This double-sash pivot window combines a clearly divided window appearance with outward opening around a vertical axis. The direction of movement is therefore clear and can be considered as part of the spatial and architectural composition from the planning stage. Named glazing-bar patterns and versions with a fixed light allow the visible areas to be designed deliberately.
For the material and finish, choose pine, oak, or either timber option with aluminium cladding. A choice of colour, handle and two insulated-glass configurations is also available. This lets you prepare your enquiry systematically, from the basic construction through to visible details, rather than treating individual decisions in isolation.
Below, we explain operation, construction, glazing and design layouts. 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 principle is its outward pivoting movement. The sashes turn around a vertical axis and move away from the room. This clear movement distinguishes the product from an inward-opening window. Consider it in daily use as well as when planning the installation location.
The selected handle is the direct operating point for opening and closing. Handle selection is one of the available options, so you can state your preferred handle alongside the material, colour and design. The handle is more than a visible detail: it is the part you touch regularly when using the window. It is therefore worth considering the desired appearance and personal ease of use together, rather than adding the handle only at the end of your enquiry.
For calm everyday operation, use a deliberate and 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 straightforward habits help you 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, sits behind a deep worktop, or should be comfortably operated by several people, consider reach and handle preference 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 measures 115 × 57 mm. The sash frame measures 76 × 65 mm; with aluminium cladding, it measures 86 × 65 mm. These are dimensions of the individual frame components and must not be read as the overall width, height or installation depth of the complete window.
Installation holes of 14 mm are specified. The made-to-measure overall size is independently adapted to the particular 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. Include any special requirements for reach or the handle’s visible appearance in your enquiry as well.
The window is available with double or triple insulated glazing. Both configurations include a heat-reflective coating, a CHR warm-edge spacer and argon gas filling. Black rubber is used for the glass seals. Material options are pine, aluminium-clad pine, oak and aluminium-clad oak.
The window is CE marked and offered with a 5-year guarantee. These technical details form part of the overall product assessment, but do not replace selecting the overall size, design, material, glazing, colour and handle. For a reliable enquiry, record component data separately from project-specific choices. This keeps fixed product features and your individual requirements clearly distinct.
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Named designs and their divisions
The designs vary through the combination of sashes, glazing bars and, where applicable, a fixed light. The following names are available for a double-sash-only composition: “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 relevant layout and can be used directly 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 descriptions, the fixed light remains without glazing bars, while the sashes are undivided or divided according to the pattern.
A design without glazing bars draws attention to the continuous glass areas and the division between the two sashes. Horizontal glazing bars create stacked divisions, whereas combinations of horizontal and vertical bars structure the sash areas more strongly. Compare this effect with the lines of the façade and neighbouring windows to choose a pattern that fits the building coherently.
In versions with a fixed light, a stationary glazed area complements the two pivot sashes. The fixed light remains without glazing bars in the specified patterns, while the two sashes are made without divisions or with horizontal and vertical glazing bars according to the design. First choose between the double-sash arrangement and a composition with a fixed light, then select the appropriate glazing-bar pattern.
Use the complete name of your preferred design in your enquiry wherever possible. Combine it with opening dimensions, material, glazing, colour and handle preference. A labelled elevation sketch is particularly useful if the new window must align with existing façade lines or neighbouring windows. This keeps the number and direction of glazing bars, and the layout with or without a fixed light, unambiguous.
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Assessing the intended opening correctly
Made-to-measure production starts with a careful assessment of the existing or planned building opening. Measure the opening at several points and record any variations instead of relying on one measurement only. Mark clearly on a sketch which edges were measured. This distinguishes the structural opening, visible connection surfaces and intended window position.
The components around the opening matter as well as its dimensions. Document the reveals, sill, cladding and other directly adjacent elements. For a replacement project, photographs of the existing situation can show additional context. For new construction, drawings or a clearly labelled extract can explain the opening’s position in the wall. The final order size should be based on the actual installation situation, not derived solely from the frame component dimensions.
Because the sashes pivot outwards, allow for the required opening clearance on the outside. Check for potential obstructions such as railings, external shading, deep reveals, projecting covers, plants or other building elements. Its position in a passage or seating area may also matter in practice. The aim is not to assume a general clearance distance, but to record the real surroundings of the planned opening movement.
Also consider from where the handle will be reached in everyday use. A window above a deep worktop has different accessibility requirements from an unobstructed wall opening. Such examples do not change the product specification, but may influence your decision on placement and handle preference. Record unusual access situations early.
For your enquiry, label measured values, photographs and sketches clearly. State whether the situation is existing or planned. If dimensions are still provisional, identify this plainly. Structured documentation makes it easier to link the made-to-measure version to the selected design and clarify outstanding points efficiently.
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Material, colour and visual composition
The visible effect 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 chosen with aluminium cladding. The clad option changes the construction’s material combination, so it should be clearly distinguished from the all-timber version when specifying material.
Colour selection is one of the available purchase options. State your preference using a clear colour reference or in relation to an existing design scheme. Consider the tone together with the selected timber species or aluminium cladding, glazing-bar pattern and handle. This allows the finish to be defined as part of the whole window appearance instead of as an isolated choice.
For the visual composition, first decide on the main layout: a double-sash arrangement alone or one with an additional fixed light. Then choose the glazing-bar pattern. Without glazing bars, larger continuous glass areas take centre stage. Horizontal lines create a different order from a combination of horizontal and vertical lines. The suitable effect depends on the building, adjacent windows and your design intention; these examples are guidance, not additional product features.
The handle is comparatively small, yet visually present in everyday use. Because a handle choice is available, your preference should complement the frame colour, material version and glazing-bar pattern. Tell us which visual effect and reach requirements matter for your installation situation. The handle can then 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, do not consider one detail colour in isolation. Treat the material, aluminium cladding, preferred colour, glass layout, glazing-bar pattern and handle as one composition. This produces a consistent enquiry in which technical decisions and the desired appearance are clearly related.
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Alternatives by opening type and use
If inward opening better suits your room and installation situation, 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 insulated glazing. For initial selection, the key differences are the opening direction and additional tilt function.
For projects requiring an EI30 classification, two separate window types are available: an inward-opening version with turn-and-tilt sashes and an outward-opening fire-resistant pivot window. Both are made from oak and have double insulated glazing with a heat-reflective coating. Always match the EI30 classification and chosen opening type to the specific requirements of your building project.
The outward-opening Super Low Uw passive-house window combines a pivot sash with pine and a special heat-insulating material, plus triple insulated glazing. A combination window, by contrast, is designed for different compositions with or without glazing bars and can be made in pine, oak or the respective aluminium-clad versions. These alternatives are particularly relevant where glazing build-up, material concept or window composition takes priority.
For a permanently closed glass area, compare the non-opening fixed-glazed window. If you need a walk-through exit to a terrace rather than a window, consider the single-sash outward-opening terrace door and its corresponding historic-style version. Both door types are available with double or triple insulated glazing and different glazing-bar or panel layouts; the standard terrace door is also available with aluminium cladding.
First compare related products by function: inward or outward opening, with or without tilt function, fixed glazing, a combination window or a terrace door. Then compare material, glazing and design. The relevant product pages follow directly below, where you can examine each version in more detail. Double-sash inward-opening window, EI30 fire-resistant window, inward-opening, EI30 fire-resistant pivot window, outward-opening, Super Low Uw passive-house window, outward-opening, 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
Start with the installation situation. Gather the opening dimensions you have taken, a labelled sketch and clear photographs. Note whether the window is intended for a new build or to replace an existing element. Add information about unusual junctions and the desired position in the wall.
Next, choose the basic composition. Use the complete name of your preferred design rather than describing the glazing-bar pattern generally. Also state whether you have selected a double-sash arrangement only or the named composition with a fixed light. A simple elevation sketch can prevent misunderstandings about horizontal and vertical glazing bars.
In the next step, specify the material clearly: pine, oak, or the relevant version with aluminium cladding. Add your colour preference using as clear a reference as possible. Then select the intended insulated-glass configuration and record the required handle. If there are particular design priorities, such as matching neighbouring windows, explain them briefly.
Finally, check that all information is consistent and clearly labelled. Separate confirmed dimensions from provisional values and mark open questions. Express points that are especially important to your project as specific requirements, such as the desired opening direction, full design name, handle accessibility or coordination with adjacent building components.
Send us this compact package together with your contact details. We can then review your information in an organised way and discuss outstanding selection points with you. 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 one of the available purchase options. For a clear enquiry, we need carefully measured dimensions of the intended opening, together with information about junctions and adjacent components.
Which direction does the pivot window open?
The window opens outwards. Its sashes perform a pivoting movement 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?
Choose from pine, aluminium-clad pine, oak and aluminium-clad oak. Your enquiry should name the preferred material version clearly so it can be coordinated with the other decisions.
Can I choose a colour?
Yes. Colour selection is one of the available purchase options. Tell us your preferred tone or a clear colour reference alongside the chosen pine, oak or aluminium-clad timber version. This allows colour, material, glazing-bar pattern and handle to be considered as a coherent overall design.
Which glazing configurations are provided?
The product is available with double or triple insulated glazing. Both configurations include a heat-reflective coating, a warm edge and argon gas filling. Choose the option that suits the requirements of your specific project.
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 divided horizontal and vertical glazing bars.
How long is the window guarantee valid?
The double-sash pivot window has a 5-year guarantee. Still include the required size, material version, glazing, design, colour and handle fully in your enquiry so the planned version is clearly described.
What should I prepare for an enquiry?
Note opening dimensions, preferred design, material, glazing, colour and handle choice. A labelled sketch, photographs of the opening and information about adjacent components relevant to installation or outward movement are also helpful.
