it tilts inward at the top for ventilation, with the sash still locked along the bottom and both sides. In another it swings fully inward like a door, for cleaning and full airflow. It always opens inward, never outward.
No. Tilt and turn windows open inward only, in both positions, because the hardware that gives one sash two functions sits on the inside of the frame. Allow the depth of the sash as clear space in front of the window, and remember that curtains, blinds and anything on the sill are in the way. For an outward-opening window, look at top guided or casement instead.
Tilt and turn windows are one of the safer options with children, because of the tilt position. Tilted, the opening runs along the head of the sash well above floor level and is a gap rather than a doorway, so a child cannot climb through or fall out, and the sash stays locked to the frame along the bottom and both sides. You get overnight ventilation without a wide opening.
Yes. Ours come in pine, alu-clad pine and uPVC, all made to measure and all carrying the same mechanism. Pine can be painted, stained or clear-lacquered and repainted in any colour later, which is why it is the usual choice in conservation areas. Alu-clad pine keeps timber profiles indoors and drops the outside maintenance to washing.
Tilt and turn windows cost more than a single-action window of the same size, and the hardware is the reason. One sash performing two functions needs multi-point gearing along three edges rather than a hinge and a latch. What you get for it is a ventilation position you can leave open safely, and access to both faces of the glass from indoors.
Triple glazing in a timber or alu-clad timber tilt and turn window needs a 92 mm frame depth, rather than the standard 70 mm. A third pane and a second cavity have to fit within the sash, and the sash still has to carry its own weight on the hardware. Decide on the glazing before you configure the frame.
One of the factors that must be considered when choosing new windows and doors is the maintenance they require. The material of the window plays a crucial role in this regard. At Sparwindows, you can choose from three different materials. More information and answers to any questions can be found below.
Most older houses have traditional windows made entirely of wood. Many still prefer this type because of its traditional appearance. Sparwindows also offers wooden windows, available with a colored paint finish, stain, or clear laquer.
All pine windows from Sparwindows consist mainly of heartwood. That means they are windows with a long lifespan. However, you should be prepared for the fact that wooden windows require some maintenance, as the use of wood preservatives/paint is necessary to ensure the windows have the longest possible lifespan. If you prefer low-maintenance windows, you should consider one of our other window materials.
Alu/clad windows are a good alternative if you want to reduce maintenance. Tilt & turn windows made of alu/clad are wooden products with aku-cladding on the outside. You enjoy the aesthetic advantages of beautiful wooden profiles on the inside while significantly reducing maintenance on the outside compared to wooden windows.
The aluminum used in alu/clad window is powder-coated, giving you a huge selection of different colors. While most people opt for white windows, we recommend considering whether another color might suit your house even better. Windows are one of the most important features that can give your house individuality. So, choose wisely.
The production of uPVC tilt and turn windows have developed significately, therefore plastic windows are now the most durable windows and require the least maintenance.
If you want as little maintenance as possible, you should opt for uPVC windows. uPVCwindows simply need to be wiped with a damp cloth if they get dirty, and they will look like new again.
At Sparwindows, we also offer many other types of windows. The windows mainly differ in their opening mechanisms. One of the following windows may better suit your requirements.
Reversible windows have many of the same advantages as tilt & turn windows. The 180-degree swing mechanism is ideal for upper floors where window cleaning from the inside is required. These windows are extremely practical and open outward, so it might be worth considering if they might better meet your requirements better.
Topguided windows are the most popular type of window in Scandinavia and Great Britain, among other places. Our Danish topguided windows are equipped with concealed hinges, as the window sash is attached to slide rails in the frame. Along with the narrow frames of Danish windows, you get a very modern and elegant design. However, it is important to note that the outside of a casement window cannot be cleaned from the inside.
If you need a window for a large window area, you should consider fixed windows. These windows cannot be opened but are cheaper than other windows and provide better light. You could also consider a fixed topguided window consisting of fixed glazing and topguided sash, where part of the window area can be opened while the rest is fixed.
For windows in one of the central rooms of the house, it can be worthwhile to think creatively. For example, you could enlarge the wall opening to make room for a double door as an entrance or patio door. This ensures optimal light and allows you to access the outside more quickly.
At Sparwindows, you will find a wide selection of windows and doors. The first step in buying windows is choosing a specific window type, and then you have a lot of options regarding colors and materials, etc. Creative ideas can certainly be worthwhile, because even though we do not carry interior doors, we offer a huge selection of exterior doors and door accessories. Who knows, maybe a tilt-and-turn patio door will better meet your needs than a window.
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