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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...
Are your door hinges sold in pairs?
Yes, all door hinges are sold in pairs for one door.
Will I receive fixing screws when I buy a door hinge?
Yes, all hinges are dispatched with screw fixings.
Am I able to purchase hinges that are CE marked from Handlestore.com?
Yes, our H13 door hinge is CE marked. Visit the product page to see more ...
Can I lock the window open?
You are able to lock some of the casement stays in an open position but only those classed as peg stays. Peg stays are the ones with holes in and the pins fit through the holes. In this case you can use Window Stay Locks by substituting a peg for a lock. Typically the W46 and W47 traditional stays are used in this ...
What is a standard hinge?
This is the most common hinge that simply opens your window. Most standard hinges are known as easy clean and this relates to the action of the hinge i.e. the opener comes across the window creating a gap that allows you to reach the outside of the window. The hinges have a track width of 18mm (outer size).
Are the ...
Can I fit restricted hinges in place of a standard hinge?
Yes you can provided that the track width is 18mm wide and the length of hinge is available.
Please note that side hung window hinges have one restrictor on the bottom hinge and top hung windows have restricted hinges on each side of the window. The latter is important for safety reasons ...
What is a slimline window hinge?
These hinges are narrower than the standard hinges you find on most double glazed windows. The overall width of the track is only 15mm as opposed to the 18mm size you get with standard hinges.
Can I use the standard hinge as a replacement?
You might be able to do that but in most cases there is a channel that the...
Can I fit fire-escape hinges in place of a standard hinge?
Yes you can provided that the track width in the fixed frame is 18mm wide (that's the outer size not inner) and the length of hinge is available.
They will only fit side hung windows, for example where the hinges are fitted top and bottom on a window.
Can I use them on top hung windows...
Where are these restrictors used?
They are most suitable for upvc conservatory doors. These restrictors need a channel groove to locate within so they can be positioned to operate correctly (most uPVC or double glazed doors with multi-point locks generally have this feature). They can also be used on upvc front and back doors and can be used for ...