Swing-In, Tilt-In Windows
The signature European window.
One handle, two motions: tilt the top inward for fresh air, or swing the whole sash fully inward to open and clean from inside — the design the industry calls a tilt-turn window. Multi-point locking, airtight seals, and double or triple pane.
- 0.19
- U-factor, triple pane
- 0.27
- SHGC, triple pane
- 5
- Insulating chambers
- 70 mm
- Frame depth (2¾″)
- 23
- Frame colors & finishes
How it opens
One handle. Three positions.
Handle down — locked
Locking points around the whole sash pull it tight against the seals. Nothing rattles, nothing leaks.
Handle up — tilt
The top tips in a few inches for fresh air. Safe to leave open in the rain, while you're out, or with kids around.
Handle sideways — swing
The whole sash swings into the room like a door. Clean the outside glass from inside — no ladder.
Features
Why homeowners choose it
- Swing fully in AND tilt — both from a single handle
- Multi-point locking for security and an airtight seal
- Double or triple pane (U-factor as low as 0.19)
- Cleans from inside — no ladders, no outswing
- Any size, 55 colors and woodgrain finishes
The frame
What's inside the frame
Cut one of our windows in half and this is what you'd see. The frame is hollow on purpose — the walls split the inside into separate air pockets (chambers). Each pocket slows down heat moving through, the same way layers of clothing keep you warm.
- 1
70 mm deep frame
About 2¾ inches of frame between inside and outside.
- 2
5 insulating chambers
Separate air pockets that slow heat loss through the frame itself.
- 3
Room for steel reinforcement
Large center chambers take a steel insert, so big sashes stay straight and square.
- 4
2 rubber seals
Two continuous gaskets all the way around the sash keep out drafts, dust and rain.
- 5
Glass up to 40 mm thick
Enough room for double or triple-pane glass.
- 6
Precision-welded corners
Corners are heat-welded, not screwed together, so there are no joints to open up over time.
OutsideInsideGlassSteel in the sashSteel in the frameSteel inside the frame
Inside the PVC, a steel channel runs along the frame and the sash. The PVC chambers insulate; the steel keeps the frame stiff and straight, so a big sash closes tight and square.
What goes in our standard windows
aluplast part 229023: a 35 × 27 mm U-channel with a 1.5 mm wall (about 1⅜″ × 1¹⁄₁₆″). Our factory orders list it for both the frame and the sash of standard IDEAL 4000 tilt-turn windows.
Bigger units and doors get heavier steel — 2 mm walls or closed box sections (for example 30 × 32 × 2 mm on entrance doors). Your quote lists the exact parts for your windows.
| Standard frame (most homes) | Premium frame (on request) | |
|---|---|---|
| Frame depth | 70 mm (2¾″) | 85 mm (3⅜″) |
| Insulating chambers | 5 | 6 |
| Seals | 2 | 3 (adds a center seal) |
| Max glass thickness | 40 mm | 48 mm |
| Hardware | Tilt-turn, multi-point locking | Tilt-turn, 5 anti-break-in locking points |
| Exterior aluminum cladding | — | Available |
Built on aluplast profile systems
See every system, cut in half
IDEAL 4000, 7000, 8000, NEO, lift & slide and entrance doors — cut-away photos, published specs and a 360° showroom tour.
Explore the systems →Performance
Pick your glass
U-factor = how much heat escapes (lower keeps you warmer). SHGC = how much sun heat gets in (lower keeps you cooler). VT = how much daylight comes through (higher is brighter).
Double pane
Argon-filled, low-E
- 0.27
- U-factor
- 0.38
- SHGC
- 0.49
- VT
Best insulation
Triple pane
Argon-filled, low-E
- 0.19
- U-factor
- 0.27
- SHGC
- 0.39
- VT
Triple pane, sun-control tint
For hot, sunny climates
- 0.22
- U-factor
- 0.17
- SHGC
- 0.14
- VT
Whole-window values for our tilt-turn window with each glass package.
Hardware
German tilt-turn hardware
Every window runs on Roto NX hardware from Germany — the hinges, the locking bar hidden in the sash, and the mushroom-head locking pins that grab the frame when you turn the handle down.
- Locking points around the whole sash, not just at the handle
- Visible hinges, or fully concealed hinges for a cleaner look
- Hinge covers in 13 finishes, from white and silver to brass and black
- Handles in white, bronze, silver, anthracite, old gold and black
- Push-button and key-locking handles available
- Extra tilt arm on sashes wider than about 59″ for a smooth, even tilt
Colors
55 frame colors and finishes
White is standard. Every other color is a laminated finish bonded to the frame at the factory, so there's nothing to paint.
Standard
White
Aludec
High-quality decorative structures distinguished by a unique fine-grained matt-sand surface with the appearance of powder-coated aluminum.
ap03 Anthracite Grey
ap04 Jet Black
ap07 Alux DB
ap08 Basalt Grey
ap12 Umbra Grey
ap14 Quartz Grey
ap36 Traffic White
ap37 Window Grey
Modern Greys
ap40 Anthracite Grey
ap60 Anthracite Grey, sand texture
ap61 Gray, sand texture
ap63 Metbrush Aluminium
ap65 Quartz Grey, sand texture
ap71 Jet Black Matt
ap79 Alux DB
ap86 Papyrus White
ap90 Silk Grey
ap91 Concrete Grey
Natural Timber
ap01 Oak Special
ap02 Natural Oak
ap11 Douglas
ap23 Golden Oak
ap25 Palisander
ap26 Dark Brown Matt
ap27 Walnut
ap28 Walnut Terra
ap29 Walnut Amaretto
ap75 Sheffield Oak Light
ap93 Sheffield Oak Brown
ap94 Sheffield Oak Grey
ap95 Newcastle Oak Khaki
Other
ap05 Mahogany
ap06 Dark Oak
ap15 Oregon III
ap30 Dark Green
ap32 Dark Red
ap34 Grey
ap41 Steel Blue
ap42 Agate Grey
ap43 Green
ap44 White
ap47 Diamond Blue
ap50 Cream White
ap52 Birch
ap62 Basalt Grey
ap69 Dark Graphite
ap87 Beige Grey
ap88 Quartz Grey
Woodec
A faithfully preserved appearance of real wood and a unique character combined with all the advantages of a Pvcu window – this is what the new woodec finish offers.
ap19 Turner Oak Malt
ap20 Sheffield Oak Alpine
ap21 Sheffield Oak Concrete
ap22 Turner Oak Toffee
ap35 Turner Oak Walnut
ap39 Turner Oak Amber
Colors on screen are close but not exact — ask for a physical sample.
Try all 55 colors on your window in 3D →Options
Make it yours
Grilles
Colonial or modern grid patterns set between the panes — nothing to dust — in white, wood tones or dark finishes to match the frame.
Renovation frames
Replace windows without ripping out the old frame. The new frame fits over it and a trim profile covers the old one — less demolition, less patching and painting.
Screens
Framed or pleated screens that mount outside, so the window still swings in freely.
Fresh-air vents
Small vents in the frame that bring in fresh air with the window shut — some open and close by themselves with the humidity.
Roller shutters
Exterior roll-down shutters for privacy, security and blocking summer sun.
Insulated sills
Interior and exterior sills, including insulated versions that stop cold from creeping in under the window.
Tilt-turn window FAQ
What is a tilt-turn window?
It's one window that opens two ways from a single handle. Turn the handle up and the top of the sash tilts in a few inches for secure airflow. Turn it sideways and the whole sash swings into the room like a door, so you can clean both sides from inside.
What's the U-factor and SHGC?
Triple pane: U-factor 0.19, SHGC 0.27. Double pane: U-factor 0.27, SHGC 0.38. Triple pane with sun-control tint: U-factor 0.22, SHGC 0.17. Lower numbers mean less heat lost in winter and less sun heat let in during summer.
Double or triple pane — which should I get?
Triple pane keeps the most heat in and is quieter. Double pane costs less and still performs well in milder climates. If your main problem is summer sun, ask about the tinted glass — it blocks far more solar heat.
Do they come with screens?
Yes, screens are available. Because the window opens inward, the screen sits on the outside and stays out of your way when you open it.
Can you replace a window without tearing out the old frame?
Often, yes. A renovation frame fits over the existing frame and covers it with a trim profile, so there's less demolition and less patching and painting afterwards. Send us photos and we'll tell you if your openings qualify.
Do you install?
In the Springfield, Missouri area we install. Everywhere else we build your windows to order and ship them to you, and your contractor or an independent local installer puts them in.