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REPLACEMENT HARDWARE: YOUR GO TO GUIDE

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From replacement door and window handles to new hinges and locks – we sell a range of replacement hardware. Here’s everything you need to know to ensure you buy the right thing from us. 

WINDOW HANDLE IDENTIFICATION GUIDE

Our guide below will help you choose exactly the correct window handle for your window:

DOOR HANDLE MEASURING & IDENTIFYING GUIDE

The following guide can be used to help identify or correctly measure your UPVC/Composite Door Handle.

To ensure you buy the correct size door handle, it is vital that you know the correct measurements. There are two critical dimensions when measuring your door handle – the PZ Dimension and the Screw to Screw Dimension.

a. THE PZ DIMENSION
Measured from the centre of the spindle (follower) hole to the centre of the euro cyclinder hole.

b. SCREW TO SCREW (FIXING CENTRES)
Measured from the centre of the top fixing screw hole to the centre of the bottom fixing screw.

c. TOP SCREW TO SPINDLE
Measured from the centre of the top screw hole to the centre of the spindle (follower) hole.

d. OVERALL BACK PLATE
The length of the back plate.

UPVC DOOR LOCK MEASURING GUIDE

When trying to identify any multi-point lock, there are 2 main critical dimensions required (always measured in millimeters)

What are the 2 critical dimensions?

  1. THE PZ DIMENSION

    Measured from the centre of the spindle (follower) hole to the centre of the euro cylinder hole.

  2. THE ‘BACK SET’ DIMENSION

    Measured from the front of the lock face plate to the centre of the spindle (follower) hole.

EURO CYLINDER MEASURING & IDENTIFYING GUIDE

The following guide can be used to help identify or correctly measure your Euro Cylinder.

In order to correctly measure a Euro Cylinder there a two sizes that you require, the internal size and the external size.

a. THE INTERNAL SIZE
Measured from the internal side to your door facing inwards to your home, to the centre of the black rotating clip (cam).

b. THE EXTERNAL SIZE
Measured from the external side of your door facing outwards to your property, to the centre of the black rotating clip (cam).

FRICTION HINGE MEASURING GUIDE

Our 3 step guide below will help you choose exactly the correct hinge for your window…

  1. HANG TYPE

    Is your window Top Hung or Side Hung?

  2. HINGE LENGTH

    Measured to the closest inch e.g. 12″

  3. STACK HEIGHT

    13mm or 17mm (Not able to measure your stack height? Read below…)

NOT ABLE TO MEASURE YOUR STACK HEIGHT?

If you are unable to measure the stack height of the hinge then you can purchase some stack packer caps. The caps simply clip on the hinge and convert the hinge from a 13mm stack to a 17mm stack. We recommend fitting 3 packers per hinge (so a pair of hinges would require 6 packer caps).

HARDWARE HANDING

The following guide can be used to help identify which hand product you require:

TREAT YOUR HOME AS WELL AS YOUR LOVED ONE THIS VALENTINES DAY

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TREAT YOUR HOME, AS WELL AS YOUR LOVED ONE THIS VALENTINES DAY

Security, warmth, longevity – the key components to any successful relationship as well as the qualities you require from your windows and doors. That’s why at Select Windows, we believe you should treat your home, as well as your loved ones this Valentine’s Day.
SECURITY
Feeling safe in your home is the most important thing, that’s why we fit all of our products with the most secure lock on the market. The British Standard 3 Star Maximum Cyclinder Security from ERA offers you the highest protection for your home, giving you piece of mind that you and your loved one aren’t at risk in your home. All of our products are also accredited by the Secured by Design police backed initiative for extra reassurance in the security of our windows and doors.
WARMTH
A cosy night in with your partner isn’t quite the same if you are experiencing problems with draught, leaks or the cold. So why not invest in an upgrade for your home to ensure you stay warm? Our windows and doors are made to achieve the highest levels of weather-tightness and resistance to draughts. Retaining the heat in the winter and resisting condensation, our energy efficient windows will also reduce your energy bills – so you can spend more on flowers and chocolate than on your bills!
LONGEVITY
Just like you want a relationship that’s built to last, you want your home to survive the long haul. That’s why investing in new windows and doors will add value and security to your home for years to come.  With strong and weather proof material, our windows and doors can revamp your home with a new look whilst providing a low maintenance and energy efficient result.  You can choose from a variety of different styles and colours, recreating the look of your home with your partner together.