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A tilt and turn window is a window which opens inwards. They offer you two ways to open the window. Firstly, it tilts opening from the top, allowing you to ventilate your room. Secondly, you can ‘turn’ the window whilst hinged from the side, giving you a large opening.Are tilt and turn windows secure?Tilt and turn windows offer fantastic security benefits due to the locking systems used. Unlike a traditional window, tilt and turn windows have points of locking on all four sides of the window. Wh …

Have you begun to notice when you open or shut your windows the handle is becoming a little loose? If so, don’t panic, you can quite easily fix this yourself.In this helpful guide, you will be able to tighten the loose uPVC window handle in a matter of minutes following our step by step instructions below.Your handle will have one or two screw covers. To check, pull the handle up to see if you have a screw cover on the lower section of the handle and remove it if there is one – including the top …

Door handles are one of, if not the, most used thing in your home or building.Just think about it, anyone who wants to enter the property has to use the door handle, just as they will have to when they leave. Whether you’re going to enjoy the garden, take out the bins, or heading to work, you’ll be pushing that door handle on your way.With that said then, it’s no surprise if old, low-quality door handles get worn or become loose and need replacing. In this guide, we will show you how to replace …

This step-by-step guide will show you how to fit a new window trickle vent. Airflow is extremely important in a household because it helps remove moisture from your home, reducing condensation. We’re going to start with a list of equipment you’ll need to begin this process.Tools needed to fit a trickle vent Tape measure or rulerPencil or penDrill8-10mm drill bitPozidriv drill bitNow that you have your list of tools gathered, you should probably order a new trickle vent. We sell a range of throu …

If you’ve noticed your uPVC door handle is sagging, drooping or just not sitting perfectly horizontal then it’s likely your door handle or door lock spring has broken.On modern uPVC doors, the door handles will have spring cassettes built directly into the backplate. On older doors the spring is built inside the door locking mechanism.The bad news is you can’t really fix these springs. The good news is we have a couple of solutions and some handy tips to help you fix the problem.If your door han …