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Sash Windows vs Tilt-and-Turn Windows

Sash or tilt-and-turn? They're very different windows. Here's how they compare.

Two very different approaches

A sash window slides vertically and suits period looks. A tilt-and-turn tilts inward at the top for secure ventilation or swings fully open — a modern, highly functional design with excellent sealing.

What to know

Look for this

  • Sash — vertical slide, period look
  • Tilt-and-turn — tilts or swings, modern
  • Tilt-and-turn seals tighter
  • Tilt-and-turn ventilates securely
  • Sash suits heritage aesthetics

The practical takeaway

If you want period character, sash. If you want ventilation, sealing, and easy cleaning, tilt-and-turn wins comfortably — it's the more functional window by some distance.

Questions

Frequently asked

Sash or tilt-and-turn windows?

Sash suits period character with its vertical slide; tilt-and-turn is far more functional — tilting for secure ventilation, swinging fully open for cleaning, and sealing tightly with multi-point locking.

Which seals better?

Tilt-and-turn — its multi-point locking pulls the sash tight against gaskets all round. Sash windows are harder to seal as well.

Which is easier to clean?

Tilt-and-turn — it swings fully inward, so you can clean the outside from inside.

From our range

What we make

uPVC Sliding Windows

Multi-track windows that need no swing space.

uPVC Casement Windows

Side-hung sashes for full airflow and the tightest seal.

uPVC Performance Systems

Double-glazed acoustic and thermal windows.

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