Tilt and turn windows

REHAU PVCu tilt & turn windows allow maximum opening widths with the option of a full or limited amount of ventilation. With the tilt & turn opening system, this stylish PVCu window can be tilted inwards from the top for normal ventilation or can be fully opened from the side for full ventilation and ease of maintenance. Inward opening configurations allow for an effective fire escape and ideal for areas with restricted external space for an outward opening solution.

In Germany, traditionally windows are tilt and turn. Our GENEO tilt and turn window profile is made from our new RAU-FIPRO X material. GENEO offers a new generation of fully reinforced sash profiles and adds further benefits.

We also offer tilt and turn windows with our TOTAL70 and Tritec window systems, with the option of 60/70/86 mm profile depths and a range of colour options ensures there is a solution for all refurbishments and new builds.

Benefits of tilt and turn windows

TOTAL70 and Tritec both feature a 16mm integrated eurogroove for maximum choice of standard fittings including the tilt before turn option as well as restrictors.

A choice of opening configurations including inward opening and tilt before turn can provide various benefits in terms of ventilation, ease of escape and cleaning/maintenance.

GENEO tilt and turn windows provide exceptional thermal and acoustic performance as well as larger window sizes and options for aluminium clad windows.

Tilt & Turn Windows

Ingenious Design and Excellent Performance

The tilt-turn is the most popular window style in Europe. Tilt-turn windows are now gaining popularity among discerning architects, designers and homeowners in South Africa.

REHAU Tilt-turn windows are aesthetically pleasing and of high quality. This window style looks stunning, whilst offering a flexible opening option for a wide variety of buildings and applications.

Tilt-turn hardware allows the sash to tilt inward at the top, for secure ventilation, or turn inward providing a wide opening for emergency egress. When closed, this compression-sealed window and door design seals tightly to provide outstanding thermal and acoustical performance.

How the Tilt-Turn System Works

The window will swing inward when opened in the turn position; alternatively, hinges at the bottom allow it to open inward at the top. Both actions are activated by the turn of a lever, which controls all the mechanics within the frame.

There are great benefits to the two opening positions of the tilt-turn window. The turn position allows ample fresh air to pass into the room, it also facilitates cleaning the window. When the window is open at the top, it functions as a safety precaution. Small children cannot climb up the window and fall through. The same function prevents intruders from entering a room. There is simply no way to climb up the window and fit through the small opening, but ventilation is still possible.

• Inward opening for effective fire escape, easy cleaning and where restricted space outside makes outward opening hazardous.
• Full range of supplementary profiles available to suit all installation requirements.
• Noise reduction. The double glazed sealed units reduce outdoor noise levels considerably.
• 4mm to 32mm glazing.
• Internally glazed.
• UV stable and durable.
• Energy Efficient. Ecotec has excellent thermal properties and can easily achieve or better the requirements of SANS 10400 XA.

• Available in White
• Further colour options available from our Authorised Partners.
• Dry glazing with glazing bead and gasket or a co-extruded glazing bead.

• Chamfered sash and outer frame provide extremely slim sight-lines and enhanced aesthetic appeal.
• Inward opening for effective fire escape, easy cleaning and where restricted space outside makes outward opening hazardous.
• Full range of supplementary profiles available to suit all installation requirements.
• Fully compliant with SANS 10400 XA, providing excellent enery saving criteria with double glazing.
• Sound insulation is dependent on glazing specification. For more information please consult one of our Commercial Sales Managers.
• 16mm eurogroove ensures maximum choice of standard fittings, some of which include the tilt before turn option, as well as restrictors.
• 4mm to 32mm glazing.
• Internally glazed.

• Available in classic PVC White.
• Further colour options are available from our Authorised Partners.
• Dry glazing with glazing bead and gasket or a co-extruded glazing bead.
• Supplied with chamfered glazing beads.

• BS EN 12608 (BS 7412) KM 13358
• BS 7950 KM 76189
• PAS 23/24 KM 66461
• BBA Report No.1930

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How Much Do Tilt and Turn Windows Cost?

Tilt and turn windows offer a practical and modern dimension to homes. While most windows open outwards, tilt and turn windows open inwards for increased safety, ventilation and easier upkeep. The tilting vent position is also considered by many to be a very attractive option.

Interested in tilt and turn windows? Find and compare quotes from local window installers by completing our quick online enquiry form. You’ll get free quotes from up to 3 installers and there’s no-obligation to accept any of them.

What are tilt and turn windows?

Tilt and turn windows have long been a popular choice for homeowners on the continent on the due to their excellent weather proofing and security features. These windows are very practical and versatile as they feature a hinge mechanism which means they can be opened in 2 ways.

Tilt and turn windows can be opened fully like a casement window (inwards) or they can be tilted from the bottom so that the top of the window is angled into the room, giving a smaller opening for ventilation. The tilted opening also has the added benefit of increased security and safety as no one can fit through the gap.

How tilt and turn windows work

When the window is in position and the handle is downwards it is fixed securely in position, but the tilt and turn window has a handle which works in 2 different ways.

If you turn the handle 90° the window will swing inwards opening the aperture fully, if you turn the handle 180° it will only tilt open with the aperture mainly at the top.

Advantages of tilt and turn windows

Versatile design & flexible ventilation

One of the biggest advantages of tilt and turn windows is that they offer a great deal of flexibility when it comes to ventilation. You don’t need to have the window fully open to let air into your home, you can simply open it slightly by tilting it. You can then adjust the angle depending on how much ventilation you want. The design also means that when it rains water is prevented from entering your home because of the tilted angle.

Ideal for small spaces

The flexibility of these tilt and turn windows means that if you’d like to be able to open a window in a smaller room for ventilation (such as the bathroom) you can do so without having a large window to swing back into the room.

Easy use & maintenance

As these windows can open fully into the home it’s really easy to clean both the inside and outside without having to use a ladder for upstairs windows or take the risk of leaning outside your window. They are also easy to open and close as the window opens inwards and not outwards.

Air-sealed for insulation

Tilt and turn windows generally have better air-seals than sliding, single hung or double hung window frames. This means less they are less prone to water leakage, cold draughts and you’ll keep more of your heating indoors where it belongs. Better insulated windows should mean you’ll need to use your heating less and could save you money on energy bills.

Unobstructed View

Tilt and turn windows are particularly good for large window spaces as they too provide an unobstructed view and high levels of natural light into a room.

Safety features

Because you can tilt the windows inward just a small amount, this style is particularly suitable for family homes with small children. You’ll still be able to ventilate the house without the danger of children falling out or getting fingers trapped. Also, as these windows can be opened fully they could provide a fire escape in the event of an emergency.

Disadvantages of tilt and turn windows

• Tilt and turn windows can sometimes have wider frames as they have to hold the complex opening mechanism.
• These windows feature a sophisticated mechanism which should be reliable, but if a fault were to develop it could be costly to repair.
• As these windows open inwards you’ll need to give some thought to where you have them installed. You don’t to have things in front of them that will obstruct their opening such as taps or furniture.
• Remember that these windows are capable of opening fully giving a wide aperture. This could be a safety concern in a child’s room where their use of them isn’t supervised.

Types of tilt and turn windows

When it comes to tilt and turn windows, there are 2 main types of material to choose between: uPVC and aluminium.

uPVC frames for your tilt and turn windows are the lowest cost option generally with timber, aluminium and composite all coming in at the higher end of the price scale. uPVC also require less maintenance as wooden windows which can rot over time and aluminium can develop rust. However, when choosing uPVC beware of particularly cheap quotes as poor quality uPVC may warp and discolour over time.

Aluminium frames are a more costly option but they deliver excellent strength for security and durability. They are also recyclable and lower maintenance than timber frames.

Design & colour finishes

Both uPVC and aluminium windows are available in a range of colours finishes so you can pick the style which best suits your home’s architecture and / or interior design. You can even choose a wood grain finish to look like traditional hardwood frames. Your windows can also be glazed in a range of different options including those which let natural light in without compromising privacy.

The direction of tilt is also available as a choice. Your chosen window installer will be talk you through the options available and help you choose the best solution for your property and budget.

Tilt and turn windows blinds

Historically it has been difficult to find blinds to fit tilt and turn window; when the window is tilter the blind needs to sit against the surface and not fall away. However, as the window has become more and more popular in the UK there are now several companies offering a wide range of blinds to suit these windows. You can choose the best colour and opening style to suit your decor.

Tilt and turn window prices

uPVC tilt and turn windows are marginally more expensive than casement windows of the same material. This is because they have more complicated operating systems and locking mechanisms.

In terms of average industry prices, this table shows a few of the most common sizes. This way, you can get a rough idea of the potential cost of uPVC tilt and turn windows including installation.

Size of Window (mm)	Cost Per Window (average)
800 x 800	£450 – £500
1000 x 800	£500 – £550
1000 x 1000	£550 – £600
1200 x 1200	£650 – £700

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The actual price of your windows will be impacted by several factors. These include size, glazing, frame material as well as the rates charged by the installer. To find the best deal you need to compare at least 3 quotes to ensure you’re being offered a competitive price.

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Tilt Turn Windows

One of the most intuitive designs in windows today: the tilt turn window is elegant, unique and user friendly. The Glo tilt and turn window offers multi-use features and provides a plethora of benefits to the occupant of the home.

The tilt turn design is elegant, efficient and durable. (I had to plug our tag line)

We’ve got options! Glo tilt turn windows come with a myriad of options that will leave your designer drooling and your friends green with envy.

Features

Tilt

The tilt function is primarily used for ventilation (No reference to the 1979 classic movie starring Brooke Shields). Tilting inward from the top of the window, the tilt function allows fresh air into the domicile keeping the elements out. Image below shows our Wood Aluminum tilt and turn window.

Turn

The turn function opens the entire window inward. Often used for extreme cases of burnt salmon in the kitchen, the turn function makes cleaning the exterior of the window very convenient and simple. Image below shows our modern aluminum window.

Handles

Handles, handles and more handles! Stainless steel, painted, aluminum, modern, contemporary, traditional. The function is simple, turn 90 degrees and you are operating the turn function, turn 180 degrees and you are operation the tilt function.

Hinges

Who knew they could be so exciting?! The function of these amazing pieces of hardware is to allow the window to tilt and to turn. The exciting piece is they come in a variety of options. Painted (ie. Powder coated), or with hinge cap in the color your heart desires (options vary among product lines), and concealed. Yes that’s right concealed, in Montana some folks call it camouflage, but alas modern design dictates that we hide the hinges in the sash and frame. I suppose we could create Montana camouflage, as everything we do is custom, however we have received no requests for this option to date. The concealed hinges allow for sleek narrow lines on the exterior, providing a clean modern façade that will make you the envy of your neighborhood.

Air seals

Glo European Windows come prepared with 2-4 air seals depending on the product line, keeping your window airtight. For high performance this is a must have. Most high performance buildings have an HRV for fresh air ventilation and did I mention the tilt function?

Glass

The days have passed for single pane units. These dinosaurs have been put out to pasture, Glo tilt turn windows come with double pane, triple pane or even quad pane. Yes, that’s 4, quatro in espanol (don’t ask me to count to 20). The multi pane units supplied by Glo are filled with argon to improve performance and tuned specifically for the altitude of the project they are being delivered to.

Benefits of these bad boys

Tilt Turn

Multi-function capabilities that allow the occupant fresh air and keep the elements out, easy to clean and simple to operate.

Handles

High quality materials and construction provide the occupant an elegant functional window.

Hinges

High quality materials and construction provide the occupant ease of use and durability.

Air Seals

Triple air seals keep the window air tight creating comfort in your living space.

Glass

Argon insulated double, triple and quad pane glazing units create comfort during all seasons. Allowing the occupant expansive views while staying warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Whether modern aluminum windows or timeless wood aluminum windows our clients enjoy the elegant function of the Glo tilt turn windows.

Our windows and doors add value and precision to every project.
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