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Choosing Upvc Window Replacement Hinges
It's not as difficult as it might seem to choose and fit upvc replacement hinges. Make sure the arrows on the hinges are facing the correct direction and determine the thickness of the hinge arms on the opening frame (13mm or 17mm).
There are several kinds of hinges to pick from, each with unique features. This article will focus on the most popular kinds of uPVC window hinges and their advantages.
Egress/Easy Clean Hinge
They are a great choice for Replacing hinges On double glazed windows or upgrading a fire escape safety window because they are able to open at a 90-degree angle. They can also be disengaged to an easy clean position so that you can easily reach the outside of windows to clean them without the need to climb on a ladder or lean over at potentially hazardous angles.
These heavy duty egress hinges are made by Yale, one of the most well-known and reliable home security brands on the market today. These hinges are suitable for any type of uPVC side hung window. They can be moved into the easy-clean position by pressing an unassuming button, and then sliding the window sash to one side. When the window is closed, the sash will revert to its original position.
They are available in 13mm and 17mm stack heights. Based on the size of your window, we suggest using our Egress Selection Guide to determine the best product for your needs.
These hinges are compatible with traditional side-hung frames made from aluminium hinged doors or uPVC. The friction screw is used to adjust the resistance. This makes opening the windows simpler and less likely of closing the window accidentally during strong winds. They have been cycle tested to more than 30000 cycles and comply with BBA/Secured by Design and British Standards approved BS EN 13126-6:2008.
With no buttons or catches the Nico Egress Easy Clean Friction Hinge is simple to operate and offers a practical solution for emergency egress and safe cleaning. Firstly, open the window to the egress (full opening) position, and then press the hinge retaining clip located on the inside of the bottom corner. This will release the top and bottom catches and allow you to slide the sash into the easy-clean position. Once you are in the clean position, close the window to reset the hinges to their original position.
Fire-Escape Hinge
Fire Escape Hinges (also called "Easy Clean") are used to replace side-opening windows to ensure fire safety. These kinds of hinges for windows open more wide and faster than conventional hinges to provide an expansive clear opening for escape in the event of an incident of fire. This kind of hinge is a legal requirement in any living space that has a window, according to building regulations.
The windows feature an elongated friction that permits the windows to open up to a 90-degree angle. They also let the opening sash to slide over the glass when it's opened and allows for simple cleaning without the need to use ladders. The hinges have no fiddly catch or buttons and are operated by a simple, safe lever that can be accessed from the inside of the home.
The hinges are made in the UK by Cotswold and come with a child safety restrictor for use throughout the day that can be overridden with a hidden button giving you peace of thought that your children won't accidentally open the window too far. They are available in 13mm and 17mm stack heights.
To purchase these hinges, take a measurement of the length of your current side-hung window hinge which attaches to the frame (see the article on measuring the length of your window hinges made of upvc). Then select the correct size hinge from the selections below.
Please note that the measurement is taken from the part that fixes to the frame not the sash, the actual hinge length may be longer or shorter depending on the manufacturing process of your old windows. When choosing the size of your hinge, the majority of upvc windows can be fitted with 13mm stack height, however should your old frame has 17mm, then select the option that fits this. You can also use the 4mm packer in order to make up the difference. All hinges are supplied with two hands (1 left and one right). Screws are not included with the hinges. If needed, they can be purchased separately. Our upvc window repair screws are highly recommended. These screws are designed to increase your hinges' performance and allow them to operate efficiently for a longer. They feature a less friction design and an improved weather seal that is fitted with a new nylon reducer cap.
Restricted Hinge
There are instances when windows must fully open and this can be difficult using the standard hinge. These restricted child safety friction hinges help to overcome this issue and provide a solution for situations where ventilation is required but access to clean up or escape in the case of fire is not possible. They work by restricting the amount of sash that can open and allow the control of this limitation with a button. They are available in 13mm or 17mm stack heights. They are suitable for both side and top hung windows.
The Nico Restricted Egress Friction Hinge combines the advantages of a standard restrictor with a fire escape hinge to offer an effective and simple way to meet building regulations. It is suitable for side-hung and top opening uPVC windows and comes in 17mm and 13mm stack heights. It is available in a pair with one double glazing hinge repairs being the one that is restricted for egress, and the other being the unrestricted. This permits one hinge to be installed at the bottom while the other is installed at the top.
These uPVC restrictive hinges have been tested to BS6375 Part 2 and are designed for use on a window that cannot be opened fully like a small child's bedroom. The mechanism restricts the amount the sash is able to open to 100mm for safety and re-engages when the window is closed.
As with the other types of upvc window hinge repair friction hinges they can be installed on any type of window and are perfect for difficult to access windows above the ground level three-storey flats, or windows that normally require a ladder for access to them. They can be upgraded with our security enhancements, like hinge guards, or dog bolts, in order to achieve PAS 24 performance.
It is crucial to take measurements of the hinges on your window to be able to find replacements that are the same size. The easiest method to accomplish this is by looking at the hinge in the image gallery and determining where you want it to be. The top-hung hinges can only be put on one side, while the side hung hinges can only be placed on one side.
Standard Hinge
A standard hinge is made of metal-to-metal contact, and there are no additional components to reduce friction. It's available in a variety of finishes and is also fire rated. To quickly determine the radius of hinges, lay them out flat and place a quarter and dime in two corners. If the dime is more snug than the quarter, the corner is rounded by 1/4 inch; if the quarter fits better, it's rounded by 5/8 inch.
Selecting the right hinge can be the difference between making or breaking your door's appearance. It's essential to match the finish and style of your double glazed door hinges to the hinges to create a unified look that's both functional and visually appealing.
It's not as difficult as it might seem to choose and fit upvc replacement hinges. Make sure the arrows on the hinges are facing the correct direction and determine the thickness of the hinge arms on the opening frame (13mm or 17mm).There are several kinds of hinges to pick from, each with unique features. This article will focus on the most popular kinds of uPVC window hinges and their advantages.Egress/Easy Clean Hinge
They are a great choice for Replacing hinges On double glazed windows or upgrading a fire escape safety window because they are able to open at a 90-degree angle. They can also be disengaged to an easy clean position so that you can easily reach the outside of windows to clean them without the need to climb on a ladder or lean over at potentially hazardous angles.
These heavy duty egress hinges are made by Yale, one of the most well-known and reliable home security brands on the market today. These hinges are suitable for any type of uPVC side hung window. They can be moved into the easy-clean position by pressing an unassuming button, and then sliding the window sash to one side. When the window is closed, the sash will revert to its original position.
They are available in 13mm and 17mm stack heights. Based on the size of your window, we suggest using our Egress Selection Guide to determine the best product for your needs.
These hinges are compatible with traditional side-hung frames made from aluminium hinged doors or uPVC. The friction screw is used to adjust the resistance. This makes opening the windows simpler and less likely of closing the window accidentally during strong winds. They have been cycle tested to more than 30000 cycles and comply with BBA/Secured by Design and British Standards approved BS EN 13126-6:2008.
With no buttons or catches the Nico Egress Easy Clean Friction Hinge is simple to operate and offers a practical solution for emergency egress and safe cleaning. Firstly, open the window to the egress (full opening) position, and then press the hinge retaining clip located on the inside of the bottom corner. This will release the top and bottom catches and allow you to slide the sash into the easy-clean position. Once you are in the clean position, close the window to reset the hinges to their original position.
Fire-Escape Hinge
Fire Escape Hinges (also called "Easy Clean") are used to replace side-opening windows to ensure fire safety. These kinds of hinges for windows open more wide and faster than conventional hinges to provide an expansive clear opening for escape in the event of an incident of fire. This kind of hinge is a legal requirement in any living space that has a window, according to building regulations.
The windows feature an elongated friction that permits the windows to open up to a 90-degree angle. They also let the opening sash to slide over the glass when it's opened and allows for simple cleaning without the need to use ladders. The hinges have no fiddly catch or buttons and are operated by a simple, safe lever that can be accessed from the inside of the home.
The hinges are made in the UK by Cotswold and come with a child safety restrictor for use throughout the day that can be overridden with a hidden button giving you peace of thought that your children won't accidentally open the window too far. They are available in 13mm and 17mm stack heights.
To purchase these hinges, take a measurement of the length of your current side-hung window hinge which attaches to the frame (see the article on measuring the length of your window hinges made of upvc). Then select the correct size hinge from the selections below.
Please note that the measurement is taken from the part that fixes to the frame not the sash, the actual hinge length may be longer or shorter depending on the manufacturing process of your old windows. When choosing the size of your hinge, the majority of upvc windows can be fitted with 13mm stack height, however should your old frame has 17mm, then select the option that fits this. You can also use the 4mm packer in order to make up the difference. All hinges are supplied with two hands (1 left and one right). Screws are not included with the hinges. If needed, they can be purchased separately. Our upvc window repair screws are highly recommended. These screws are designed to increase your hinges' performance and allow them to operate efficiently for a longer. They feature a less friction design and an improved weather seal that is fitted with a new nylon reducer cap.
Restricted Hinge
There are instances when windows must fully open and this can be difficult using the standard hinge. These restricted child safety friction hinges help to overcome this issue and provide a solution for situations where ventilation is required but access to clean up or escape in the case of fire is not possible. They work by restricting the amount of sash that can open and allow the control of this limitation with a button. They are available in 13mm or 17mm stack heights. They are suitable for both side and top hung windows.
The Nico Restricted Egress Friction Hinge combines the advantages of a standard restrictor with a fire escape hinge to offer an effective and simple way to meet building regulations. It is suitable for side-hung and top opening uPVC windows and comes in 17mm and 13mm stack heights. It is available in a pair with one double glazing hinge repairs being the one that is restricted for egress, and the other being the unrestricted. This permits one hinge to be installed at the bottom while the other is installed at the top.
These uPVC restrictive hinges have been tested to BS6375 Part 2 and are designed for use on a window that cannot be opened fully like a small child's bedroom. The mechanism restricts the amount the sash is able to open to 100mm for safety and re-engages when the window is closed.
As with the other types of upvc window hinge repair friction hinges they can be installed on any type of window and are perfect for difficult to access windows above the ground level three-storey flats, or windows that normally require a ladder for access to them. They can be upgraded with our security enhancements, like hinge guards, or dog bolts, in order to achieve PAS 24 performance.
It is crucial to take measurements of the hinges on your window to be able to find replacements that are the same size. The easiest method to accomplish this is by looking at the hinge in the image gallery and determining where you want it to be. The top-hung hinges can only be put on one side, while the side hung hinges can only be placed on one side.
Standard Hinge
A standard hinge is made of metal-to-metal contact, and there are no additional components to reduce friction. It's available in a variety of finishes and is also fire rated. To quickly determine the radius of hinges, lay them out flat and place a quarter and dime in two corners. If the dime is more snug than the quarter, the corner is rounded by 1/4 inch; if the quarter fits better, it's rounded by 5/8 inch.
Selecting the right hinge can be the difference between making or breaking your door's appearance. It's essential to match the finish and style of your double glazed door hinges to the hinges to create a unified look that's both functional and visually appealing.
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