European versus American Windows

[@beynar3087]

How do you want to clean the American window from both sides?

[@gregcorwin8316]

Very good presentation on some of the differences between tilt/turn and double hung windows. While both European and North American window manufactures offer fixed or picture windows, a typical larger North American window company is almost certainly going to offer variations of at least several different types of casements, plus awning, double hung, single hung, several types of sliders, hoppers, and often more types and styles of windows. The typical European window manufacturer on the other hand offers, in addition to fixed, tilt/turns, which is actually the correct (at least on our side of the pond) label for what people often refer to as European windows. This style is also sometimes referred to as dual action by some manufacturers. There are of course several different reasons for why North American companies produce many different styles of windows versus what typical European companies produce, and while there are MANY small window companies in North America that do limit their production to only two or three different window styles, some of the basic differences in manufacturing philosophy include government regulations, geography, and customer preferred aesthetics. These are all major factors in the differences between the product lines offered on both sides of the pond. The widespread use of European when describing this style of window tends to make people who are at least passingly familiar with the style think that they have to look to Europe to find them, when in fact, there are actually a good many companies in North America that also offer tilt/turn windows, and some of them have for decades, but the style is still generally foreign (pun intended, sorry) to most American consumers. I have 17 year old tilt/turns in my home in middle American that were manufactured by a window company in western Canada using imported vinyl and hardware, but glass and IG components from US, and they are every bit as good (better than some) as anything manufactured in Europe performance-wise.

[@shenoyglobal]

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[@arnomrnym6329]

The term "European" is kind of missleading, because there are different styles. The "American Style" is originally from The UK. The other Window with the "Tilt and Turn Function“ ist a german invention by Wilhelm Frank, patented in1935. Over the last 50 years this system spread througout Europe. Inside turning windows ar commonly use in Middle and South Europe, where in Skandinavia Windows and especially appartement doors open outwards (Fire escape). In Germany (and other countries too) you can also get sliding windows (vertical/horizontal) but they serve usually a certain purpose like Ticket offices, Kiosk, Cafés etc.

[@jujuvtx]

Put the blinds inside the double window

[@roxanna1971]

So you can still put screens on the european models? Where I live we have so many mosqiutos and flies!

[@roxanna1971]

4:30 nvm answered my own question..

[@edvinasm7902]

Of course you can

[@sm3675]

Can you install European windows in standard American window frames?

[@anashiedler6926]

actually you should always install a new frame with new windows. Mostly because older frames are not build in as good as newer ones with newer techniques, and don't fit the new window as good. (note: this is valid for sturdy houses built with bricks etc,)

[@nenadmkd]

not on american wall lol.They are heavy

[@turboflush]

American windows dont "need" the extra framing. It would add cost. And all it does is stiffen the window. A euro needs it because of how it opens.

[@vincentdepaul4078]

European houses are not built with twigs 😂

[@edwardcarlton]

The American window in this video is gorgeous. The European window looks like a stiff Nazi. Brutalism. 🤮

[@eugene9723]

American windows are crappy. European windows hands down!

[@DarrylRuan95]

American doors is good. But thw Double-hung is the dumbest thing I ever seen in my life. Casement, Awning or Tilt and Turn still better than that Double, Single Hung garbage.

[@dragonproductions236]

Put an ac in a door

[@dragonproductions236]

As a european, the german windows suck. You can't put AC's in them, getting screens in them is a PITA especially in apartments. I would much rather have windows that don't make want to die in the summer.

[@thorstenjaspert9394]

You open the window bin the summer morning as early as possible and let in the cool air. The best is to open all windows at the same time. After 9.00 you have to close the cool air inside and let down the roll shutters on the sun side of the house. That's German air conditioning. AC after very rare in residential homes. German houses are better isolated than American ones.

[@ppainterco]

@@thorstenjaspert9394having spent time in a German house in November & December, I disagree that German homes are better insulated. I was damp and cold, and had to spend every morning by a woodstove in the kitchen. US stick frame homes are better insulated and the entire house is heated. German homes are typically made of tile block, which are more permanent, but aren’t as well-insulated, and rooms are heated as occupied.

[@thorstenjaspert9394]

@@ppainterco Nee German houses has t7 be isolated very strong. Older horses are mostly not isolated.

[@edwardcarlton]

European windows are terrible. I would never put them in my house. They are heavy, they swing in, have sharp corners, they are dangerous, the wind slams them, even in the tilt mode. I lived with them in Bucharest and l despise them. Garbage. Oh, and they are ugly. Oh, and no AC placement.

[@nenadmkd]

lmao dumb comment hahahah.Who puts ac on the window? its not 18th century

[@TheDroctavia]

​@@nenadmkd and who still uses paychecks..