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Choosing Upvc Window Replacement Hinges

It's not as difficult as it could appear to select and install upvc replacement hinges. Make sure the arrows on the hinges face the right way and determine the thickness of the hinge arms on the frame opening (13mm or 17mm).

There are several kinds of hinges to pick from, each with unique characteristics. This article will review the most common types of uPVC window hinges, and their benefits.

Egress/Easy Clean Hinge

They are a great choice for replacing or upgrading a fire escape safety window since they are able to open at a 90-degree angle. They can also be disengaged to an easy clean position so that you can easily reach the outside of your windows to clean them without the need to climb on a ladder or lean over at angles that could be dangerous.

Yale is one of the most reputable and well-known brands in the field of home security. They work with all types of uPVC side-hung windows. By pressing a small button, the window sash will be slid to the side, and then into the position that is easy to clean. After closing, the window sash will be returned to its original position.

Both 13mm and 17mm are available. Depending on the size of your window, we recommend using our Egress Selection Guide to determine which product is best for you.

These hinges are compatible with standard side-hung frames made of aluminum or uPVC. The friction screw is used to adjust the resistance. This makes opening the window simpler and less likely of accidental closing during strong winds. They have been cycle tested to over 30,000 cycles and are compliant with BBA/Secured by Design and British Standards approved BS EN 13126-6:2008.

There are no buttons or catches The Nico Egress Easy Clean Friction Hinge is easy to use and provides a convenient solution to emergency egress as well as safe cleaning. Firstly, open the window to the egress (full opening) position, and then press the hinge retaining clip on the inner side of the bottom corner. This will open the top and bottom catches and allow you to move the sash back into the clean position. Once it is in the easy-clean position, close the window to reset the hinges to their original position.

Fire-Escape Hinge

Fire Escape Hinges (also known as "Easy Clean") are used to replace side-opening windows for fire safety reasons. These hinges allow for more space in the event of a fire. This type of hinge is required in any living space with a window as stipulated by building regulations.

They have an exclusive friction stay that opens the window to 90 degrees and also allows the sash opening to slide across when open for easy cleaning of the outside of the glass hinge, without having to use ladders. The hinges have no fiddly buttons or catches and are operated with a simple, safe lever that is accessible from the inside of the home.

The hinges are made in the UK by Cotswold and come with a child safety restraint for day to day use that can be reverted with a hidden button providing you with peace of mind that your children will not accidentally open the window hinge repairs near me too far. They are available in 13mm or 17mm stack heights.

To purchase these hinges, measure the length of your current side hung window hinge that is fixed to the frame (see the guidelines for measuring the length of your window hinges made of upvc). Choose the proper size hinge from the list below.

Note that this measurement is taken at the hinge's part that attaches to the frame and not the sash. The actual length of the hinge may be shorter or longer dependent on how the windows were made in the past. Also, when selecting the size of your hinge, most upvc windows will fit a 13mm stack height but should your old window frame is 17mm wide, you should select the option for this. You can also install the 4mm packer to make up for the difference. All hinges come handed (1 left and one right). The hinges do not include screws. If needed, they can be purchased separately. Our window door repair hinge screws made of upvc are recommended. These screws are designed to increase your hinges' performance and allow them to operate efficiently for a longer. They come with a lower friction design and a more durable weather seal that includes a nylon reducer cap.

Restricted Hinge

There are occasions when windows must open fully and this can be a problem using the standard hinge. These child safety friction hinges are an excellent solution to this issue. They can be used in situations where ventilation is required but cleaning or escape from an fire isn't feasible. They work by restricting the amount the sash can open, and allow for the override of this restriction with an option. They are suitable for both side and top-hung windows and come in 13mm and 17mm stack heights.

The Nico Restricted Egress Friction Hinge blends the advantages of a standard restrictor as well as an escape hinge to offer an effective and simple way to meet building regulations. It is suitable for side hung and top opening uPVC windows and comes in 17mm and 13mm stack heights. It is available as a pair where one hinge is the restricted egress and the other unrestricted, allowing one hinge to be fitted on the bottom of the sash whilst the other is fitted to the top.

These uPVC hinges are made to be used with windows that aren't able to be fully opened, like a child's bedroom. The mechanism limits how far the sash opens up to an appropriate height of 100mm and then it re-engages after the window is shut.

As with the other types of uPVC friction hinges, these can be used on all styles of windows and are suitable for difficult to access windows above the ground level three-storey flats and those that typically require a ladder for access to them. They can be upgraded by our security enhancements, such as hinge guards, or dog bolts to attain PAS 24 performance.

When replacing a window hinge it is essential to measure the length of the current hinge to ensure that you purchase replacements that are similar in size. This can be done by looking at the image gallery of the hinge before deciding the best place to put it. Top-hung hinges are limited on both sides, while side hung hinges can only be used on one side.

Standard Hinge

Standard hinges have metal-to-metal contacts and don't require extra parts to reduce friction. It's available in a variety of finishes and is also fire-rated. To determine the radius of your hinge, lay it flat and line up with a quarter and dime in two corners. If the quarter fits better then the corner should be turned to 5/8 inches.

Selecting the right hinge can make or break the appearance of your bi-fold door hinges. The design and style of your hinges with your fix door hinge will create an attractive and cohesive look.