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A quick guide to casement, tilt & turn, sliding sash, reversible, fixed, parallel and curtain wall windows

Whether you are choosing windows for a new build, extension or renovation, one of the first things you will need to decide on is the type of window. Below is a quick guide to the different types of window on the market.

Casement Windows

This is the most common type of window used in UK housing. The windows are usually divided into several sections or ‘inserts’ that open outwards. Opening windows are usually hinged to the side or the top. Casement windows can be modern or traditional in appearance.

Tilt/Turn windows

This is a type of window most associated with Continental Europe. Typically, these inward opening windows are designed with a smaller number of large inserts and tend to look more modern. Turn the handle through 90° and the window tilts inwards on the bottom hinge; turn the handle through 180° and the window swings inwards on its side hinge.

Sliding Sash Windows

Used widely in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian period homes, the style of the original box sash window remains popular, particularly in the more traditional properties in the UK. There are now a number of more modern interpretations of the original:

  • In keeping with the original design, weights are suspended on cords and housed in the box outer frames. The weights counterbalance the weight of the opening window.
  • A more modern alternative is available where the weights are replaced with a spring balance instead. This has the advantage of reducing the thickness of the outer frame.

Fully Reversible Windows

Primarily designed for flats, these windows usually have a simple design and can be fully rotated for easy cleaning from the inside.

 

Fixed Light Windows

A fixed light or fixed window can be made to complement any of the opening window types described in this guide. They can be very large as the maximum size is not limited by the weight a hinge can carry.

 

 

Parallel opening windows

Seldom used in domestic situations, the parallel opening window is most commonly seen as part of a curtain wall facade. The window is mounted on ‘scissor hinges’ that enable the window to open by moving outwards on all sides, keeping in the same plane as the surrounding wall.

Curtain wall

Curtain wall is a glass facade most often associated with commercial buildings like office blocks. On a smaller scale, curtain wall can have some very striking applications in domestic properties, particularly in creating a double height atrium or stairwell.

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