Lock without a key hookLock Ergonomic, Neutral position hookLock Ergonomic, Locked position Lock with a single upwards handle movement Immediate handle block (outside) after locking Release the handle block: from the outside - short turn of the key from the inside - press the handle from outside - once the handle block has been released (with key) 1x from inside - general transit function (providing no additional block is activated with a key) Solid burglary protection (RC 2/RC 3 compatible) Cylinder arrangement ideal for the elderly Handle upwards - immediately locked: Handle Down - Unlock60 for standard house and secondary access doors with a sash rebate height of 1875 to 2230 mm STV-SEN FGPCV ...69 for high house and secondary access doors with a sash rebate height of 2230 to 2400 mm hookLock Ergonomic Variant 60 Dimensions hookLock Ergonomic Variant 69 Dimensions Welcome to the Doors Clinic Helping diagnose common problems with existing door installations
My door won't close/lock properly There's a crack in my door/glass My door handle is broken My door is leaking My door is draughty There's condensation in the glass door panels My garage door won't open/close My porch is leaking The Lingel Window and Door Systems can be fitted with the Tilt & Turn hardware, which allows them in the Turn position to be opened completely or in the Tilt position to open only partially from top for ventilation. The Tilt position lets air in and out but prevents access for people from outside. A further option is the sliding windows and doors. All functions are easily operated single handedly and in one move. The multi-point locking mechanism also keeps the frame from twisting or bending. Your windows and doors will therefore be kept straight and functional for many years to come. The Tilted position is a burglar proof partial opening to ventilate the building without any danger of any person being able to come in through the window or opening it from outside.
A normal open window often causes a draft due to the direct path of the outside wind into the room. With a tilted window, the outside air is channeled through the sides of the window, while hotter air escapes through the top. You can leave the windows tilted open even during the rains, (tilted approximately 150mm (6inches) inwards). In the Turning position the window opens fully. In this position, the glass can be cleaned on both sides from the inside of the building without dangerous stretching or climbing. A quarter-turn of the handle opens the window fully, another quarter turn will tilt the window. Our PVC windows & doors have an expected service life of over 40 years. uPVC doors have been around for nearly as long as uPVC windows. Your choice of glass As important as the selection of the uPVC windows & As a part of the outer facade the Roller Shutter Box plays an important role It's the fine details that can make an impact so choose from our wide selection of door furniture, hinges, caches and fittings available to purchase from any Toolstation branch.
Open the door with door handles, UPVC fittings and locks of your choice. With an extensive range of finishes from aluminium to polished chrome and brass you can pick the best handles and knobs to get the best look for your room. And all from brands you can rely on such as Jedo, Urfic and Eclipse. We supply hardware for kitchens, cabinets and windows, including hinges, handles, fasteners, stays and cords from trusted suppliers; Hafele for our kitchen hardware and Stormguard for our draught excluders. We also stock gate fittings for all applications. Use our range of hooks and picture hanging fittings to make a room practical and for a completely finished look. Visit your local Toolstation branch for our click and collect service or place an order value over £10 and have it delivered for free!Defining the type of locks on your doors, windows, rooflights and skylights is crucial when it comes to home insurance and improving security could offer benefits. you'll be asked what type of locks you have on exterior doors and windows.
This question can sometimes stump people, but at every point there'll be images and help text to enable you to give an accurate answer. We've also produced a video guide (above), and there's more information on this page about types of lock, security and home insurance. Most homes are secured by one or more of the following types of lock, whether that be on entrance doors (your front door), windows, back doors or patio doors. With a five-lever mortice deadlock, the locking mechanism is embedded (or 'morticed') into a slot in the door and the strike plate is fitted to the door frame. A key is always needed to operate the lock (usually this will be a 'Chubb' key). The face plate of the locking mechanism will usually state how many levers the lock has.. See the accompanying picture to identify whether this is the type of lock you have. Insurers may insist that you must have a five-lever lock conforming to BS3621, British standards, on all exit doors and key-operated locks on all ground floor and accessible windows.
A five-lever mortice deadlock conforming to BS3621 is locked and unlocked by a key from either side, and has additional security features incorporated into its design. Typical examples of such additional security would be anti-pick features and hardened steel plates. This type of lock cannot be fitted to uPVC or aluminium doors and often can't be fitted to composite doors. A BS3621 lock will always be stamped with the British Standard 3621 Kitemark (normally on the face plate of the locking mechanism), like the kitemark pictured. Don't ever be tempted to fib to your insurer about the level of your home security. "So if your alarm isn't maintained or you do not lock your windows, then your insurer may refuse to pay out should you need to make a claim. "The most expensive insurance policy you can buy is one that isn't valid, so make sure to be as honest and as accurate as possible to ensure your insurer will pay out should you need to make a claim." A Rim automatic deadlatch with key-locking handle is mounted on the inside of the door (see accompanying picture).
A cylinder within the lock connects to the keyhole on the outside of the door. With this type of lock the door is locked and unlocked by key from either side. Such locks are sometimes used as an additional security measure rather than the main lock. If it is the main lock, remember that you have a duty of care to protect your home, and you may not receive the most competitive quote if your security measures are considered insufficient. Remember also that insurers are only likely to pay out in the event of a claim if the lock is used. If your home is burgled through an open window or door then your policy may be invalid, regardless of the type of lock you've installed. A multi-point locking system has a minimum of three locking points that all lock simultaneously by the turn of a key (see accompanying picture). These are most common on patio or French doors - typically uPVC doors - and less common for main entrance points. Some properties may use such a lock on the principle point of entry, though, and insurers will assess risk accordingly.
When assessing your level of home security you'll also be asked about the locks fitted to your patio or French doors. These doors are usually more vulnerable to attack and so may be seen as a greater security risk. Your patio or French doors will usually be fitted with either a multi-point locking system (as described above), a top and bottom lock (see accompanying picture) or a central rail key operated lock, as described below. A top and bottom lock has the most basic level of security of these three, and is usually used as an additional measure in conjunction with a multi-point locking system or a central rail key-operated lock. They are fitted inside the doors at the top and bottom of the frame. A central rail key-operated locking system is a locking system that's fitted to the central (vertical) rail where the doors overlap. If your French doors are wooden a lock should always be fitted at 90 degrees to the grain of the wood, reducing the likelihood of splitting if the wood is subjected to pressure.
In our home insurance quotes process you'll be asked whether your property has any accessible windows, and whether those windows are protected by key-operated locks. You should only answer 'yes' if every accessible window is secured with a key-operated lock. Accessible windows are those that are at ground floor or basement level, or within easy reach of the ground and capable of being opened (such as a first-floor window above a flat-roofed, single-storey extension). This also applies to skylights and/or rooflights. Key-operated locks on windows are normally located on the handle used to open the window, although this will depend on the style, age and type of window fitted. Nightlatches are mounted onto a door and are usually used as an extra security measure as opposed to a sole lock. These can be used as an additional lock from the inside and could, as an additional security measure, reduce the cost of your home insurance. However, the cost of installing additional security measures may not always bring down the cost of your premium.