We have 3 sliding pva windows - their "locks" are sliding up/down catches in the frame. The catches move up and down up do not lock the windows at all - can this be repaired? If not what can be done to secure the windows? Want advice as to what can be done. Thanks very much.
broken locks on all sliding pva windows
- Thread starter PeterRayner
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Im not sure what you mean by sliding pva windows?
PVC?
If they were vertical sliders the locks are fairly simple.
If yo mean tilt and turn windows they can be very complicated and you will most likely have to get someone in to look at them. But sash jammers could be used as a temporary way to secure.
Or do you mean sliding patio doors? In which case we may be able to talk you through a repair if you post some pics. A temporary way to secure could be done with these http://www.euro-secure.com/PatioDoorLock.asp?gclid=CPTpwL_l98QCFQjKtAodFigAiA
PVC?
If they were vertical sliders the locks are fairly simple.
If yo mean tilt and turn windows they can be very complicated and you will most likely have to get someone in to look at them. But sash jammers could be used as a temporary way to secure.
Or do you mean sliding patio doors? In which case we may be able to talk you through a repair if you post some pics. A temporary way to secure could be done with these http://www.euro-secure.com/PatioDoorLock.asp?gclid=CPTpwL_l98QCFQjKtAodFigAiA
Sorry - meant PVC!. The windows slide horizontally, the left side over the right and the right side behind the left. So the Max. they can be opened is half the window space. The interior catch is intact and works but the part where it is supposed to catch onto has dropped down to bottom off window and I cannot see how to re place it in correct spot. Thanks for your reply.
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I have just been out to buy the frame mounted locks similar to the "euro secure" ones but on studying the instructions - it says a hole must be drilled into the "aluminium" for the bolt to secure the window - no mention of PVC. My windows are PVC - can these be drilled into to make the hole needed for the bolt? They will need drilling also to take 2 screws. Don't like to start drilling if this is a not right for PVC frames. Thanks
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