A window latch is a standard lock found on double and single hung windows. This simple mechanism connects the two sashes of the window and prevents either from moving.
A sash window lock is used to lock the sash of the window and therefore, prevent the window from opening. Sash window locks are fixed to a vertical sliding sash window. It doesn't matter whether the window is made from uPVC, timber or even aluminium, they will all use a sash window lock.
Window safety devices are a mechanical safety device that is attached to windows and prevent them from opening more than 10 centimetres (four inches).
You're likely familiar with window latches. They are located on the top of the window sash and latch the two parts of a window together when the window is closed. These work with single and double hung windows. You simply turn the handle on the latch to lock or unlock the window.
Install a chain lock (the same type used on doors) to limit the distance the window will open. For maximum security, fasten it to the sash and frame with the longest screws that the window will accommodate. For additional protection, install a keyed lock along the sash rail.
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A Window Opening Control Device (WOCD) is an option available for some Wincore window systems. It is designed to restrict the opening of a sash to less than 4″ to lessen the risk of accidental falls. A WOCD can be released to allow the sash to fully open for emergency escape and/or rescue.
Unfortunately, the truth is that all window locks are not safe. We've seen a lot of windows with cheap or weak locks that simply keep the window closed to ensure the home's energy efficiency. In older homes, you may find window locks that are actually designed for a different type of window.
Window shootbolts and locks offer locking points at the top and bottom of your window, providing... Window shootbolts and locks offer locking points at the top and bottom of your window, providing additional security. Our window locks are a popular choice for any PVCu window.
A hinged wedge lock nails in the window track of a double-hung window. Choose a position for the wedge that lets you open the window enough to get fresh air. When the wedge is in place, the window will only rise as far as the wedge. When the wedge is swung out of the way, the window opens freely to any height.
The Fitch Sash Fastener Lock is a traditional lockable window fitting, offering additional security for your sash windows. This window lock has a simple rotating catch which can be locked in place with the supplied allen key.
If well maintained and properly locked, sash window locks will provide a good level of security. The most secure fastener is the Fitch sash window lock. This is because the half circle catch is less vulnerable to attack due to it being hard to open these from the exterior side of the window.
A double-hung window, also commonly referred to as a double-sash window, is a type of window that has two operable sashes that slide up and down. There are two main operable parts of a double-hung window — the top sash and the bottom sash. They are both able to open to provide ventilation.
An espagnolette locking system (shortened to espag) is the flat metal strip which runs up the locking side of a window and moves when the handle is turned. Often they have round studs on them called mushrooms which move up and down (or side to side depending on how your window sits) when the handle is moved.
A shootbolt is a window locking mechanism that extends outwards from the top and bottom and can be held tight to the frame.
To remove the lock you need to take off the face plate, Remove the handle and the end guides that the shootbolts go through at the end of the window sash. You then put the handle spindle back in and turn the handle including the back plate in an anti clockwise direction.
Burglars can open a window in many different ways. Often they use a crowbar to force open a poorly secured window or take off the beadings to remove the windowpane from the frame. Sometimes intruders simply break the window with a hammer or an automatic center punch.
To unlock this type of window from the outside: Find out if the window is open and push it with your hands. If this doesn't work, place a prybar between the window and the windowsill. Jiggle the window a little, and it will move and be able to slide or come off.
ASTM F 2006: Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows. ASTM F 2090: Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices with Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms.
The device may be disengaged, allowing the window to open fully for cleaning or egress, and it automatically re-engages when the sash is fully closed again. You're encouraged to check with local building codes to ensure your windows operate within the standards needed for safety.
Most sliding glass doors are made of tempered glass, which can be easily shattered. An intruder could simply throw a large object through the door or strike it with a hard object to break it. Tempered glass was designed to break into tiny pieces that don't have sharp edges when shattered.