gravelld Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 My windows are generally specced out, need to decide how the windows are hung. T and T was dropped because of expense (and inconvenience as far as I could see). We have to make a decision between top and side hung; both are supported for our dimensions. To avoid me making an expensive mistake, is there anything I have missed or misunderstood here: Side hung benefits: - For ground floor, because the opening is on the vertical you have more of a usable gap as you open, e.g. allows passing things out easier (!) Top hung benefits: - Can be used easier over counter tops - Can open and not let the rain in - Looks more modern (to my eyes) - Less strain on hinges I'm thinking top hung upstairs and over counters, side hung downstairs... is this odd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I came from "down south" where side hung is normal, so in spite of top hung being normal here, we built our first house with side hung. MAJOR disadvantage. Open it on a windy day, and the wind will open it further (or close it). New house is built with top hung and I much prefer it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I have top hung downstairs and side upstairs. Works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelld Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 42 minutes ago, Declan52 said: I have top hung downstairs and side upstairs. Works fine. Why that way around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Surprised T&T was more expensive - added about £20 per window on mine. I also swapped the traditional outer sashes for a single middle opener with T&T hinges. Looks good and how many times to you open both outer sashes ..?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crofter Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Side hung may provide better means of escape- hence the use upstairs. But as Dave says top hung is more weather proof. If you really can't decide, then put the hinges on the longest edge, as that's going to put less strain on them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 10 hours ago, gravelld said: Why that way around? Side hung upstairs because they are for fire escape. Downstairs I have 2 different types of top hung. The front of the house is half the window opens from the top to make it look more like a country cottage and the back the full window opens to match the French doors and back door which are fully glazed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Tilt turn are good on upper floors as they can be cleaned from the inside. Downside is they will clash with curtains or blinds. To clean outward opening windows from the inside you need either top hung reversible or side guided, where the hinge slides towards the middle of the window to allow cleaning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 My new windows are side guided and they look great as side hung but great to clean with the slide bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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