Tilt-turn windows are three windows in one: Depending on the handle position, they can be operated as fixed window (handle in 6 o'clock position), in-swing casement window (handle in 9 o'clock position) and tilt-in-from-the top (='hopper' window; handle in 12 o'clock position).

Tilt-turn windows are easy to reach from the inside for cleaning and maintenance and also offer added security and draft-free ventilation.

Opening Options

Inward Opening windows have a standard Tilt & Turn option. This option offers two functions; a bottom hung window with a narrow opening angle when the handle is half turned and a side hung window with a full opening when the handle is fully turned. There is also the option of tilt only or turn only.

Profiles

Two types of IV-68 and IV-78 profile are used for manufacturing of our European wooden windows.

The new generation profile IV-68 has many small but important qualities, which can be noticed only by a professional:

- the finger jointing of casement corners has a ventilated glazing rebate. The condensed water is being removed through the drainage holes in the aluminum protective profile of window frame;
- the ventilation of the space under the aluminum protective profile of window frame is possible;
- the main seal of the casements presses to the wooden part of the window frame not to the aluminum profile, therefore it doesn‘t freeze on;
- the outer incline of the horizontal part of the casement is 20°, therefore precipitation (rainwater, snow) and diverse dirt and dust is easier removed from this surface.

The IV 78 profile has better heat insulation because it is 10 mm thicker (the width is 78 mm) than IV 68 profile. IV 78 softline profile is stiffer than IV 68 profile. It is a new generation profile having bigger rounding on the corners. Due to this feature the colouring of the product is easier and the quality is better. It also provides better protection from water and dirt collection and the product looks better.

An LTP type window profile consist of normal cross-section jamb and two coupled casings. The inner casing is glazed with sealed unit and the outer casing is glazed with glass. The windows of such type have better heat and sound insulation properties.

All European type windows can be produced with installed air vents and protective girds from mosquitoes.

The IV 68 and IV 78 window profiles can be covered with aluminum covers if requested. These covers protect the wooden part of the window from atmospheric influence. It is easy to install jalousie between coupled LTP type window casements
 

Wood

We believe that wood is one of the best building materials because of its ecological and building characteristics. It is one of the few renewable resources, essential for living.

For our window frames we use wood, brought from Northern regions’ sustainable forests. The growth of trees in countries with severe climate is slower, which makes timber more dense and durable.

Our window frames can be made from softwood or hardwood.
Softwood is more resistible to decay; it is of solid colour and texture. Pine tree timber is distinguished by its physical durability and larch timber by its bigger resistance to decay.

Deciduous hardwood is a wood of more interesting structure. Oak tree timber is more long-lived, harder; it has big mechanical resistance. Meranti is more long-lived, having larger physical resistance than pine tree. Sipo timber is resistible to decay, having fine texture and colour.

We mostly manufacture pine windows and oak windows, but according to the customer requirements we can manufacture windows from various softwood and hardwood.

In order to protect our wooden window frames from deformation and increase their lifetime, we use laminated triple-layer wood. The outer layers are radial or half radial cut and this method protects wooden window surfaces from wood cleavage. It is produced using selected timber that is glued together under high pressure so our products are strong and stable.

Frames can be made from:

-laminated triple-layer finger-joint pine (removed knocks, resins, small fractures); mostly used for surfaces to be painted.

- laminated triple-layer fixed (solid wood) pine, oak and meranti (special wood selected without knocks, resins, fractures).

Glass and glazing

Our double or triple glazing is usually performed using PILKINGTON glass. This glass has better sunlight permeability, heat preservation in the premises and better sound insulation. Hermetic double or three pane glass packages are used as a standard option, filled with argon gas. The indoor pane comes in selective glass, reflecting thermal rays into the premises and improving heat insulation features of glass package. Heat conduction coefficient of such glass package U value 1.1 - 1.4 W/m2K; sound insulation: 32-35dB.

According to the customer requirements we can offer the following glass packages:

• Heat insulation (selective).
• Sunshine control (reflective, toned).
• Sound insulation.
• Anti-burglar (laminated, hardened).
• Special: fire safe, ornamental.

Safety glass units:

Laminated safety glass is produced by putting a thin layer of flexible clear plastic film polyvinylbutyral (PVB) between two or more pieces of glass. The plastic film holds the glass in place when the glass breaks, helping to lessen injuries from flying glass. The film also can stretch, yet the glass still sticks to it. It is also quite difficult to penetrate laminated safety glass, compared to normal window pane glass;

Tempered safety glass is a single piece of glass that gets tempered using a process that heats, then quickly cools the glass to harden it. The tempering process increases the strength of the glass from 5 to 10 times that of untempered glass. Toughen safety glass breaks differently than regular clear glass. When tempered safety glass is struck it does not break into sharp jagged pieces of shrapnel like glass as normal window panes or mirrors do. Instead, it breaks into little pebble-like pieces, without sharp edges.

Broke laminated glass

Broken tempered glass

Glass units with aluminium leads are available for our wooden windows.

Obscure glass patterns

We have a wide choice of obscure patterned glass available in any of our wooden windows. These are just few samples from ones, which we are able to offer.

Timber windows hardware

As standard we use the hardware from the companies Titon, Westward (UK) and Roto Frank AG, G-U (Germany) although depending on customer requirements the hardware of the other manufacturers can be installed in our wooden windows too. Different handles, hinges, wheels, etc in different finishes can be selected to correspond projects style and spirit. There is a vide variety of the windows and doors hardware and one can choose between standard brass, aluminum, gold or polished fittings. Black antique ironmongery is also available.

Finishing and colours

Depending on customer requirements we are willing to leave the products we supply untreated, coated with a base coat or completely pre-finished. As standard we fully factory finish all wooden windows and doors. Traditionally we use a waterborne coating, which is spray applied to ensure a more durable and professional finish. For added protection the coatings are resistant to U.V. light.

Although we spray our waterbourne coatings they are available in brushing formulation which ensures an exact match can be obtained on site

Colour for non-transparent finishing may be selected from the RAL colour range. In case of transparent finishing, the oak, mahogany and other tints can be achieved.

A perfect and durable protection of wooden windows and doors
We use finishes supplied by well established companies, namely Teknos, Sikkens and Sadolin, which are ones of the leading paint manufacturers supplying industrial paints for wooden surfaces.

Ecology and durability are compatible
SIKKENS water-dilatable covering is indeed ecological and prolongs durability of wooden windows.

The spectrum of SIKKENS colours is very wide therefore you will be able to choose both transparent and non-transparent. Well-maintained windows look better and are more resistant to various factors. To maintain the windows is that much easy as to clean them.

Ecology as the quality factor
We will not be mistaken to state that twindows and doors emphasize the exterior design of the building and provide it certain style and character.

Therefore, we recommend using such building material, which is resistant to aggressive effect of the environment, i. e. TIMBER.

Wooden windows and doors is a good investment to the future
Today one can notice the tendency to use natural material - timber. Its advantages are evident through the whole process - from assembly to technical maintenance:

Water-dilatable products distinguish by the following exclusive high-quality properties:

• Quick drying;
• Resistance to various factors for a long time;
• Tolerance of the environment ;
• Ensure better labour conditions.

Shapes and styles

GLORYWOOD Ltd. can produce timber windows of any shape desired.

There are just few examples among many of different shapes and styles

Georgian Style Windows

We offer a range of sash bar options allowing windows to be matched against the required design and period.

Cross bars outside glass unit, glued on the glass.

Crossbars are available for classic and old town profiles.