Is tilt & turn the right window style for your home
The practicality and convenience of the tilt and turn window’s dual opening mechanism means that the style is growing in popularity. Homeowners are increasingly demanding solutions that will give them greater control over the look, feel and function of their homes (whether that means using smart-home systems, or installing sliding or folding internal doors to control the way in which rooms can open up), and tilt and turn windows do just this. As well as being secure, energy-efficient and easy to maintain, they are also beautiful. Whether they’re right for you is largely dependent on your needs.
What are tilt and turn windows?
Tilt and turn windows are designed to function in two different ways, depending on the function that you require. The sash can either tilt inwards on a horizontal axis, opening up the top of the window to let in fresh air, or turn on the vertical axis, much like a traditional window style. This gives you greater control over the level of airflow in the room: if you just need steady ventilation, then the tilt function is ideal; if it’s a particularly hot day, and you want to let in a breeze, then you can use the turn function to open up your room.
Tilt and turn windows are highly versatile, and can be used in conjunction with other window styles. You can add a tilt and turn option to your sash windows, for example, so that, as well as one sash sliding up and down, the sashes can also tilt into the room. If you have folding windows, or a setup where each pane can move independently of the others, then you can implement tilt and turn technology into the lead window, to afford you greater flexibility in how you can use your windows.
What are the benefits of tilt and turn windows?
The main advantages of tilt and turn windows are that they are exceptionally easy to clean, and safe to use. By twisting the handle in a particular way, you are able to open up the entire window into your room, and then tilt it to reach other parts of the window frame. The flexibility of the window means that you can wipe both the inward- and outward-facing glass. As well as saving you time and effort, this is a perfectly safe way to clean your upstairs windows. Also, if you have young children in the house, you might find that the tilt function provides a safer living environment, as you can fit a restrictor to stop it opening too far.
Here at Hamilton Windows, our tilt and turn windows can be customised to your exact specification. Contact us today to find out more. If you are looking to upgrade your windows and live in Cheam or the surrounding areas we’re ready to help
