Sash locks for wooden doors

[Mousetroy]

I wonder if anyone would be able to tell me if I can fit an Era Fortress Euro Cylinder Sashlock into a 44mm hardwood door?

The lock in question is here:

[url]http://www.saundersonsecurity.co.uk/acatalog/Era_Fortress_Euro_Cylinder_Sashlock.html [/url]

Am I right in thinking that this is only for uPVC doors?

Many thanks

 

[Deleted member 174758]

They are ordinary sash locks - so yes, they'll fit a wooden 44mm door

 

[JohnD]

and they would actually not fit a typical PVC door.

but as you want it to fit a wooden door, why not fit an ordinary BS mortice lock with levers, which will be cheaper and better?

http://www.saundersonsecurity.co.uk/acatalog/British_Standard_Sashlocks.html

 

[Deleted member 174758]

why not fit an ordinary BS mortice lock with levers, which will be cheaper and better?

Not always better IMHO. We generally fit Euro barrels on commercial jobs because you can get high security barrel/key sets which can be swapped out in minutes. The key is also a yale size key (smaller) and it's also a lot cheaper to replace the barrel than the lock if the keys go walkies. So only better in some circumstances

 

[JohnD]

more secure and likely to last longer.

 

[Mousetroy]

Thanks for the replies - I really appreciate it. I never knew there were so many options and standards! Even the hinges have to be taken into consideration!

I'm glad that this will be suitable as I would much rather have the euro style lock and also it will mean a smaller key for my pocket

Thanks again!