uPVC windows lock upgrade

[AnimalGlu]

Hi,

My parents have a window unit that opens to the outside (it was an old coal shed/store).

Can you get upgraded window handles for uPVC units, so that they are more secure?

As currently the handle and hence the window/door looks pretty vulnerable.

Thanks in advance.

 

[tictic]

Hi,

My parents have a window unit that opens to the outside (it was an old coal shed/store).

Can you get upgraded window handles for uPVC units, so that they are more secure?

As currently the handle and hence the window/door looks pretty vulnerable.

Thanks in advance.

i take it,that its a upvc window..its called a casement(opens outward)..

i have them in my house,so i got a mate round to fix new bottom hinges..called restictor hinges,..these will only open the sash about 2" then you press the button on the bottom hinge to open the sash fully..(very secure)..also he fitted self engaging hooks...its a hook thats screwed to the opening side of the sash and a stud is screwed to the frame,this stops the sash opening any furher till you pull the sash back and release...belt and braces...but peice of mind....


the parts that we used were system 10 from whs/bowater...(just gave him a call there)...

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