ᐅ Experiences with Tilt-Only Windows vs. Tilt-and-Turn Windows?
Created on: 30 Sep 2022 09:51
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Smeagol
Hello,
We have planned a 170x75cm (67x30 inches) window on the west side of the house on both the ground floor and the first floor.
My wife strongly prefers a tilt window for aesthetic reasons (since it’s 1.70 meters (5 feet 7 inches) wide, a single sash window isn’t really an option).
The downside is that you really can’t use that window for cross-ventilation, and it’s also not very easy to clean.
Personally, I would prefer to install a tilt-and-turn window (two sashes) so it can open fully. Of course, it looks a bit less elegant because of the central mullion, but in my opinion, it’s far more practical.
Additionally, I like the idea that you can leave this kind of window open longer in the morning or evening without worrying about insects getting inside through the patio doors.
Does anyone in the forum have ideas on how this could be solved differently?
Thanks and best regards
We have planned a 170x75cm (67x30 inches) window on the west side of the house on both the ground floor and the first floor.
My wife strongly prefers a tilt window for aesthetic reasons (since it’s 1.70 meters (5 feet 7 inches) wide, a single sash window isn’t really an option).
The downside is that you really can’t use that window for cross-ventilation, and it’s also not very easy to clean.
Personally, I would prefer to install a tilt-and-turn window (two sashes) so it can open fully. Of course, it looks a bit less elegant because of the central mullion, but in my opinion, it’s far more practical.
Additionally, I like the idea that you can leave this kind of window open longer in the morning or evening without worrying about insects getting inside through the patio doors.
Does anyone in the forum have ideas on how this could be solved differently?
Thanks and best regards
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SaniererNRW12330 Sep 2022 10:41Smeagol schrieb:
Fully opening windows provide much better fresh air ventilation and cross-ventilation.Nowadays, controlled mechanical ventilation systems are standard. So that argument doesn’t really apply anymore. 😉 Smeagol schrieb:
I can understand fixed glazing for the view, although here you can only see the neighbor’s wall. So it’s rather negligible. ;-)Therefore, there is really no strong reason for tilt-only windows, except for the WAF (wife acceptance factor).C
Costruttrice30 Sep 2022 10:43Do you have a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery?
If yes, I would consider using tilt windows only, since fresh air also comes in through the top. For cleaning, the windows can be almost completely folded flat by removing the support bar.
If you don’t have mechanical ventilation, I would definitely go for double casement windows, as they are clearly better for ventilation.
In our old house, we had two such tilt windows, about 160cm (63 inches) long, and no mechanical ventilation. It regularly annoyed me because you could only ventilate by tilting the window, which I found insufficient. I regretted every day insisting on it just for the looks.
Cleaning wasn’t that difficult though. One of the windows had a higher sill, so my husband had to help me fold it down for cleaning; otherwise, it worked well.
If yes, I would consider using tilt windows only, since fresh air also comes in through the top. For cleaning, the windows can be almost completely folded flat by removing the support bar.
If you don’t have mechanical ventilation, I would definitely go for double casement windows, as they are clearly better for ventilation.
In our old house, we had two such tilt windows, about 160cm (63 inches) long, and no mechanical ventilation. It regularly annoyed me because you could only ventilate by tilting the window, which I found insufficient. I regretted every day insisting on it just for the looks.
Cleaning wasn’t that difficult though. One of the windows had a higher sill, so my husband had to help me fold it down for cleaning; otherwise, it worked well.
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SaniererNRW12330 Sep 2022 10:57dertill schrieb:
Are there no more windows that rotate around the horizontal axis? A sash fully openable for ventilation and cleaning.They are called pivot windows. Old-fashioned, but still available. Usually a custom order – I would estimate around 2,500€ plus extras for one...
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Buschreiter30 Sep 2022 14:10I would definitely choose a flush casement window for a width of 1.70 m (5 feet 7 inches) for the reasons mentioned. Otherwise, after 2-3 years, it tends to sag and become misaligned. Our window manufacturer always says that this kind of tilt-and-turn window at this width should be prohibited.
Buschreiter schrieb:
I would definitely choose a 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) wide window as a flush (stulp) type for the reasons mentioned. Otherwise, after 2-3 years it will start sagging (becoming misaligned). That's why double casement - but whether flush (stulp) or with a mullion (post) doesn't matter for that.
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