When any sliding sash is going to be
tilted inward it first must be locked to the frame to
prevent it from falling to the floor. Only Tilt 'N'
Slide securely locks the ash to the frame before the sash
can be tilted inward. Other types of hardware were
not intended for this application and only apply braking
pressure as the sash is tilted inward. This is
unsafe because the sash may fall out of the frame before
the brakes are fully engaged.
Also the expanding type of shoes rely entirely on
friction between the hardware and the frame.
This is inadequate as the plastic hardware and the
pvc frame are both slippery materials. The
caliper brake system of the Tilt 'N' Slide acts just
like a vice clamping the sash to the frame resulting
in safe operation.
CAUTION - Risk Factors!
Other tilt-in windows use and
expanding friction that may not provide safe
tilting especially with medium to large sashes.
