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If the locking works everytime with no clunks etc when the door is open, then it is an alignment issue. One of the cams or even the deadbolt are hitting the keeps on the door frame

Unfortunately no realistic solution other then replacement. Just for the record , and I know it's too late but the manufacturers of pvc and Composite recommend you always ' pull the handle ' up to engage all locking points every time you use the door, this reducing the chance of bowing as...

That's if it had restrictors on it lol. The crack changes it a little then lol. I've seen doors adjusted and last for a few years with cracks in , not sure if a upvc ' magic man ' could repair so close to the hinge and it last

From what I van work out from those pics , it just needs either adjusting or toe and heeling. Not sure if that is a cracking by the door hinge in picture one though

That's exactly how split spindle handles nprmally work. ..unless you have a slam lock fitted. A slam lock , when it's closed will push a pin on the door lock and engage the locking points . A normal split spindle lock will only stop the latch from being operated so you can't gain entry...

Depends on the type and size of cage, in my experience cages tend to do more damage to post than cowels

Exactly this JohnD, new builds have to have thumbturns under building regulations anyway ,plus a letterbox ' cowl ' to prevent stray hands and other objects

You'd have better luck measuring the vents and ordering new internal covers...

Never seen it on old wooden sliding sash windows before either... I suspect it's more unusual than you think

Gonna be honest , don't think I've ever come across sliding sash with horns on the top rail of the lower sash.... and I've been in the industry 25 years... not saying they don't exist ,just never seen it

Take existing handle off, look at where the spindle goes through, if you have two square holes, one above the other then you just need a split spindle handle , usually lever handle indoors and pad handle outside

We use quickslide , and VS express in the past but i believe most upvc sliding sash offer run thro horns. Victoriana sliders is another that should do run thro

Could well.have been put in before the regs changed .. and now they would fall u der the stupid rule of not making situation any worse ( like for like)

No each habitable room has to have a separate escape

Makes no difference if it's a child's bedroom or not , if you need to meet the minimum requirement and this is the way to achieve it then this style will be fitted. Any habitable room ( deemed by if a single bed will fit in the room ) upstairs has to have at least one means of ' escape ' ...

As Randomgrinch says , fit the restrictors if you are concerned. Double glazing companies generally don't fit them as standard but we do have a ' duty of care ' as we are deemed experts in our field ( i know right lol ) . Therefore if it were me then we'd be fitting them in lower level...

So when you pull the handle down, you can see a hole there? If so it's an allen key ...probably a 2mm, but maybe 3 , I can't remember of the top of my head.. but yes it is a bit of a blind hole, shine a torch in it. Just try allen keys till you get one to fit!

The lower one is a cross head/Phillips, and is one of many holding the lock plate to the door sash...

If its duraflex you may struggle to get a new opener ... I thought Duraflex stopped making window profile

Think that's got to be a record.... Resurrecting a 14 year old thread AND advertising your own company ( which is against the sites rules )