Tilt and Turn Windows across Devon

We supply and fit tilt and turn windows throughout Devon, from Exeter and Newton Abbot out to the coast and the market towns. A tilt and turn sash hangs on a single geared mechanism with two positions. Turn the handle ninety degrees and the sash tilts inward at the head for ventilation; turn it a further ninety and the whole sash swings inward on side hinges for cleaning or escape.

Every quote is surveyed on site, priced per opening in writing and covered by a 10 year guarantee. If you would like the local detail for your own town, the service pages cover the housing stock, the council and the exposure in each area.

What tilt and turn windows are, in plain terms

A tilt and turn sash hangs on a single geared mechanism with two positions. Turn the handle ninety degrees and the sash tilts inward at the head for ventilation; turn it a further ninety and the whole sash swings inward on side hinges for cleaning or escape.

The point is not novelty. Tilted, the opening is at high level and restricted, which ventilates a room without leaving a climbable gap. Fully open, the outer face of the glass is inside the room, which is why the format is standard on flats and any window that cannot be reached safely from outside.

The specification points that decide the price

Quotes for tilt and turn windows vary widely because the specification varies widely. Ask for these lines in writing and two quotes become comparable.

• Multi point gearing with mushroom cams engaging on all four sides of the sash
• Restrictors and a child lock position where the window serves a bedroom or landing
• Correct sash weight rating, because oversized sashes drop and bind on the tilt arm
• Adequate internal clearance so the inward sash does not foul blinds, sills or radiators
• Egress dimensions checked on rooms that need a means of escape opening

Where tilt and turn windows are the wrong choice

We fit several window types, so we have no reason to push one. These are the cases where we would steer you elsewhere.

• It needs clear internal space, so it suits kitchens and bathrooms badly if the sill is crowded
• The gearing costs more than a standard casement of the same size
• Period frontages usually want a casement or sash profile instead

How we work

Every job starts with a free survey at your property. We measure each opening, look at the reveal, the drainage and the hardware, and tell you where a repair or an on site respray would serve you better than a replacement.

Pricing is per opening and in writing, dates are agreed before any money changes hands, and the work carries our 10 year guarantee. We cover Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset from our workshop at Cranbrook near Exeter.

Other window types we fit

Aluminium Windows: slim powder coated frames that carry big glass without heavy sightlines. Bay and Bow Windows: structurally supported bays that keep the original proportions of the elevation. Flush Casement Windows: sashes that sit level with the frame, the way a traditional timber window does. Triple Glazing: three panes and two cavities where the room genuinely needs the extra performance.

How tilt and turn windows work

Turn the handle one way and the sash tilts inward from the top, giving secure background ventilation. Turn it the other way and the whole sash swings inward like a door, so you can clean the outside glass from inside the room. Closed, the multi-point lock engages around the frame.

Aluminium tilt and turn windows

Tilt and turn windows are available in uPVC and in aluminium. Aluminium tilt and turn windows have slimmer powder-coated frames that suit large openings and contemporary homes, while uPVC is the more economical choice. Both can be made in any RAL colour.

• Easy cleaning of upstairs glass from inside
• Secure ventilation in the tilt position
• uPVC or aluminium, any RAL colour
• Good for flats and upper floors

Tilt and turn window repair and installation

Tilt and turn mechanisms have more moving parts than a casement, so a window that sticks, drops or will not tilt usually needs the hardware adjusting or replacing rather than a new window. We repair sound frames and install new tilt and turn windows across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset, including Dorset and Somerset towns such as Poole, Bournemouth and Yeovil.

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