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There are two types of window handles used on uPVC windows. The older type of window handle is known as a Cockspur window handle. More modern windows will use espag window handles. Cockspur window handles use a spur which locks over the edge of the window frame to secure the window. Espag window handles use a spindle which operates a window locking mechanism inside the window.In this guide you will find measuring information for both of these types of upvc window handle.How to measure an es …

Almost all doors in the UK will have a euro cylinder installed in them. Most households will need to replace one at some point so here is a small guide to teach you how to measure a euro cylinder door lock.How to measure my door lock euro cylinder?To measure your euro cylinder lock you simply need to measure from the centre screw hole to the outside edges. This will give you two sizes which makes up the size of your door lock. The two sizes should equal the overall length of the cylinder. A …

Condensation on windows is an unfortunate side effect of winter weather. It's something that causes problems for almost everyone and not just on our home windows either. You will find condensation on bathroom mirrors and even on your car windows when you're in a desperate rush first thing in the morning. In this blog post we're going to go through how this happens and what you can do to fix it. Let's dive right in.What causes condensation?So what causes condensation on windows? The simple answer …

How to Replace Rubber Seal on Upvc Windows In this blog we're going to learn how to replace rubber seal on uPVC windows. The first thing you need to know is what type of gasket is currently installed in your window. Typically you will find that your window has either wedge gasket seal or rubber gasket seal - Or a combination of both.Bubble Gasket Seal Bubble gasket seal is installed around a window opening and around the glass. It has either a round or oval shape bubble and an arrowhead to …

Measuring uPVC door handles is quite straight forward and it's essential you get it right to ensure your new door handle will fit perfectly. There are two key measurements you need to get right when measuring your door handle, let's go through the steps on how to do this below.How to Measure the PZ Centres The first measurement you will need to take is called the PZ. This measurement is what aligns the door handle to the internal door lock mechanism inside your door. To measure the PZ you s …