Quality steel locking plates that ensure excellent break-in protection when the window is closed or set to micro-ventilation
Simple and highly practical, tilt and turn windows feature a pioneering European opening system. Unlike traditional Georgian sash or single and double hung products that can be heavy or hard to clean, tilt and turn models feature one glazed panel encased by a single frame. From leaning ajar to fully swinging inwards like a door, secure and versatile options, which bring differing amounts of air into interiors, are made possible. Just read on to find out more and discover how our German windows can be custom-made with color finishes, tailored glazing, and further features to perfectly suit your requirements.
Tilt and Turn Operation Explained
One handle, four positions
- Closed
When the handle faces downwards, the window is closed. All quality metal pins are secured within the durable locking plates. The handle itself may also be locked with a key. - Optional micro-ventilation
If requested, the window can be manufactured so that the handle can also be set to 45°. The sash moves slightly away from the frame, creating a small 6 mm gap all around. Security is maintained as the window remains locked in place but fresh air can now circulate interiors for extended periods. - Turned
Once the handle is moved clockwise to 90°, all pins are released from their locking plates and the casement can be swung fully open to the interior on its hinges. This is ideal for easy cleaning, adding an emergency exit, and fully ventilating interiors. - Tilted
When the handle is set to 180°, the sash will lean out of its frame at the top by around 15° and stay fixed at the bottom. A subtle yet continuous air supply is provided as well as good break-in protection.
The Key Benefits of a Tilt and Turn Window
- Versatile openings for airing: At Neuffer customers can opt for a tilt and turn window equipped with all positions, closed, tilt, turn, and micro-ventilation. Alternatively, a turn-only or tilt-only system can be chosen to meet different budget and safety requirements.
- Low maintenance: The products can be easily cleaned from the inside as they swing fully open. Clear views out and bright elegance are therefore a given.
- Excellent fire escapes: Particularly when installed on a ground floor, a tilt and turn or turn-only window with generous dimensions that swings fully open can function as an important emergency exit.
- Compatible with additional child safety features: Whether you select a sash opening limiter that restricts how far the casement can open to or a lockable handle, our windows can feature various measures to keep children safe.
- Purpose-designed insulation: From particularly energy-efficient thermal performance to custom soundproofing, our special glazing can insulate products to reduce utility bills and create peaceful interiors.
- Superior security: With a customizable number of durable metal locking points as well as the option to add exterior robust roller shutters or high resistance glass, our windows can offer premium break-in protection up to burglar resistance class RC3.
Technical Details
A dual function element which prevents the window from being misused and ensures the sash enters the frame correctly
Mushroom pins that create a tight seal and lock effectively into their respective plates
Fully concealed hinges that can hold sashes of up to 100 kg and make for a sleek, stylish exterior
The Perfect Solution for Every Project
Whether it’s a new construction or a renovation—at Neuffer, bespoke solutions are our core focus. Using our expert knowledge, we bring visions to life across the globe: from modern mountain chalets in the Rockies to elegant beach houses on the New Zealand coast. These projects showcase the versatility of our products and their ability to adapt to diverse climates and architectural styles. Your dream project is in the best of hands. Let’s create something great together—contact us today!
Find The Right Material for You
At Neuffer window frames can come in different materials. No one material is necessarily better than another and rather all offer unique benefits that may be better suited to some projects than others. Read a useful overview of our vinyl, wood, aluminum, aluminum vinyl, and aluminum clad wood options by clicking below.
Deciding on The Ideal Window Type
As with frame material, there is no best choice of window. The product type and its opening should rather reflect unique customer priorities and requirements. For clients installing ground floor windows that are easily accessible but slightly hidden from view and where the space already has a good source of ventilation, our fixed products that provide maximum security may be the most suitable option, for example. For particularly easy cleaning, on the other hand, our pivot mechanisms may then be more ideal.
If customers are after flexible function though and desire different degrees of ventilation, we tend to recommend tilt and turn windows. Not every window requires the full functionality though. A tilt-only variant of this system may be enough, especially when there are areas that lack the space for the sash to swing fully inwards. This option can also provide better security and is often ideal when installed high up as an upper fanlight element. When used in this way, the window can commonly be operated with a motor and effectively airs kitchens and bathrooms while bringing privacy.
A turn-only variant, on the other hand, can be suited to customers who only want maximum air supply and to fully bring the outside in when the sash is open. They may therefore have no need for a combined tilt function or could make savings here. Still can’t choose between openings? You may not need to if a window with multiple sashes is chosen. Our products can feature one glazed panel, for example, but it is also possible to have two or three sashes next to each other inside the frame.
This can make particularly large dimensions structurally possible while the different sashes can be operated separately from one another. One panel could be fixed, for example, while another could feature a tilt-only system, and the third a tilt and turn mechanism.
Further Window Opening Systems
Discover our wide range of opening styles to suit every need.
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