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Will your range of window safety restrictors fit all windows? Not all of them. The casement windows (normal outward opening windows) must have friction hinges like the ones found typically on uPVC double glazed windows. These window safety restrictors are generally, but not always, fitted inline with the hinges on both sides of the window...

Use our quick replacement cabinet handles sizing guide to find the correct replacement handles you need. Remember, these are shown in order of their fixing centres ( the size between the centre points of the two fixing holes), NOT the length of the handle. Click the images to take you to the respective product page. <<<------->&...

The easiest way to find out how to replace upvc door handles is watching someone else do it! That's why we have produced a short video showing how easy this is to do for yourself. Replacing uPVC Door Handles can be a little different to conventional external front door handles. The screws that pass through a upvc door usually pass through a ...

Looking closer inside letterboxes! Letterboxes are one of the most important features of your home exterior – that slot in the door that allows the post to come in, but keeps drafts and thieves out! Letterboxes are a highly functional piece of hardware, but also one that now comes with a wonderful choice of finishes and effects. When did we ...

If you want to get straight into choosing front door handles then click one of the three images below. This will then take you to a selection of handles.   There are many types of front door handles and selecting the correct one is very important. The starting point is to look at the type of key you have now. This distinguishes the ...

You can order your 3 star keyed alike locks via this website and below we show you how to do that. What we offer: We currently have two types (makes) of 3 star locks that can be keyed-alike (only to the same brand not cross makes/types). Securit 3 Star Anti Snap Locks (thumbturns and cylinders range) Yale Platinum 3 Star Anti Snap ...

Well, you've probably got here for one simple reason, you need to check a few things to be sure you know how to replace the UPVC window handles in your home. It's easy to impulse buy particularly when your upvc window handle breaks so take a few measurements and keep this page well and truly in your favourites section of your web browser and we ...

When a window handle breaks there is usually a sense of panic to find a replacement handle, but with so many types of windows it can be a time consuming job. So we've come up with a time saving guide to alleviate some of that panic and help you narrow down your search. Start by identifying the material the window is made from: uPVC, timber, ...

What Is A Cockspur Window Handle? Upvc cockspur window handle shown with catch. A cockspur handle is just a simple latch and catch arrangement found on upvc, timber and aluminium windows. Cockspur handles are a two-piece arrangement involving a latch (cockspur handle) and a catch. The latch closes onto or into the catch. How do you tell the ...

What Is An Espag Window Handle? Espag handles have 7mm square spindles   Want to buy espag window handles? So you have turned to the internet to find replacement window handles. Well you are in the best possible hands! We've been selling these handles online since 2004. So what is an espag window handle? An espag window handle is found ...