Window Latches
Many people get confused with the term latch and catch and very simply the latch is the 'nosed' handle and the catch is the receiver. Window latches come in all shapes and sizes and are primarily found on timber windows. The beauty of changing your latches on a timber window is that timber can be refurbished, filled and painted or varnished and so gives you more chance of changing the styling and look of the window by changing the window furniture.
There are many different styles of window latches and many different considerations to take into account when replacing your window fasteners.
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the depth of the frame that the latch sits on - is there sufficient land to fix adequately?
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are chamfered receivers required to contour the frame?
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are you replacing a mortice lock?
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does the window have a weatherseal around the opening to stop draughts?
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do you require a night vent?
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locking window latches versus non-locking latches?
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are the frames flush?
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locking stays required to accompany the window latch?
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conservation fittings needed?
These are just a few of the considerations! That said it is our job to get the information across to you and support you to identify the correct type of fixing needed.
Handlestore.com aims to give you the widest possible choice of window latches in our on-line window latches catalogue –We provide high quality window latches that are sourced from the best UK suppliers, including: timber window latches, replacement timber window latches, chrome window latches, stainless steel window latches, pvc window latches, upvc window latches, period window latches, monkey tail window latches, window fittings, window fasteners, black antique window fittings, traditional window fittings, Georgian window fittings, Edwardian window fittings and black antique window latches.