Let’s face it, choosing the right windows for your home can be daunting. And with so many options to choose from, it’s easy to get overwhelmed before you even begin. That’s why we’re introducing quality European-style tilt and turn windows, which offer a simple, practical, and contemporary dimension to luxury homes.
What is a Tilt and Turn Window?
The Tilt and Turn window may look intimidating, but its two opening methods may improve the living experience of some people. It is not complicated, and the production process is not too different from the outward opening window except the assembly hardware precision is higher. The magic is the hardware system that helps it complete the inward opening and inversion operation: through a set of inward opening and inner inversion hardware systems between the window sashes (corner drive, oblique pull rod, connecting block, flip support block, anti-misoperation device), lock point, lock seat, etc.) to realize two opening methods: inward opening of the sash and inward tilting.
The Benefits of Tilt-and-turn windows
(1) When tilted inwards, it does not occupy indoor space, children can play freely, adults can easily clean the room, and no longer have to worry about the corner of the window hitting the head or body of children.
(2) Compared with other window types, the safety is higher. When the window is closed, the surrounding area can be locked at multiple points, which ensures that the doors and windows are anti-prying and have sealing and thermal insulation effects. Anti-theft can also be prevented. When tilted, the window is only opened with a gap of ten centimeters, and the body cannot penetrate from the outside, which is especially suitable for use when no one is at home for a short period.
(3) The room is ventilated when tilted inward, the wind blows in from the side of the window and does not blow directly on the body, making you feel more comfortable.
(4) When tilting inwards, it can still be ventilated on rainy days, and it can also avoid the problem of forgetting to close the windows due to rain, causing rainwater to drift into the room.
(5) It is convenient to overhaul and lubricate hardware and repair windows when opening inwards, and it is also easy to clean and wipe the glass.
How to pick the right tilt-and-turn windows?
Here are some things to pay attention to when selecting the right tilt-and-turn windows:
1. Overall Structure
Whether the structural design of the window is reasonable or not directly affects the installation, maintenance, and use, it is necessary to consider in advance the height of the ceiling at home and the layout of curtains, wall lamps, cabinets, etc. that affect the inward inclination of the windows. A good inward opening and inner inverted window structure design are reasonable and of good quality.
2. Switch test
Open and close the window several times to test whether it is smooth and whether there is a sense of stuttering, especially whether the window sash is firm when tilted inward, whether the switching between functions is smooth and whether there is a stuttering phenomenon.
3. Hardware accessories
Hardware accessories are the key parts of window experience and service life. The smoothness and service life of windows largely depends on the quality of the
hardware system. Please pay attention to the following 2 points when purchasing:
a: Be sure to choose a complete set of hardware system accessories of a unified brand, rather than patchwork of various brands. Before buying, you may want to look around the entire tilt-and-turn window and several obvious hardware parts.
b: Because of the particularity of the opening method of Tilt-and-turn doors and windows, the upper hinge of the door and window is movable (whether it is an exposed hinge or a hidden hinge). Poor quality tilt-and-turn window and its sealing of the area will not be done well. This phenomenon is common. Here, we will teach you a simple identification method: open the Tilt-and-turn window and turn it inward several times, then turn the handle to lock the window. Then press hard on the four corners of the window, especially the left and right corners on the top of the window. If it is found that there is shaking, or the four corners are shaking differently, it means that the sealing performance is not good.
4. Performance
Compared to ordinary windows, there are at least 3 seals for Tilt-and-turn windows, so its water tightness, air tightness, sound insulation effect, heat insulation performance, and moisturizing performance are better. When purchasing, you can look at the suction cavity of the window. The structure understands the relevant performance, and at the same time, due to the “inside-down” state of the Tilt-and-turn windows, it can withstand some direct attacks such as strong winds, blizzards, and sandstorms.
5. Window Design
The window design should be matched and coordinated with the overall decoration style of the home. The colors are generally available in a variety of options, and even the indoor and outdoor colors can be different. If necessary, the designer can customize it.
Hopefully, you now have a clear idea of how to choose a Tilt-and-turn window. To ensure your safety and improve your living experience, you can learn about CMECH’s high-quality tilt-and-turn window hardware system. If you need a consultation before purchasing, please contact our CMECH experts for more information.
