Fenstür Expression Series vs Tilt and Turn 78
Both are 78 mm timber tilt-turn windows from the same factory. The real difference is stock against custom. Expression comes only in all-wood, in a fixed set of stock sizes with double glazing and a factory finish, and ships faster than custom work. Tilt and Turn 78 is made to size, in all-wood or aluminum-clad, with a published structural rating.
- Choose Expression Series if your openings can be drawn to the stock sizes, all-wood suits the exterior, and schedule or budget matters more than options.
- Choose Tilt and Turn 78 if you need custom sizes, an aluminum-clad exterior, or a published performance rating for the submittal.
Fenstür Expression Series and Tilt and Turn 78 differ on frame. Neither leads on the published performance numbers.
| Specification | Fenstür Windows & DoorsExpression Series | Fenstür Windows & DoorsTilt and Turn 78 |
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| FrameThe frame material. Aluminum-clad wood has a timber frame with an aluminum skin outside; all-wood shows timber on both faces. | All-wood | Aluminum-clad wood or All-wood |
| NAFS ratingPerformance class and grade under the North American Fenestration Standard, e.g. CW-PG70. Shows the loads the window passed in testing. | Not published | CW-PG70 |
| Best U-factorHow fast heat passes through the whole window. Lower is better insulation. US values are in Btu/h·ft²·°F. | Not published | Not published |
| SHGC rangeSolar heat gain coefficient: the share of the sun’s heat that gets through, from 0 to 1. Lower keeps homes cooler. | Not published | Not published |
| STCSound transmission class: how well the window blocks speech-range noise. Higher is quieter; 32 and up is noticeably quiet. | Not published | Not published |
| Impact ratedTested to withstand wind-borne debris (ASTM E1886/E1996). Required in hurricane debris regions unless shutters are used. | Not published | Not published |
| GlazingThe number of glass panes in the sealed unit: double, triple or quad. More panes insulate better and weigh more. | Double | Double |
| InstallationHow the unit attaches to the opening: nail fin, flush fin, block frame or replacement insert. | Block frame | Block frame |
| Lead timeTypical weeks from a confirmed order to delivery. Custom wood and clad lines usually take longest. | Not published | Not published |
| Price tierRFV’s relative price band, from $ to $$$$, comparing installed cost per opening within residential windows. | Not published | Not published |
| Glass seal warrantyCoverage against the sealed glass unit losing its seal, which shows as fogging between the panes. | Not published | Not published |
| Frame warranty | Not published | Not published |
Warranty side by side
| Product | Frame | Glass sealCoverage against the sealed glass unit losing its seal, which shows as fogging between the panes. | Glass stress crackCoverage for glass that cracks on its own from thermal stress, not from impact. | Hardware | Finish | Labor | TransferableWhether the warranty passes to the next owner if the home is sold. | Registration |
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| Expression Series Fenstür Windows & Doors | Terms not published. Ask the sales rep for the written warranty with your quote. | |||||||
| Tilt and Turn 78 Fenstür Windows & Doors | Terms not published. Ask the sales rep for the written warranty with your quote. | |||||||
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