uPVC Windows Guide

If you have older timber sash windows in your residence, then you are very lucky.  These sash windows have an elegance about them that is hard to replicate in more modern windows, no matter whether they are made of timber , uPVC or some other material.

These windows may have been part of your residence for a long time and with proper care and attention should last for many more years. The one problem that can arise with older windows is that their security measures may not be up to scratch.  Quality sash window locks are an important part of present day sash windows but could well be missing from your period windows.

•    Home security is much more important in the present day than it was twenty or more years ago.  While your windows apparent lack of security may be a problem that you need to address, there are solutions available to you.  You can find suitable window locks for your home and have them installed, thereby improving immensely the security of your home.

•    If you do decide that you want to install window sash locks then you will want to find locks that integrate with the existing hardware that is on your windows.  For example if you have brass latches or keepers already fitted on your windows, then it would make sense to find brass locks, if that was possible.  If your windows are of a certain vintage you would hope also to be able to find antique locks instead of having to fit modern brass versions that would not look right.

•    Salvage yards are a great place to source old and decorative window locks for sash windows.  As sash timber windows were more relevant in bygone days, there is a lot of salvage relevant to them in storage in these yards, waiting to be found by you.  However these may not be the cheapest locks you will find and it may also be difficult to find enough of the same matching types of locks to be able to do every window you have in your home.  One answer to this problem is to source good quality antique reproduction locks.  These would probably be a much cheaper option, will definitely be in good working order and you will be able to purchase any amount you want.

•    Probably the best place to start looking for a suitable type of sash window lock is online.  From the comfort and privacy of your home you can peruse all different types of locks for your windows, see if their measurements fit the size of window sash lock you are looking for and whether they match your existing hardware.  Contact the manufacturer is you have any specific queries regarding the locks they are marketing and if you do purchase online, before you confirm your purchase check that the shipping costs are not very expensive.  If you are purchasing a large quantity of metal locks they could be quite heavy and expensive to mail.

Whether you purchase from your local hardware store merchant or online, you should have your locks in your possession within a short space of time and all you have to do is install them in order to make your home much more secure and your sash windows looking well.  Sash window locks are available in most styles and materials, so whether you have timber, aluminum or uPVC  windows, there is surely an available quality and attractive lock out there that will suit your purposes.

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