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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 …

In this article, we’re going to go through some frequently asked questions about patio door handles.Are Patio Door Handles Universal?Patio door handles are not universal and will require you to check some key measurements to ensure a replacement sliding patio door handle will fit correctly. Measuring a sliding patio door handle is done the same way as any other uPVC door handle.Are Patio Door Handles a Standard Size?As mentioned above, patio door handles are not a standard size and require two c …

What is a window seal?A window seal is a window rubber gasket which is typically installed in uPVC windows and doors. You will find bubble gasket seals are installed around the opening of a window or door. Whereas Wedge and E-gaskets are installed around the glass units.Can window seals be replaced?You can replace upvc window seals in your uPVC windows and doors. Doing so is very easy and doesn’t require any tools. You will find you can remove and install most window seals with just yo …

Almost all homes in the UK have windows installed which use a uPVC window handle to operate them. That’s a lot of window handles which will eventually need replacing. You may need to replace your uPVC window handle because it’s worn, you’ve lost all the keys or it’s simply not working anymore.In this article, I will guide you through the steps and teach you how to replace a uPVC window handle.What tools you will need to remove a uPVC window handleThe tools you will need to replace a uPVC window …