European Windows Are Awesome [video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT8eBjlcT8s

by mhb • 3 years ago

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stop503• 3 years ago

Is that such an important thing?

Well it's something we use all the time. It's super convenient because there's no risk of the window suddenly opening wide-open should there be too much wind.

And it's not just windows: there are doors that work like that too.

And at night, during summer time, you can still create an airflow without letting your window fully open: so for thieves it's not as easy to get in as if you had let your window opened.

Honestly I take it for granted: I'm surprised when I stumble on a window that doesn't have that mechanic.

stop503• 3 years ago

I absolutly take it for granted. Thats why im suprised about the hype

db48x2• 3 years ago

If you want these on your own house all you have to do is visit a home–improvement store and look for the casement windows. They probably have a whole aisle of choices to pick from.

vinniepukh5• 3 years ago

A key feature of the windows linked by the OP is the ability to vertically open them for a slight gap.

My quick search for casement windows at Lowe's (https://www.lowes.com/pl/Casement-windows-Windows-Windows-do...) didn't show a single one that has that feature.

db48x2• 3 years ago

If Lowes doesn’t have them, others will. Look for “Tilt & Turn” windows. They’re called that because they operate like a combination of an ordinary casement window plus a “hopper” or “awning” casement window.

vinniepukh5• 3 years ago

These would be illegal in most San Francisco homes.

slater• 3 years ago

How so?

vinniepukh5• 3 years ago

Windows have to be in the character of the neighborhood.

Source: https://sfplanning.org/sites/default/files/documents/publica...

sudo_bangbang• 3 years ago

From what I remember the venting state of the window is called 'auf kipp'. Not sure if the process is called 'kipping' though

DemocracyFTW2• 3 years ago

"kippen", "Kippfenster"

vinniepukh5• 3 years ago

I really miss these windows from my time living in Europe. They are incredible at 1.) insulating heat 2.) insulating noise, and 3.) being convenient to open, close, and clean!

European Windows Are Awesome [video]

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