What Is a European Window

The term “European windows and doors” is a catch-all term that refers to windows and doors that originate in Europe and share a variety of design characteristics. These characteristics usually include: Unique functionalities like “tilt and turn” for windows and “lift and slide” for doors.

What is a European style window?

European windows are special, double action, tilt turn windows. Tilt and turn windows allow for various degrees of ventilation. They have a high energy efficient and well insulated design.

Are European windows better?

European windows are better resistant to condensation which reduces the energy consumption especially, in colder climates. While most North American windows use double pane windows, European windows either have triple panes or even quadruple panes along with integrated blinds. … This reduces the energy loss by 30-50%.