European versus American Windows

We cover the main differences between American and European windows, along with the pros and cons for each of them.
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[@eugene9723]

American windows are crappy. European windows hands down!

[@arnomrnym6329]

The term "European" is kind of missleading, because there are different styles. The "American Style" is originally from The UK. The other Window with the "Tilt and Turn Function“ ist a german invention by Wilhelm Frank, patented in1935. Over the last 50 years this system spread througout Europe. Inside turning windows ar commonly use in Middle and South Europe, where in Skandinavia Windows and especially appartement doors open outwards (Fire escape). In Germany (and other countries too) you can also get sliding windows (vertical/horizontal) but they serve usually a certain purpose like Ticket offices, Kiosk, Cafés etc.

[@jujuvtx]

Put the blinds inside the double window

[@DarrylRuan95]

American doors is good. But thw Double-hung is the dumbest thing I ever seen in my life. Casement, Awning or Tilt and Turn still better than that Double, Single Hung garbage.

[@woody_6666]

How do you want to clean the American window from both sides?

[@shenoyglobal]

finding it hard to find Hurricane impact tilt and turn windows in UPVC.. do you have any reference

[@gregcorwin8316]

Very good presentation on some of the differences between tilt/turn and double hung windows.

[@dragonproductions236]

As a european, the german windows suck. You can't put AC's in them, getting screens in them is a PITA especially in apartments.

[@turboflush]

American windows dont "need" the extra framing. It would add cost. And all it does is stiffen the window.