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uPVC Window Opening Types Explained

uPVC windows open in different ways. Here's a guide to the opening types and what each suits.

Reading as a…

For your home, we suggest opening types room by room — sliding for space, casement for sealing.

The main opening types

uPVC windows come in several opening styles — sliding, casement (side-hung), tilt-and-turn, awning, and fixed. Each suits different ventilation, space, and sealing needs.

What to know

Look for this

  • Sliding — glides on tracks, no swing space
  • Casement — hinges out, tightest seal
  • Tilt-and-turn — tilts in or swings open
  • Awning — top-hung, opens outward
  • Fixed — non-opening, maximum light

Why it matters for your windows

The right opening type depends on the room, the space around the window, and how much ventilation and sealing you want. We advise per opening when we measure.

Questions

Frequently asked

What are the uPVC window opening types?

Sliding, casement (side-hung), tilt-and-turn, awning (top-hung), and fixed. Each suits different ventilation, space, and sealing needs.

Which opening type seals best?

Casement and tilt-and-turn seal tightest via multi-point locking against gaskets; sliding is good with quality interlocks.

How do I choose an opening type?

By the room, the space around the window, and the ventilation you want — we advise per opening.

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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Talk to the maker, not a middleman

Tell us your openings and we'll measure on site, advise, and give you a real quote — factory-direct from our Pannimadai works in Coimbatore.