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Choosing Upvc Window Replacement Hinges
It's not as difficult as it may appear to select and install the replacement hinges made of upvc. Make sure the hinges' arrows are facing the correct direction and measure the thickness of the hinge arms on the frame that opens (13mm or17mm).
There are many different kinds of hinges, each with its distinct characteristics. This article will focus on the most common types of uPVC window hinges and the advantages they offer.
Egress/Easy Clean Hinge
They are a great option to replace or upgrade your fire escape safety windows since they open up to a full 90-degree angle. They can also be lowered to an easy clean position to allow you to easily access the exterior of your windows to clean them without the need to climb an overhang or climb a ladder at potentially dangerous angles.
Yale is one of the most trusted and well-known brands in the field of home security. They work with all kinds of uPVC side-hung windows. They can be moved into the easy-clean position by pressing a small button and then sliding the window sash to one side. Once closed, the sash will be reset to its original position.
Both 13mm and 17mm sizes are available. Depending on the size of your existing window, we suggest using our Egress Selection Guide to determine which product is best for you.
These hinges can be fitted to traditional side-hung frames made from uPVC, or aluminium. The friction screw is used to adjust the resistance. This allows for easier opening of the window and reduces the risk of a mishap during strong winds. They have been tested for more than thirty thousand cycles, and they are compliant with British Standards approved BS EN 130126-6:2008 and BBA/Secured by Design.
The Nico Egress Easy Clean friction hinge is simple to use and does not have buttons or catch. It offers a convenient and safe option to emergency exit and cleaning. The hinge retention clip is located in the inner corner of the bottom corner. This will release the bottom and top catches and allow you to slide the sash into an easy-clean position. Once you are in the clean position close the window to reset the hinges back to their egress position.
Fire-Escape Hinge
Fire Escape Hinges are often referred to as "Easy Clean" hinges are used to replace side-opening windows for egress (fire safety) reasons. These kinds of hinges for windows are more spacious and more efficient than standard hinges to allow an open space for escape in the event of an incident of fire. This type of hinge is required in any living space that has a window, as stipulated by building regulations.
They have a unique friction stay that allows the window to be opened to 90 degrees and also allows the opening sash to slide across when open for easy cleaning of the outside of the glass without having to use ladders. The hinges are easy to use and have no complicated buttons or catch mechanisms. They can be operated from the inside of the home using a simple, safe lever.
The hinges are made in the UK by Cotswold and come complete with a child safety limiter for day to day use that can be overridden with a hidden button, giving you peace of thought that your children won't accidentally open the door too far. They are available in 13mm or 17mm stack heights.
Measure the length of the side-hung window hinge that is attached to the frame. (See the guide on measuring upvc window hinges). Select the correct size hinge below.
It is important to note that this measurement is taken from the hinge's point that connects to the frame and not the sash. The actual hinge length may be shorter or longer dependent on how the windows were made in the past. When choosing the width of the hinge the majority of frames made of upvc can accommodate the 13mm stack height however if your previous window frame is 17mm, you should select this option. You can also utilize the 4mm packer in order to make up for the difference. All hinges come in two different directions (1 left and one right). The hinges do not include screws. If required, these can be purchased separately. We recommend using our Upvc window hinge repair screws. These are specially designed to enhance the performance of your hinges that allow them to run smoothly for longer. They have a lower friction design and a better weather seal, with a brand new nylon reducer cap.
Restricted Hinge
Standard hinges can make it difficult to open windows completely. The restricted child safety friction hinges can help overcome this problem and are a great solution when ventilation is required but access to clean up or escape in the event of fire isn't possible. They restrict the amount of opening the sash and allow overriding this restriction by pressing the button. They can be used for side and top-hung windows. They are available in 13mm and 17mm stack heights.
The Nico Restricted Egress Friction hinge combines the features of a standard restrictor and an escape hinge to provide an efficient and simple method to meet building regulations. It is suitable for side hung and top opening uPVC windows and comes in 17mm and 13mm stack heights. It comes in two parts with one hinge being the one with restricted egress and the other hinge being unrestricted. This permits one hinge to be installed at the bottom and the other is set at the top.
These uPVC restricting hinges have been tested to BS6375 part 2 and are designed for use on a window that cannot be fully opened like a small child's bedroom. The mechanism limits the extent to which the sash can open to the safety level of 100mm and re-engages when the window is closed.
Like the other types of uPVC friction hinges they can be installed on all types of windows and are suitable for hard to reach windows above ground level three-storey flats and those that typically require a ladder for access to them. They can be improved with our range security enhancements, such as hinge guards, or dog bolts, to achieve PAS 24 performance.
When replacing a window hinge, it is crucial to determine the length of the existing hinge to ensure that you order replacements that match in size. The easiest way to do this is by viewing the hinge in the image gallery and working out the best place for it to be. The top-hung hinges can only be put on one side, while the side hung hinges can only be positioned on one side.
Standard Hinge
A standard hinge has metal-to-metal contact, and there are no additional parts to reduce friction stay hinges. It is available in many finishes and has a fire rating. For a quick way to determine the radius of your hinge, lay it flat and line up the quarter and dime in two corners. If the dime is more snug and the corner is round by 1/4 inch. If the quarter fits better, it's rounded to 5/8 inch.
The right hinge can determine the success or failure of the appearance of your door. Matching the style and design of the hinges to your composite door hinges adjustment will give it an attractive and cohesive design.
It's not as difficult as it may appear to select and install the replacement hinges made of upvc. Make sure the hinges' arrows are facing the correct direction and measure the thickness of the hinge arms on the frame that opens (13mm or17mm).
There are many different kinds of hinges, each with its distinct characteristics. This article will focus on the most common types of uPVC window hinges and the advantages they offer.Egress/Easy Clean Hinge
They are a great option to replace or upgrade your fire escape safety windows since they open up to a full 90-degree angle. They can also be lowered to an easy clean position to allow you to easily access the exterior of your windows to clean them without the need to climb an overhang or climb a ladder at potentially dangerous angles.
Yale is one of the most trusted and well-known brands in the field of home security. They work with all kinds of uPVC side-hung windows. They can be moved into the easy-clean position by pressing a small button and then sliding the window sash to one side. Once closed, the sash will be reset to its original position.
Both 13mm and 17mm sizes are available. Depending on the size of your existing window, we suggest using our Egress Selection Guide to determine which product is best for you.
These hinges can be fitted to traditional side-hung frames made from uPVC, or aluminium. The friction screw is used to adjust the resistance. This allows for easier opening of the window and reduces the risk of a mishap during strong winds. They have been tested for more than thirty thousand cycles, and they are compliant with British Standards approved BS EN 130126-6:2008 and BBA/Secured by Design.
The Nico Egress Easy Clean friction hinge is simple to use and does not have buttons or catch. It offers a convenient and safe option to emergency exit and cleaning. The hinge retention clip is located in the inner corner of the bottom corner. This will release the bottom and top catches and allow you to slide the sash into an easy-clean position. Once you are in the clean position close the window to reset the hinges back to their egress position.
Fire-Escape Hinge
Fire Escape Hinges are often referred to as "Easy Clean" hinges are used to replace side-opening windows for egress (fire safety) reasons. These kinds of hinges for windows are more spacious and more efficient than standard hinges to allow an open space for escape in the event of an incident of fire. This type of hinge is required in any living space that has a window, as stipulated by building regulations.
They have a unique friction stay that allows the window to be opened to 90 degrees and also allows the opening sash to slide across when open for easy cleaning of the outside of the glass without having to use ladders. The hinges are easy to use and have no complicated buttons or catch mechanisms. They can be operated from the inside of the home using a simple, safe lever.
The hinges are made in the UK by Cotswold and come complete with a child safety limiter for day to day use that can be overridden with a hidden button, giving you peace of thought that your children won't accidentally open the door too far. They are available in 13mm or 17mm stack heights.
Measure the length of the side-hung window hinge that is attached to the frame. (See the guide on measuring upvc window hinges). Select the correct size hinge below.
It is important to note that this measurement is taken from the hinge's point that connects to the frame and not the sash. The actual hinge length may be shorter or longer dependent on how the windows were made in the past. When choosing the width of the hinge the majority of frames made of upvc can accommodate the 13mm stack height however if your previous window frame is 17mm, you should select this option. You can also utilize the 4mm packer in order to make up for the difference. All hinges come in two different directions (1 left and one right). The hinges do not include screws. If required, these can be purchased separately. We recommend using our Upvc window hinge repair screws. These are specially designed to enhance the performance of your hinges that allow them to run smoothly for longer. They have a lower friction design and a better weather seal, with a brand new nylon reducer cap.
Restricted Hinge
Standard hinges can make it difficult to open windows completely. The restricted child safety friction hinges can help overcome this problem and are a great solution when ventilation is required but access to clean up or escape in the event of fire isn't possible. They restrict the amount of opening the sash and allow overriding this restriction by pressing the button. They can be used for side and top-hung windows. They are available in 13mm and 17mm stack heights.
The Nico Restricted Egress Friction hinge combines the features of a standard restrictor and an escape hinge to provide an efficient and simple method to meet building regulations. It is suitable for side hung and top opening uPVC windows and comes in 17mm and 13mm stack heights. It comes in two parts with one hinge being the one with restricted egress and the other hinge being unrestricted. This permits one hinge to be installed at the bottom and the other is set at the top.
These uPVC restricting hinges have been tested to BS6375 part 2 and are designed for use on a window that cannot be fully opened like a small child's bedroom. The mechanism limits the extent to which the sash can open to the safety level of 100mm and re-engages when the window is closed.
Like the other types of uPVC friction hinges they can be installed on all types of windows and are suitable for hard to reach windows above ground level three-storey flats and those that typically require a ladder for access to them. They can be improved with our range security enhancements, such as hinge guards, or dog bolts, to achieve PAS 24 performance.
When replacing a window hinge, it is crucial to determine the length of the existing hinge to ensure that you order replacements that match in size. The easiest way to do this is by viewing the hinge in the image gallery and working out the best place for it to be. The top-hung hinges can only be put on one side, while the side hung hinges can only be positioned on one side.
Standard Hinge
A standard hinge has metal-to-metal contact, and there are no additional parts to reduce friction stay hinges. It is available in many finishes and has a fire rating. For a quick way to determine the radius of your hinge, lay it flat and line up the quarter and dime in two corners. If the dime is more snug and the corner is round by 1/4 inch. If the quarter fits better, it's rounded to 5/8 inch.
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