The term “tilt and turn windows” refers to the movement or tilt movement that is featured in tilt and turn windows. As you can see in the illustration above, they are windows placed in a frame that can rotate in two directions, allowing in air without creating an open space. Windows are commonly used in homes for this purpose.

You may have seen or used tilt and turn windows in your homes. For houses that feature these types of window treatments, the usual color scheme is wood, white, beige, and black. In addition, a variety of other colors are also available. These days, tilt and turn windows are also referred to as expression blinds. If you’re interested in having your house converted or added onto, you can ask your window contractor for more information on this type of window treatments.

These types of windows were originally created to provide ventilation in a room. They also allow the homeowner to control the amount of light that can enter a room. For these purposes, they are normally fitted inside or next to the ceiling, with the louvers being angled to allow ventilation through them. Today, however, tilt and turn shades are available in many styles, allowing them to be incorporated into a wider variety of homes.

The tilt function allows a lot of freedom of movement for the louvers. They can be moved up and down, rotated ninety degrees or sideways, or even positioned diagonally. Because the slats are angled, the amount of light that can enter a room is directly related to how much sunlight can enter through the opened frames. On a sunny day, the louvers will allow in more light than if they were fully closed.

These window coverings have two basic operating mechanisms. The first is the mechanical lift function. These frames have a recess in the top, bottom, or both sides of the louvers. Once they are installed, they can be pushed up and down to adjust the angle of the louvers. When they are fully closed, the opening is about forty-five degrees to the left or right of the occupant.

The second function is by tilting the louvers in the center of the frame. It is possible to either slightly tilt the windows or completely tilt the unit. The tilt mechanism is not particularly efficient. However, some tilt features are more effective than others. The tilt-to-locked mechanisms provide better seals than the non tilting versions, preventing rain and snow from entering through the open slats. Windows with the double-sided tilt feature, however, are only suitable for buildings with at least one story.

Most tilt-to-turn windows tilt on hinged mechanisms that allow them to tilt into either the left or right, and the unit does not turn on its side. The majority of tilt-to-locked units are made with air seals. These air seals are positioned between the two hinges to prevent air from entering or escaping between the slats. This seals the window air flow so that the unit does not overheat.

Most modern tilt-to-turn windows consist of double-sided panels that are installed within blinds. The slats are opened in either direction or completely, and the blinds are operated from either the left or right side of the unit. The blinds can either be drawn up completely to allow full ventilation of the room, or the lower edge of the blinds can be pulled back completely for partial shade.

The slats in tilt-to-turn windows are usually plastic or composite wood and metal frames. These frames are usually molded to form the impression of a full-length, natural-looking wood shutter. Slats are then installed within these frames and held in position by a plastic or metal screws. Sometimes these frames have a center channel where the louvers can be turned. In other cases, the louvers may rotate horizontally and the inside of the channels can be left clear.

Tilt and turn windows require continuous operation for them to be effective; therefore they should be kept closed when not in use. Otherwise, they will quickly fill up with dust and become a haven for insects, rodents and pests. In addition, open windows to provide the environment for excessive moisture to accumulate between the window frames and the interior of the house. These conditions may eventually cause rotting and damage to the wood frame of the window.

Because tilt-to-turn windows require continuous operation to keep them operating smoothly, most manufacturers of this type of window treatment include a two-year warranty on the manufacturing frames. These warranties usually cover physical damage that occur to the tilt-to-turn windows blinds themselves as well as damage caused by mold, pests or weathering. Some manufacturers offer extended warranties to cover additional damage caused by wind, hail or rain that damage the original wooden frames.