Our aluminium tilt & turn windows can be finished in the full range of colours just like any of our window products. Since these often go in modern settings, we frequently do them in neutral modern colours – charcoal greys, jet black, pure white. However, they’re fully customisable, so if your decor calls for a bronze, silver, or even a bold red, we can do it. Many high-end apartments might opt for a metallic or anodic grey finish for a chic look – we can supply anodised finishes if specified (those give a nice metallic sheen and ultra-durable finish). If you want the inside a different colour than outside (maybe outside to match building facade, inside to match room interior), we can do dual-colour with no issue due to the thermal break allowing separate coating. The handles typically come in standard colours (white, black, silver, etc.) – we’ll choose a handle finish that complements the frame (or special-order a custom handle colour if needed). All coatings on our windows meet Qualicoat standards for quality, meaning they won’t peel or flake and have excellent colour retention. Especially for tilt & turns which often have large sash frames, the finish quality is evident – smooth, even coating is our standard. If part of a larger project, we ensure your tilt & turn windows match any other aluminium elements (doors, other windows) in colour and gloss level perfectly. Simply let us know your desired colour or if you need samples, we can provide. We’re seeing a trend of some clients choosing a specific interior colour for these – e.g., a warm white inside to blend with walls, while having a darker external frame for contrast – that’s easily achievable. No matter what, the colour you choose will be factory applied and baked on, giving a maintenance-free beautiful appearance for the long term.

We glaze our tilt & turn windows with high-performance units comparable to our other windows. Because these windows often can be larger, we pay attention to glass strength – using appropriate thickness (e.g., 6mm glass instead of 4mm for bigger panes to reduce deflection). As standard, they’ll have a double-glazed unit with low-E coating and argon gas for energy efficiency. Given tilt & turns are often used in noise-sensitive urban builds, we can also do acoustic laminated glass configurations to dampen sound (many city apartments appreciate the near “silence” when windows are closed). Safety wise, if a tilt & turn is large enough to be considered a door or low window, we’ll use toughened safety glass as required by regs. Tilt & turns in upper floors not usually a human impact risk, but we still often use toughened for those big panes for safety in case of accidental breakage. If your building has specific requirements (like triple glazing for Passivhaus-level performance), our systems can accommodate that – we’ll adjust gasket and bead to thicker units. The seal of the window combined with quality glass also nearly eliminates drafts and condensation – a big difference if you’re upgrading from older windows. For UV or solar concerns (like in an office with computers near window or a home with lots of sun), we can offer tints or solar control coatings to reduce glare and UV ingress. But often, the advantage of tilt & turn is you can open it fully if it’s too warm anyway! If desired, we can integrate blinds inside the glass, though generally with tilt & turns people opt for external blinds or none at all (since cleaning outer glass is easy, regular blinds suffice). All glass units have warm-edge spacers to cut down condensation. And if privacy is needed (like bathroom tilt & turn or a window facing a neighbor), we can use obscured glass. Ultimately, we’ll choose the right glazing spec to optimize energy, acoustics, and safety for your specific application – making your tilt & turn windows as high-performing as the frames themselves.

For more detailed information, you might look at our Tilt & Turn Window Product Brochure, which outlines the mechanism, benefits, and options (if not directly on our site, we can send you a manufacturer brochure from the system supplier). We can also provide technical specification sheets – for instance, a hardware guide that shows how the tilt/turn mechanism works, or the Smart Tilt & Turn Window datasheet if we’re using Smart’s system. For architects or engineers, we have section drawings and test certificates (air/water/structural performance data) for these windows – often included in our technical catalogue or available on request. If you’re installing these, our Installation Guidelines (available in the downloads or manual) will help, although they install similar to other windows with the addition of adjusting the hinge and lock cams which we detail. Also, a User Guide for the end-user might be in our downloads – explaining how to operate tilt & turn handles properly (very handy for new users who might not have seen this type of window before). We encourage prospective buyers to check out these documents or ask us for them – once you see the design and testing behind tilt & turns, you’ll understand why they have such a solid reputation for performance. All the relevant downloads are accessible in our resource section, and of course, our team is always here to answer questions if something isn’t covered in a brochure or you need project-specific advice.