Which is better, tilt and turn or casement windows?
Neither is better for every room. Tilt and turn windows give secure ventilation, inside cleaning and tight sealing but open inwards. Casement windows are simpler, open outwards, and cost less. Choose by the room layout, the opening size and how you want to ventilate.
When is tilt and turn better?
- Upper floors, where cleaning from inside matters
- Rooms needing secure night ventilation
- Larger openings that benefit from multipoint locking
When is a casement better?
Where inward swinging would clash with furniture or blinds, where budget matters, or where a traditional look is wanted. Casements also work well with friction stays for easy opening.
Does either meet fire escape rules better?
Both can, provided the clear opening is at least 0.33 square metres, 450 mm in height and width, and the cill is no higher than 1100 mm. Hinge position and restrictors can reduce the opening, so check at survey.
Many homes mix both styles: casements in some rooms and tilt and turn in others. Jake surveys every job himself, and JMF Windows Oxford fits aluminium windows with a 10-year guarantee and Certass registration.
Thinking about new windows? Jake surveys every job himself, and our quotes are free, in writing and without obligation. We fit across Oxford, Kidlington, Bicester, Witney, Abingdon and the villages around. Call 01865 708464 or ask for a free quote.
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