Hinges that allow DG windows to open like wooden windows / doors

[Oxbow16]

Hi

We'll be getting some new double glazing soon, in aluminium.  One thing I've always disliked about double glazing is how the windows open and move toward the centre of the opening as they open more.  I would much prefer it if they opened like a normal butt hinge opens a window (or door for that matter).  

 

When it comes to friction hinges, I see that the egress / fire safety hinges allow for this.  

 

But...:

 

- Are they only available for side hung windows?  Is there anything out there that allows a top hung window to open 90 degrees to the frame like a butt hinge would?

 

- Do the egress hinges have less friction than standard hinges?  Would the windows be more likely to swing about int he wind, etc.?

 

- Aside from egress / fire safety hinges, are there any other types of friction hinges that do what I'm after?  

 

Many thanks

[Conor]

You want tilt and turn windows, rather than casement. Ours open fully 90degrees... Inwards.

[Oxbow16]

The problem with T&T - a couple of which we have elsewhere in the house - is that the frames tend to be thicker, and we're trying to get our frames as slim as possible to maximum views.  Plus T&T aren't so good when it rains; especially if the reveals aren't very deep...  

 

Thanks for the suggestion though.

[craig]

The problem you face is outward opening side hung/top hung windows are designed with these style hinges for safety primarily. If the wind caught them on standard t&t hinges they’d just flap and bang in the wind.

 

It’s not that it can’t be done, egress hinges are just better for the operation.