Why Choose European Style Windows and Doors?

Homeowners, architects, and industry professionals are now discovering the superior function of European Style Windows and Doors. Due to many of it’s advanced functional benefits and superior construction, Tilt-Turn windows and doors are finally making its way to North America.

The Tilt-turn window, engineered to withstand a century of harsh European winters can also endure fierce coastal and island hurricanes. In fact, a properly designed tilt-turn window can satisfy the strict window codes of Dade County Florida.

Here is a short list of features and benefits explaining why the Tilt-Turn technology is better than traditional casement windows.

• Every window and door has two continuous gaskets that seal the entire sash. This double gasket helps provide superior weather and sound resistance
• The Tilt-Turn hardware makes even the largest window open with ease. No more sticky windows or difficult to turn crank-style handles.
• Many American-style windows have exposed locking levers require 2-3 steps to open. Tilt-turn windows can be opened with one hand and in on step.
• Tilt-turn windows have several concealed locking points that go around the entire perimeter of the window. This multipoint locking system provides superior security and strength.
• Cleaning is much easier. Inswing windows make cleaning the exterior of the window as simple as cleaning the interior.
• Safety. For the safety of children and small pets, these windows and doors can be put into the tilt position. The tilt position of a window or door ventilates the room without the hazard of a wide opening that a curious child might fall out of. It is also very convenient for pet owners who can safely ventilate a room while their pet is home alone.
• When in the Tilt-open position, the window is impossible to open from the outside making it a safe way to ventilate a house unatended. The tilt-open position also enables the installation of a security sensor which will only sound an alarm in the turn-open position. This makes makes it possible for the security system to secure all the windows while giving ocupants the option to tilt-open a window without causing an alarm.
• Over time, the effects of structural settlement or seasonal movement of wood buildings might require your windows or doors to be adjusted. Our hardware system is among the most adjustable tilt-turn mechanisms in the world. It is non-prietary and it has been used for over 10 years by more than one hundred European window manufacturers.