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It's not as difficult as it may seem to choose and fit upvc door hinge repair near me replacement hinges. It is important to check the arrows on the hinges are facing the right way and the thickness (13mm or 17mm) of the hinge arm that is on the opening frame.

There are many different kinds of hinges, each having their distinct characteristics. This article will review some of the most commonly used uPVC hinges, as well as their benefits.

Egress/Easy Clean Hinge

These are a great choice for replacing or upgrading your fire escape window since they open up to a full 90-degree angle. They can be disengaged to an easy-clean position that allows you to see the windows' exterior without the need to climb ladders or lean over dangerous angles.

These heavy duty egress hinges are manufactured by Yale one of the most popular and reliable home security brands available today. They are suitable for all kinds of uPVC side-hung windows. By pressing a tiny button, the window sash can be slid to the side, and then into the clean position. When the window is closed, the sash will return to its original position.

They are available in 13mm and 17mm stack heights. Make use of our Egress Selection Guide to help you select the best product for your window.

These hinges are compatible with conventional side-hung frames made of aluminium or uPVC. They are equipped with an easy-to-use friction screw to alter the amount of resistance generated. This makes it easier to open the window and reduces the chance of a mishap during severe winds. They have been tested to more than 30000 cycles and are in compliance with BBA/Secured by Design and British Standards approved BS EN 13126-6:2008.

Without buttons or catches, the Nico Egress Easy Clean Friction Hinge is simple to use and offers a practical solution to emergency egress as well as safe cleaning. Press the hinge retention clip located on the inside of the bottom corner. This will open both the bottom and top catches allowing you move the sash into the clean position. Once you are in the clean position close the window to return the hinges to their egress positions.

Fire-Escape Hinge

Fire Escape Hinges, often known as "Easy Clean" hinges are used to replace windows that open sideways to allow escape (fire safety) reasons. These types of hinges open more wide and faster than standard hinges to allow an expansive clear opening to escape in the case of an emergency fire. This kind of hinge is required in any room that has windows, as required by building regulations.

They have a unique friction stay that allows the window to open at a 90 degree angle and allows the opening sash to slide across when open to make it easy to clean the exterior side of the glass, without having to climb ladders. The hinges are easy to use and have no complicated buttons or catches. They can be operated from inside of the house with a safe, simple lever.

The hinges are manufactured 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 mind that your children will not accidentally open the window too far. The stack heights are 13mm or 17mm.

To order these hinges, simply take a measurement of the length of your existing side hung window hinge that fixes to the frame (see the guidelines for measuring your upvc window hinges). Select the correct size hinge below.

Please note that the measurement is taken from the part that fixes to the frame and not the sash. The real hinge length may be slightly shorter or longer based on the manufacture of your old windows. When choosing the size of your hinge, most upvc windows will fit a 13mm stack height. However, should your old window frame is 17mm wide, you should select the option that fits this. Alternatively you can fit the 4mm packer to make up the difference. All the hinges are supplied with two hands (1 left and 1 right). The hinges do not come with screws. If required, these can be purchased separately. We recommend using our upvc window hinge repair screws. These screws are designed to enhance the performance of your hinges tilt and Turn window hinge covers allow them to operate smoothly for longer. They feature a less friction design and an improved weather seal that is fitted with a new nylon reducer end cap.

Restricted Hinge

Standard hinges can make it difficult to open windows completely. These child safety hinges help to overcome this issue and offer a fantastic solution when ventilation is needed but access to clean up or escape in the event of fire is not feasible. They function by limiting the amount of sash that can open and allow the control of this limitation with a button. They are suitable for both side and top-hung windows and are available in 17mm and 13mm stack heights.

The Nico Restricted Egress Friction Hinge blends the features of a standard restrictor with an escape hinge to offer an efficient and simple method to meet building regulations. It is suitable for side hung and top opening uPVC windows and is available in 13mm and 17mm stack heights. It comes in two parts with one hinge being the restricted egress, and the other hinge being unrestricted. This allows one 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. They are intended for use on a window that isn't able to be fully opened, such as a small children's bedroom. The mechanism restricts how far the sash opens to 100mm in a safe distance and then re-engages when the window is shut.

Like the other kinds of uPVC friction hinges they can be installed on any type of window and are ideal for those difficult to access windows above the ground level three-storey flats, or windows that normally require a ladder to reach them. They can be improved by our security enhancements, like hinge guard protection plate or dog bolts to attain PAS 24 performance.

It is important to measure the hinge on your current window to ensure that you get replacements that are the same size. The easiest method to accomplish this is by looking at the hinge in the gallery and working out where you want it to be placed. Top hung hinges are restricted on both sides, while side hung hinges are restricted only on one side.

Standard Hinge

A standard hinge is made of metal-to-metal contact, and there are no additional parts to decrease friction. It comes in a variety of finishes and also comes with an NFPA-certified fire rating. To quickly determine the radius of a hinge, lay it out flat and align a quarter and dime in two corners. If the quarter is more snug than the corner, then it should be round to 5/8 inches.

The right hinge can make or break the look of your fix loose door hinge. It's important to match the style and finish of your upv door hinges with the hinges to create a unified design that is both practical and visually appealing.