Tilt & turn windows in Canonbury

The housing in Canonbury is largely Georgian and early Victorian terraces, squares and converted flats. Tilt and turn styles rarely suit front elevations in conservation areas, so check with the council and consider them for hidden rear or side elevations instead.

On Victorian terraces, tilt and turn windows are best kept to rear extensions or loft rooms, where their modern look matters less and inward opening helps cleaning. Tilt and turn windows are ideal for upper-floor flats because both sides of the glass can be cleaned from inside, avoiding the need for external access.

Where a house is listed, replacing the windows may simply not be allowed. Secondary glazing is then the sensible route: it cuts draughts and street noise while the original sashes stay untouched. We talk through both options when we visit, and we are about 4.9 miles away.

Tilt and turn windows open inwards in two ways: tilted at the top for secure ventilation, or turned fully like a door for cleaning and escape. They suit flats, high-rise homes, modern builds and any room where outward-opening windows are impractical or cleaning from outside is difficult.

• Tilt position for secure ventilation
• Large clear opening for emergency escape
• Locking points all around the sash

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