As expert replacement window installers, we have assisted hundreds of customers in choosing the best windows for their homes and businesses. If you want to know more about hopper and tilt-turn windows, continue reading below for a basic description of each one. Then, to help you decide which window is right for your home, call us. Our window experts are always ready to answer your questions and address your concerns.
Hopper Windows
You see this type of windows all over the country, mostly installed in basements and bathrooms. The excellent ventilation they provide helps prevent enclosed spaces from becoming stuffy or damp. Hopper windows open inward from the top and are hinged on the bottom. They require minimal hardware not only in installation but also in operation. The same handle that locks and unlocks the window with a single turn is also used to open it with a simple pull.
Hopper windows are almost effortless to clean from the inside since the screen is installed on the outside. Because they open inward, added security features such as grates are easy to install on the exterior of the windows. However, this same feature (inward-opening) also makes hopper windows difficult to pair with typical window treatments such as blinds and curtains.
Tilt-Turn Windows
Commonly found in European homes, tilt-turn windows are fast becoming popular in the United States as well. Tilt-turn windows have dual functionality: They can be opened like a casement window, and they also tilt in at the top. The mechanics for both actions are contained within the frame and easily controlled by a lever.
When opened like a casement window, tilt-turn windows allow maximum passage of air into a room. When opened from the top, they prevent small children from climbing up and falling through (as they can from double-hung windows).
Tilt-turn windows work well in a number of residential and commercial applications. Covered exterior spaces in private homes such as sun rooms or pool enclosures are excellent places where the dual functionality of tilt-turn windows can be most advantageous.
Contact us if you need assistance with custom replacement windows. Our expert window installers will install energy-efficient replacement windows for your home that can help lower your utility bills each month. Our prices are always reasonable and fair, although we do have special financing plans available with approved credit as well. Call North Georgia Replacement Windows today and start enjoying the benefits of energy-smart and virtually maintenance-free windows right away.
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