This double-sash pivot window combines a clearly divided window appearance with outward opening around a vertical axis. The direction of movement is therefore unambiguous and can be deliberately incorporated into the spatial and architectural composition at the planning stage. Named glazing-bar patterns and versions with a fixed light allow the visible surfaces to be designed with purpose.
For material and finish, choose pine, oak, or either timber option with aluminium cladding. Colour and handle choices, together with two insulating-glass constructions, are also available. This lets you structure your enquiry from the basic construction through to visible details, rather than considering individual decisions in isolation.
Below, we explain the operating principle, construction, glazing and design layout. We also outline which details matter when assessing the intended opening and how to prepare a precise enquiry.
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Operation and everyday use
The defining operating feature of this window is its outward pivoting movement. The sashes swing around a vertical axis, moving away from the room. This clear direction of travel distinguishes the product from an inward-opening window. It should be considered in everyday use as well as in the fundamental planning of the installation location.
The selected handle is used as the direct operating point for opening and closing. A choice of handle is among the available purchase options, so you can specify your preferred handle with the material, colour and design. The handle is more than a visible detail: it is the interface regularly touched between you and the window. It is therefore worth considering the preferred appearance and personal ease of use together, rather than adding the handle only at the end of the enquiry.
For calm everyday operation, use a deliberate, controlled movement. Guide the sash by its handle rather than pulling on the glass, glazing bars or frame. Before closing, check that nothing is within the movement path. Then guide the sash fully into its closed position and operate the handle accordingly. These simple habits help use the intended components without treating glass or decorative divisions as operating surfaces.
Plan operation around the actual installation situation. If the window is unusually high or low, located behind a deep benchtop, or intended for convenient use by several people, reachability and handle preference should be considered early. Record these requirements with a sketch of the opening so the outward pivot movement and daily use can be assessed together.
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Construction, component dimensions and technical details
The construction is based on an outward-opening double-sash pivot window. The outer frame measures 105 × 57 mm. In an aluminium-clad version, the outer-frame dimension is 115 × 57 mm. The sash frame measures 76 × 65 mm; with aluminium cladding, it measures 86 × 65 mm. These are component dimensions for the respective frames and must not be read as the overall width, overall height or installation depth of the complete window.
14 mm fixing holes are specified for installation. The made-to-measure overall size is separately matched to the actual opening. SPILKA and IPA fittings are used; free selection between these fitting brands is not offered as a purchase option. Your handle choice, however, can be specified with size, material, colour, glazing and design. Any special requirements for reachability or the handle’s visible appearance should also be included in the enquiry.
The window is available with double- or triple-glazed insulating glass. Both constructions include a heat-reflective coating, a CHR warm-edge spacer and argon gas filling. Black rubber is used for the glass seals. Material options include pine, aluminium-clad pine, oak and aluminium-clad oak.
The window is CE marked and offered with a 5-year warranty. These technical details form part of the overall product assessment, but they do not replace decisions on overall size, design, material, glazing, colour and handle. For a reliable enquiry, record component information separately from project-specific selections. This keeps fixed product characteristics clearly distinct from your individual requirements.
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Named designs and their divisions
The designs differ through their combination of sashes, glazing bars and, where applicable, a fixed light. For a double-sash-only composition, the following names are available: “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”. These names describe the respective layout and can be used directly as the design specification in your enquiry.
Compositions with a fixed light are also named: “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”. In these names, the fixed light remains without glazing bars, while the sashes are either undivided or divided by glazing bars according to the pattern.
A design without glazing bars brings the continuous glass surfaces and the division created by the two sashes to the fore. Horizontal bars create a stacked arrangement, while combinations of horizontal and vertical bars give the sash surfaces greater structure. Compare this effect with facade lines and neighbouring windows to choose a glazing-bar pattern that fits the building coherently.
In versions with a fixed light, a non-opening section complements the two pivot sashes. The fixed light remains without glazing bars in the specified patterns, while the two sashes are made either undivided or with horizontal and vertical glazing bars, depending on the design. First decide between a double-sash-only arrangement and a composition with a fixed light, then select the appropriate glazing-bar pattern.
Use the full name of your preferred design in your enquiry wherever possible. Combine this information with opening dimensions, material, glazing, colour and handle preference. A labelled elevation sketch is especially helpful when the new window must align with existing facade 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 intended opening correctly
A made-to-measure window begins with a careful assessment of the existing or planned building opening. Measure the opening in several places and record variations rather than relying on a single point. Clearly mark on a sketch which edges were measured. This distinguishes the structural opening, visible connection surfaces and desired window position.
Components around the opening matter as well as its dimensions. Document reveals, the sill, cladding and other directly adjacent elements. For a replacement project, photographs of the existing situation can show additional context. For a new build, drawings or a clearly labelled extract can make the opening’s location in the wall understandable. The final order size should be determined from the specific installation situation, not derived solely from frame component dimensions.
Because the sashes pivot outwards, the necessary clearance on the outside must be considered. Check for possible obstructions such as balustrades, external shading, deep reveals, projecting flashings, plants or other components. Its location within a passageway or outdoor living area can also matter for practical assessment. The aim is not to assume a standard clearance, but to record the real surroundings of the planned opening movement.
Also consider where the handle will be reached in daily use. A window above a deep benchtop creates different usability requirements from a freely accessible wall opening. Such examples do not change the product specification, but may influence your decision on location and handle preference. Record unusual access situations early.
For your enquiry, label measured values, photographs and sketches clearly. State whether this is an existing situation or a planned construction. If dimensions are still provisional, identify this clearly. Structured documentation makes it easier to connect the made-to-measure version with the selected design and clarify outstanding points efficiently.
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Material, colour and visual composition
The visible character of the window comes from the interaction of frame material, surface colour, glass areas, glazing bars and the selected overall layout. Pine and oak are the available timber species. Both can also be selected with aluminium cladding. The clad version changes the structural material combination and should therefore be clearly distinguished from the all-timber version when specifying the material.
A colour choice is among the available purchase options. State your preference with a clear colour reference or by reference to an existing design concept wherever possible. Consider the colour alongside the selected timber species or aluminium cladding, glazing-bar pattern and handle. This defines the finish as part of the entire window appearance instead of treating it as an isolated decision.
For the visual composition, first decide the larger layout: a double-sash-only arrangement or one with an additional fixed light. Then choose the glazing-bar pattern. Without glazing bars, larger continuous glass areas come to the fore. Horizontal lines create a different order from a combination of horizontal and vertical lines. The appropriate effect depends on the building, neighbouring windows and your design intention; these examples provide guidance, not an additional product feature.
The handle is a comparatively small design element, yet one that is present in daily use. As a handle choice is available, your preference should complement the frame colour, material version and glazing-bar pattern. Tell us which visual effect and reachability requirements matter for your installation situation. This allows the handle to be included in functional and visual planning from the outset.
Black glass seals form part of the structural glass junction, but do not alone determine the visible border. For a realistic impression, never assess only a single detail colour. Consider the material, aluminium cladding, preferred colour, glass layout, glazing-bar pattern and handle as one composition. This creates a consistent enquiry in which technical decisions and the desired appearance relate clearly to each other.
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Alternatives by opening type and application
If inward opening suits your room and installation situation better, compare the related double-sash inward-opening window with tilt function. It is also available in pine, oak or the respective aluminium-clad versions, with double- or triple-glazed insulating glass. For initial selection, the key difference is the opening direction and additional tilt function.
For projects requiring an EI30 classification, two distinct window types are available: an inward-opening version with tilt-and-turn sashes and an outward-opening fire-rated pivot window. Both are made from oak and have double-glazed insulating glass with a heat-reflective coating. Always match 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 pivot sash with pine and a specialised insulating material, plus triple-glazed insulating glass. A combination window, by contrast, is designed for different compositions with or without glazing bars and can be made from pine, oak or the respective aluminium-clad versions. These alternatives are especially relevant where glazing construction, material concept or window composition is central to the selection.
For a permanently closed glass area, compare the non-opening fixed-glazed window. If a walk-through exit to the deck is needed instead of a window, consider the single-sash outward-opening patio door and its corresponding heritage-style version. Both door types are available with double- or triple-glazed insulating glass and different glazing-bar or panel layouts; the standard patio door is also available with aluminium cladding.
First compare related products by function: inward or outward opening, with or without tilt function, fixed glazing, combination window or patio door. You can then compare material, glazing and design. The relevant product pages follow directly below, where you can review each version in more detail. Double-sash inward-opening window, EI30 fire-rated inward-opening window, EI30 fire-rated outward-opening pivot window, Super Low Uw passive-house window, outward-opening, Combination window, Fixed-glazed window, Single-sash outward-opening patio door, Heritage-style single-sash outward-opening patio door.
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Prepare your enquiry in a few steps
Start with the installation situation. Gather the measured opening dimensions, a labelled sketch and informative photographs. Note whether the window is intended for a new build or to replace an existing element. Add information about notable connections and the desired location within the wall.
Next, select the basic composition. Use the full name of your preferred design rather than describing the glazing-bar pattern only generally. Also record whether you have chosen a double-sash-only arrangement or the named composition with a fixed light. A simple elevation sketch can avoid misunderstandings about horizontal and vertical glazing bars.
In the next step, specify the material clearly: pine, oak or the respective aluminium-clad version. Add your colour preference using as clear a reference as possible. Then select the intended insulating-glass construction and note the preferred handle. If there are particular design priorities, such as matching neighbouring windows, you can explain these briefly.
Finally, check that all details work together and are clearly labelled. Separate confirmed dimensions from provisional values and mark open questions. Express points that are particularly important for your project as specific requirements, such as the preferred opening direction, full design name, handle reachability or coordination with adjacent components.
Send us this compact package with your contact details. We can then review your information in an organised way and discuss open selection points with you directly. This turns a general product idea into a clear enquiry for the double-sash pivot window.
Can the window be made to measure?
Yes. A made-to-measure size is among the available purchase options. For a clear enquiry, we need carefully measured dimensions of the intended opening and information on connections and adjacent components.
Which direction does the pivot window open?
The window opens outwards. Its sashes pivot around a vertical axis. How this movement fits your project should be assessed against the specific opening and its surroundings.
Which material versions are available?
You can choose pine, aluminium-clad pine, oak and aluminium-clad oak. Your enquiry should clearly name the preferred material version so it can be coordinated with the other decisions.
Can I choose a colour?
Yes. A colour choice is among the available purchase options. Tell us your preferred colour or a clear colour reference together with the selected pine, oak or aluminium-clad timber version. This allows the colour, material, glazing-bar pattern and handle to be considered as a coherent overall design.
Which glazing constructions are available?
The product is available with double- or triple-glazed insulating glass. Both constructions include a heat-reflective coating, a warm edge and argon gas filling. Choose the option to suit your specific project requirements.
Are designs with glazing bars or a fixed light available?
Yes. The named designs include both double-sash-only compositions and arrangements with a fixed light. There are also patterns without glazing bars and patterns with differently arranged horizontal and vertical glazing bars.
How long is the window warranty valid?
The double-sash pivot window comes with a 5-year warranty. Still include the required size, material version, glazing, design, colour and handle fully in your enquiry so the planned version is described clearly.
What should I prepare for an enquiry?
Record opening dimensions, your preferred design, material, glazing, colour and handle choice. A labelled sketch, photographs of the opening and notes on adjacent components relevant to installation or outward movement are also helpful.
