The Tilt Turn Window: Where To Put It And How Is It Beneficial?

The tilt turn windows in London is a unique model in the world of glazing both by its opening system as by its dimensions and use. The installation of this type of window is sometimes the only way to ventilate and create a skylight in some small rooms or narrow corridors.

What is a tilt turn window?

Tilt turn windows in London are small and placed in height or in transom (above a door or window). It resembles the fixed frame window with the difference that it can partially open. The leaf tilts inwards on a horizontal axis thanks to hinges located on the bottom of the window. The opening is therefore from the top. The opening of the leaf is limited to an angle of about 15 cm, so it cannot be opened wide. The system is operated manually (hook, cable) or more rarely by an electrical installation. There are many models of tilt turn windows. Standard or customized, they are available in all materials (PVC, wood, aluminium) and all glazing (single, double and triple glazing). The installation of a tilt turn window is possible in the new as in the renovation.

The tilt turn window: multiple benefits

Even though tilt turn windows in London do not have the same functions as conventional installations, they offer an ideal solution as a complement to opening, ventilation and luminance in a room. The system of the tilt turn makes it possible to gain space thanks to its limited opening and the window takes less space than a standard model like windows with French doors for example. The installation of a tilt turn window also makes it possible to ventilate a room even if there is wind, without risk of the window slamming in the air currents. Its unique opening system makes it one of the most secure windows. As it cannot fully open, there is no risk of falling for the children and it protects from malicious intrusions and intrusions.

Where to install a tilt turn window?

The tilt turn window is placed in a transom, over a window or a door, or in height in rooms without windows like a cellar, a laundry, a garage, a staircase, an attic. The installation of a tilt turn window saves artificial light and provides ventilation while gaining room in the room. It is recommended to call a professional because the installation of a tilt turn window is a special system that requires doorframes and adapted mechanisms. Moreover, the installation of this window is often carried out at height and must therefore be carried out under optimal safety conditions.

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