Helpful Info:

These window latches all come with the fittings needed to fit the latch into a working position on your window. If you have old window latches then why not renew to a push button key locking latch to improve security? These will replace most of the older types of latches and come with the catches to fit onto the window. The W28 and W48 both have push-button designs.

A lot of timber windows have angled frames but most of the window latches we provide all come with the options for flat and angled frame fittings. The latches will generally overcome the slim draughtseals between the windows but where large seals are used you will need different size window latches and our technical team can help you with these challenges. The key at the top of the page denotes those latches that can be used with a weatherseal and those with a night-vent facility.

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 window furniture 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.

• the depth of the frame that the latch sits on - is there sufficient land to fix adequately?
• are chamfered receivers required to contour the frame?
• are you replacing a mortice lock?
• does the window have a weatherseal around the opening to stop draughts?
• do you require a night vent?
• locking window latches versus non-locking latches?
• are the frames flush?
• locking stays required to accompany the window latch?
• 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 furniture that is 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.