Hi
I am having major issues with trying to change my sliding patio door lock , so any help would be appreciated! It is a UPVC CR Smith door, around 10 years old, and after having the key snapped in it, I have removed the barrel, I then bought just a new barrell hoping that would solve the problem, but then the whole lock mechansim seemed to fail! I have removed the handle and have the exisiting lock ready to come out, but it appears its held in palce by a metal rod running the length of the door...any ideas on how I get the lock out? Do I have to remove the door now? Also can I just put back in a standard lock in its place or do I need to replace like for like? I am happy enough to put in a standard mortice lock if I can.
Sorry for the ramble, but desperate for advice!
I am having major issues with trying to change my sliding patio door lock , so any help would be appreciated! It is a UPVC CR Smith door, around 10 years old, and after having the key snapped in it, I have removed the barrel, I then bought just a new barrell hoping that would solve the problem, but then the whole lock mechansim seemed to fail! I have removed the handle and have the exisiting lock ready to come out, but it appears its held in palce by a metal rod running the length of the door...any ideas on how I get the lock out? Do I have to remove the door now? Also can I just put back in a standard lock in its place or do I need to replace like for like? I am happy enough to put in a standard mortice lock if I can.
Sorry for the ramble, but desperate for advice!