UPVC Replacement Door Handles

The handles on your doors are worn out with time and require to be replaced. In this case, it is essential that the new handles conform to the exact dimensions of the old handle.

The three measurements to be inspected are the top screw's position as well as the key hole and lever dimensions. Use the size guide to help you.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever/lever handle is a modern-day double glazing door handle repairs handle designed to suit new or replacement doors. This style of door handle is available in a variety of styles and finishes. A variety of manufacturers provide this type of handle, including Avocet ERA, Fullex, Hoppe, Mila, Millenco & Yale.

Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle

The door handles made of uPVC/Composite are made of robust materials and are ideal for multi-point lock doors which require a robust design. The handles are inline and operate off the same spindle and screw fixings. They can be easily incorporated into doors made of uPVC/Composite, either new or old.

The design of the sprung lever allows the handle to be placed and angled to provide a comfortable grip and is suitable for all users. The handle has been endurance-tested to 200 000 cycles. This helps ensure that the finish is of high quality and performance will last for a long time. The sprung lever can also be cut to fit a wider range of locks. This is especially useful for doors with narrower frames, in which the cylinder is further back. A shortened lever can also be used on doors that have a latch which can be operated with the thumb inside.

Lever Pad

A Lever Pad door handle made of upvc operates differently than lever handles found on most doors. These handle types are either operated by one spindle, or two spindles, inline or offset. They are typically employed on UPVC double Glazed door handle repair glazed doors. They come in many variations & styles.

The handles have been tested to a minimum of 200k cycles and are available in a variety of finishes including White and Silver, as well as Chrome & Gold. The finish is BS EN 1670 Grade 5 and is resistant to rust. This gives the handle the best performance and durability to serve its intended purpose.

All of the UPVC handle lever pad styles are supplied with screws and a spindle, allowing them to be installed on a new or existing uPVC door. The 211mm backplate fixation centres allow for a bigger handle, which is typically beneficial when replacing an old or damaged multi-point door lock mechanism. The levers for these handles have springs, which eliminate the problem of door handles that move out of the horizontal position when they are not being used.

When selecting the replacement UPVC handle and spindle, it is important to match the dimensions of the PZ of the multipoint lock as well as the uPVC door. This measurement is often called the handle centre or 'cylinder centres' and is a critical aspect to match the appropriate handles.

When you have the right PZ size, you'll need to ensure that the lever pads and push pads are a suitable shape to fit the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant handles that you need for your doors. They are usually rectangular or round in design with an internal lever and an external push pad.

Most of the UPVC lever pads that we offer are sprung, which means that they will return to their horizontal position when they are not in use, instead of hanging out and possibly securing in the frame. This prevents draughts from entering the home door handle repair near me. You will also find that the majority of the UPVC handle lever pad style handles are handed that allows you to put them on either side of the door handle repair near me.

Euro Cylinder

Cylinder locks are found on uPVC and other types of doors. They operate with a key to unlock a cylinder that is then revealed with pins that can be aligned with the pins inside the lock body, allowing them to turn the cam, thereby opening the door handle repair near me. Euro Cylinders can be fitted with up to six pins with external and internal doors typically needing different levels of security.

The choice of cylinder you choose is essential. It depends on the amount of use your doors and handles will receive. External doors, for instance, should be fitted with cylinders that are more secure, whereas internal doors can be secured using a standard cylinder. Certain cylinders are equipped with additional features that can increase security, such as anti-drill or anti-bump properties.

To ensure that the euro cylinder is the correct size for your door, it should be measured accurately. The cylinder should be measured from the hole for fixing screws in the middle to the other end of the cylinder including the thumb turn if you have one. It is recommended to do this while the lock is in place, but in the event that this is not possible, you may remove it to measure. A cylinder that is protruding beyond the handle and escutcheon could be vulnerable to attacks such as snapping locks, so it is important that it is not too long.

The design of many modern cylinders has anti-drilling and bump resistance features. They are designed to minimize attack chances by forcing the cylinders to turn in a different direction. This will help to prevent attacks and ensure your doors are secure.

There are also cylinders that are constructed to resist snapping. This is a more frequent method of attack on cylinders where the break line inside the lock is targeted with a special tool to snap off the front of the cylinder and allow the door to open. This is faster and easier to achieve than opening the door with a multipoint lock and leaves little evidence of a break-in which could hinder the insurance claim.

Spring Cassette

This spring cassette is found in the base plate of the door handle. It provides a sprung solution to return your multipoint lock handles to their normal position after using. The handles had no spring and would droop when the locking mechanism was disengaged. This simple feature is one of the best ways to correct this, and is an effective way to keep your upvc doors from getting stuck in the open or closed position, as they are not always easy to manually close by hand.

These spring cassettes have been specifically designed for use with sprung multipoint locks, they will not fit non-sprung multipoint handles. You will require a hole specifically cut in the backplate to allow them to fit (please check the image for a technical diagram). They are a replacement for existing damaged or missing cassettes inside the backplate of the door handle for many brands of uPVC doors. They feature an elongated square that can accommodate an 8mm spindle, and are sold as a set.

These spring cassettes are a fantastic value-for-money solution to the issue of handles on your doors sagging. These spring cassettes are easy to install and will extend the life of your uPVC door. For more information about our range of uPVC spares and accessories you can get in contact with our team. We are always ready to provide professional advice and assistance you.