Window Locks
We offer a wide range of window locks featuring a variety of popular mechanisms from shoot bolt systems to locking rods with hook over clamps or with mushroom cams, named due to their shape.
What Is The Difference Between A Window Lock And A Handle Lock?
A distinction should be made between window locks and handle locks systems…
Window locks are mechanisms that stop a window opening usually by bolting the window edging to the window frame and are usually constructed from metal rods and obstructed bolts.
A door lock or window handle lock is usually a key and barrel system manufactured to disable the movement of a handle – this does not disable the movement of the window itself, just movement of the handle.
Note: We can supply both window locks and handle locks.
Recent Developments
In older windows, you often see rollers being used as the locking system. These mechanisms do not withstand a determined screwdriver attack and are rarely used in window units these days.
In other old systems it is common to find a “3 point locking system” – bolts that enter from three different points located around the frame. Most of our windows now feature 6 or even 8 locking points, providing additional security.
Sometimes when we replace a window and frame, the newer replacement will usually feature these additional locking points as standard.
Recent Work
To discuss your locking requirements, please call now on 01582 602529 or 07956 325797