People replace their bedroom windows.
They pick the frames. They pick the handles. They completely ignore the hinges.
This is a massive mistake.
The Fire Escape Rule
Upstairs windows are fire escapes. It is a strict building regulation.
Standard window hinges only open part of the way. The glass stops at an angle. A grown adult cannot fit through that gap.
Building control will spot it immediately. They will fail the installation. You are left with an illegal house.
The 90-Degree Fix
Bedrooms require Egress hinges.
They look like normal hinges from the inside. The internal mechanics are completely different.
You push the window. The hinge swings the entire pane of glass to a full 90-degree angle. The glass moves completely out of the frame opening.
The Clear Route
The gap is totally clear. There is zero restriction.
A person can climb straight out. It gives you a safe escape route. It keeps the property completely compliant with the law.
The Cowboy Trap
Cheap fitters use standard hinges upstairs to save a few quid on parts. They leave you with a dangerous, illegal window.
Don’t risk it.
Come down to 78 Alma Road. We have Egress hinges on our display windows. Push them open and see the full 90-degree gap for yourself or give us a call on 01202 533126.
