Discover Premium European Tilt-and-Turn Windows

At RAVEN, all operable windows feature advanced tilt-and-turn mechanisms, a hallmark of innovative European engineering. This dual-function window system uniquely combines two practical modes within a single design:

1. Turn (Inswing Mode): By rotating the handle horizontally, the window swings fully inward. This full-opening feature allows effortless cleaning, safe maintenance, and maximum ventilation, providing complete indoor access without external risk.

2. Tilt Mode: With the handle rotated upward vertically, the window gently tilts inward at the top, creating an approximate 4-inch opening. This smart, partial opening directs fresh air upward toward the ceiling, efficiently pushing stale, stratified air out and improving overall air circulation. Tilt mode ensures controlled, comfortable ventilation regardless of outdoor weather conditions. The tilt-and-turn window design offers numerous benefits, including enhanced ventilation, exceptional weather resistance, and unparalleled ease of maintenance, making it ideal for modern homes and commercial spaces.

The energy-efficient ventilation of our European tilt-and-turn windows strategically introduces fresh air toward the ceiling, effectively displacing stale indoor air that naturally rises due to stratification. This controlled ventilation solution significantly enhances indoor air quality and overall comfort.

Unlike traditional casement outswing windows, the inward-tilting mechanism permits continuous, all-weather ventilation. This design provides superior protection as weather-resistant windows, ensuring uninterrupted airflow even during harsh conditions like heavy rain, strong winds, storms, or severe winter weather, including snow and ice buildup.

Following this, our tilt-and-turn windows are designed to function as highly effective

weather-resistant windows. The angled tilt opening at the top significantly reduces exposure to precipitation and external weather elements, helping maintain consistent and comfortable indoor environments year-round. This controlled opening, approximately 4 inches at the top, ensures continuous ventilation while effectively preventing weather intrusion.

The natural angle promotes efficient water runoff, using gravity to direct precipitation away from the interior. Water contacting the outer frame or glass effortlessly flows downward into specially engineered external drainage channels within the window frame. Additionally, tilt-and-turn windows incorporate tightly engineered weatherproof gaskets and seals along their perimeter.

These seals securely compress when the window is closed or slightly tilted open, creating a robust barrier against water infiltration even during extreme weather conditions, ensuring superior protection and lasting performance.

Another important functional feature is the external insect screen design. On outswing casement windows, screens are positioned inside. When closing the window in the evening, insects attracted by the light become trapped between the window pane and the screen. Over time, this results in an unwanted buildup of insects inside your living space, negatively affecting cleanliness and indoor air quality. In contrast, the external insect screens utilized by RAVEN Windows prevent insects from entering the home altogether, effectively keeping them outside. Furthermore, since insect screens inherently act as filters to some extent, internal screens not only trap insects but also collect dust on their surfaces. RAVEN’s external screens address this issue, as they naturally clean themselves during rainfall, reducing the need for frequent maintenance, sustaining cleanliness and overall comfort.

On the other hand, tilt-and-turn windows feature specialized hardware designed to be adjustable in three directions and allow precise adjustment of the seal compression—all conveniently accessible from inside the house. This innovative design significantly simplifies window maintenance from inside, eliminating the potential safety risks associated with external servicing.

Homeowners and building managers benefit from reduced maintenance effort and heightened safety, as there's no need for ladders or external access to perform routine adjustments or upkeep. This interior maintenance approach ensures both user-friendliness and long-term durability.

Finally, the installation of tilt-and-turn windows utilizes an internal process, contrasting sharply with traditional North American windows that rely on external installation using nail flanges. The external nail flange method is inherently risky, requiring installers to perform tasks outside

the building at heights, increasing the likelihood of accidents and potential damage. Furthermore, external installation often necessitates scaffolding or ladders, disrupting landscaping and daily activities around the building. In contrast, RAVEN Windows' internal installation method significantly enhances safety and simplicity, benefiting both installers and property owners by minimizing disruption and risk.