Peter Hinged windows hark back to the days of old, where people used to put pies on the windowsill for them to cool, Before sitting around the fireplace for a family meal. They bring a sense of traditional style to a room, even modern homes benefit from its unique opening style and multi paneled window look.
They are primarily used singly or in pairs within a common frame, in which case they are hinged on the outside. The windows are opened with a crank, lever or a cam handle, which is placed approximately hand height for the average person. The handle also functions as a window lock, allowing the windows to be securely sealed. Often times, a crank, stay, or friction hinge is necessary when the window opens outward, to hold the window in position despite wind.
Function, style, and security are also major strong points of hinged windows. Using modern materials within a traditional design to create a window that functions well and looks unique.