This two-sash pivot window pairs a clearly divided elevation with outward movement around a vertical pivot axis. Its defined direction of travel can be planned into the room layout and architectural composition from the outset. Named glazing-bar patterns, together with versions incorporating a fixed light, allow the window surfaces to be arranged with deliberate purpose.
Choose pine or oak in timber-only construction or the corresponding aluminium-clad version. Colour and handle choices are available alongside two insulated-glazing constructions. You can build the enquiry methodically, from basic construction through to details on show, while considering related decisions together instead of treating each one in isolation.
The following sections cover operation, construction, glazing and design division. They also explain what to record when assessing the proposed opening and how to prepare a precise enquiry.
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Operation and everyday use
The defining action of this window is its outward pivoting movement. The sashes turn on a vertical axis and move away from the room. This clear direction distinguishes it from an inward-opening window, and should be considered both in day-to-day use and when planning the installation position.
The selected handle is the direct control for opening and closing. As handle selection is one of the available purchase options, nominate your preference together with the material, colour and design. The handle is more than a visible detail: it is the point of regular contact between you and the window. Consider its appearance and comfortable use together, rather than leaving the handle choice until the end of the enquiry.
For calm everyday operation, move each sash deliberately and under control. Guide it by the handle; do not use the glass, glazing bars or frame as a pulling point. Before closing, make sure nothing is within its travel path. Return the sash fully to the closed position, then operate the handle as required. These straightforward habits use the intended components without treating glazing or decorative divisions as controls.
Plan operation around the actual installation. If the window is unusually high or low, behind a deep benchtop, or intended for comfortable use by several people, consider reach and handle preference early. Include such requirements with a sketch of the opening so the outward pivot movement and everyday use can be assessed together.
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Construction, component sizes and technical details
The construction is a two-sash outward-opening pivot window. The outer frame measures 105 × 57 mm. With aluminium cladding, the outer-frame section is 115 × 57 mm. The sash frame measures 76 × 65 mm, or 86 × 65 mm when aluminium clad. These are component dimensions for the respective frames; they are not the overall width, overall height or installation depth of the complete window.
Mounting holes are specified at 14 mm. The made-to-measure overall size is matched separately to the individual opening. SPILKA and IPA hardware is used; choosing freely between these hardware brands is not offered as a purchase option. You can, however, specify the handle with the size, material, colour, glazing and design. Include any special requirements for handle reach or its visible finish in the enquiry.
2-pane and 3-pane insulated glazing are available. Both constructions include a heat-reflective coating, a CHR warm-edge spacer and argon gas filling. Black rubber is used for the glazing seals. Material choices are pine, aluminium-clad pine, oak, and aluminium-clad oak.
The window is CE marked and carries a 5-year commercial guarantee, which operates alongside any non-excludable rights under Australian Consumer Law. These details inform the product assessment but do not replace decisions about overall size, design, material, glazing, colour and handle. Keep fixed product specifications separate from project choices so your enquiry clearly distinguishes both.
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Named designs and their divisions
Design names identify the combination of sashes, glazing bars and, where included, a fixed light. Two-sash-only options are: “2 sashes without glazing bars”, “2 sashes with 1 horizontal glazing bar”, “2 sashes with 1 horizontal and 1 vertical glazing bar”, “2 sashes with 2 horizontal and 1 vertical glazing bar”, and “2 sashes with 3 horizontal and 1 vertical glazing bar”. Use each full name directly as your enquiry’s design reference to keep the choice unambiguous.
Fixed-light designs: “1 fixed light without glazing bars, 2 sashes without glazing bars”, “1 fixed light without glazing bars, 2 sashes each with 1 horizontal glazing bar”, “1 fixed light without glazing bars, 2 sashes each with 1 horizontal and 1 vertical glazing bar”, and “1 fixed light without glazing bars, 2 sashes with 2 horizontal glazing bars and 1 vertical glazing bar”. The fixed light remains undivided, while the sashes follow the relevant named pattern.
A design without glazing bars emphasises continuous glass areas and the division created by the two sashes. Horizontal bars create a layered arrangement, while horizontal-and-vertical combinations structure the sash faces more strongly. Compare this effect with façade lines and nearby windows to choose a pattern that sits coherently within the building.
In versions with a fixed light, a non-opening area accompanies the two pivoting sashes. The fixed light remains free of glazing bars in the listed patterns, while the sashes may be undivided or include horizontal and vertical bars according to the design. First decide between the two-sash arrangement and one with a fixed light, then select the appropriate glazing-bar pattern.
Use the complete name of the required design wherever possible. Combine it with opening dimensions, material, glazing, colour and handle preference. A labelled elevation sketch is particularly useful where the new window must align with existing façade lines or neighbouring windows. This keeps the number and direction of glazing bars, and the chosen arrangement with or without a fixed light, unambiguous.
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Assessing the proposed opening properly
Made-to-measure production starts with a careful assessment of the existing or planned building opening. Measure it at several points and note variations rather than relying on one measurement only. Clearly mark the measured edges on a sketch. This distinguishes the structural opening, visible junction surfaces and the intended window position.
Surrounding construction is important as well as opening dimensions. Document reveals, sills, cladding and other directly adjoining elements. For replacement work, photographs of the existing situation can reveal additional context. On a new build, drawings or a clearly labelled wall detail help show the opening’s position. Final order dimensions should be based on the actual installation situation, not derived from frame-component sizes alone.
Because the sashes pivot outwards, the necessary clear opening space must be checked outside. Look for potential obstructions including balustrades, external shading, deep reveals, projecting caps, plants or other building elements. Location beside a walkway or occupied outdoor area can also matter in practical assessment. The point is not to assume a standard clearance, but to record the real surroundings of the proposed movement.
Also consider where the handle will be reached in daily use. A window above a deep benchtop has different usability requirements from one in a freely accessible wall. Such examples do not change the product specification, but can affect decisions about placement and handle preference. Record unusual access conditions early.
For your enquiry, label measured values, photos and sketches clearly. State whether the information relates to an existing condition or a planned construction. If dimensions are provisional, identify them as such. Structured documentation makes it easier to connect the made-to-measure version with the selected design and clarify open points efficiently.
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Material, colour and visual composition
The window’s visible character comes from the relationship between frame material, surface colour, glass areas, glazing bars and the chosen overall division. Pine and oak are the available timber species, and both can also be selected with aluminium cladding. As cladding changes the construction’s material combination, distinguish the clad version clearly from timber-only construction when specifying material.
Colour selection is one of the available purchase options. Give your preferred colour using a clear reference or an existing design scheme. Consider the shade together with the chosen timber species or aluminium cladding, glazing-bar pattern and handle. This sets the surface finish as part of the complete window elevation rather than as an isolated decision.
For visual composition, begin with the main division: a two-sash-only arrangement or one with an additional fixed light. Then choose the glazing-bar pattern. Without bars, larger continuous glass areas take prominence. Horizontal lines create a different order from combined horizontal and vertical lines. The appropriate effect depends on the building, adjacent windows and your design intention; these are design considerations, not additional product features.
The handle is relatively small but remains present in everyday use. Since a handle choice is available, coordinate your preference with the frame colour, material construction and glazing-bar pattern. Tell us which visual effect and reach requirements matter for your installation. This lets the handle be included in functional and visual planning from the beginning.
Black glazing seals belong to the glass connection but do not by themselves determine the visible border. For a realistic impression, never assess one detail colour alone. Treat material, aluminium cladding, chosen colour, glass division, glazing-bar pattern and handle as one composition. The result is a coherent enquiry in which technical decisions and the desired appearance are clearly connected.
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Alternatives by opening type and use
If inward opening better suits your room and installation, compare the related two-sash inward-opening window with tilt function. It is also available in pine, oak or the corresponding aluminium-clad versions, with 2-pane or 3-pane insulated glazing. For an initial comparison, the key difference is opening direction and the additional tilt function.
Where an EI30 classification is required, two separate window types are available: an inward-opening version with tilt-and-turn sashes, and an outward-opening fire-resistant pivot window. Both are made from oak and have 2-pane insulated glazing with a heat-reflective coating. Always coordinate the EI30 classification and required opening type with the specific requirements of your building project.
The outward-opening Super Low Uw passive-house window combines a pivoting sash, pine, a special insulating material and 3-pane insulated glazing. A combination window, by contrast, is intended for varying arrangements with or without glazing bars and may be made in pine, oak or the corresponding aluminium-clad versions. These alternatives are useful where glazing construction, material concept or window composition drives the selection.
For a permanently closed glazed area, compare the non-opening fixed-glazed window. If you need a walk-through exit to the terrace rather than a window, consider the outward-opening single-sash terrace door or its historic-style equivalent. Both door types have 2-pane or 3-pane insulated glazing and various glazing-bar or panel designs; the regular terrace door is also available with aluminium cladding.
Start by comparing related products according to function: inward or outward opening, with or without tilt function, fixed glazing, combination-window format or terrace-door use. Then compare material, glazing and design. The relevant product pages directly below provide further detail on each version. Two-sash inward-opening window, EI30 inward-opening fire window, EI30 outward-opening fire pivot window, Super Low Uw outward-opening passive-house window, Combination window, Fixed-glazed window, Single-sash outward-opening terrace door, Historic-style single-sash outward-opening terrace door.
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Prepare your enquiry in a few steps
Begin with the installation setting. Gather the recorded opening dimensions, a labelled sketch and clear photographs. Note whether the window is for a new build or replacement of an existing element. Add details of notable junctions and the intended position within the wall.
Next, select the basic composition. Use the full name of the desired design instead of describing the glazing-bar pattern generally. Also state whether your choice is a two-sash-only arrangement or the named composition with a fixed light. A simple elevation sketch can prevent misunderstandings about horizontal and vertical glazing bars.
Then identify the material precisely: pine, oak or the respective aluminium-clad version. Add your colour preference with the clearest possible reference. Select the intended insulated-glazing construction and note the preferred handle. If design priorities apply, such as matching neighbouring windows, explain them briefly.
Finally, check that all details are consistent and clearly labelled. Separate confirmed dimensions from provisional values and identify unresolved questions. State matters especially important to your project as specific requirements, such as opening direction, the full design name, handle reach, or coordination with adjoining components.
Send this compact information set with your contact details. We can then review your information in order and discuss outstanding selection points with you. This turns a general product idea into a clear enquiry for the two-sash pivot window.
Can the window be made to measure?
Yes. A made-to-measure size is one of the available purchase options. For a clear enquiry, we need carefully recorded dimensions of the proposed opening, plus information about junctions and adjoining components.
Which way does the pivot window open?
The window opens outwards. Its sashes pivot around a vertical axis. Whether this movement suits your project should be assessed from the particular opening and its surroundings.
Which material versions are available?
Choose pine, aluminium-clad pine, oak or aluminium-clad oak. State the required material construction clearly in your enquiry so it can be coordinated with the remaining choices.
Can I select a colour?
Yes. Colour selection is one of the available purchase options. Tell us your preferred colour or a clear colour reference with the selected pine, oak or aluminium-clad timber version. This allows colour, material, glazing-bar pattern and handle to be considered as one consistent design.
Which glazing constructions are specified?
The product is available with 2-pane or 3-pane insulated glazing. Both constructions include a heat-reflective coating, a warm-edge spacer and argon gas filling. Select the construction to suit your specific project requirements.
Are designs available with glazing bars or a fixed light?
Yes. The named designs include both two-sash-only compositions and arrangements with a fixed light. There are also patterns without glazing bars and patterns divided by varying horizontal and vertical glazing bars.
How long does the commercial window guarantee last?
The two-sash pivot window has a 5-year commercial guarantee alongside any non-excludable rights under Australian Consumer Law. Include the required size, material, glazing, design, colour and handle so the intended version is unambiguous.
What should I prepare for an enquiry?
Record opening dimensions, your chosen design, material, glazing, colour and handle preference. A labelled sketch, opening photographs and notes about adjoining components that may affect installation or outward movement are also helpful.
