UPVC Replacement Door Handles

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

The top screw's position the lever, and the keyhole sizes are the three measurements you need to check. Check the size guide for assistance in this.

Inline Lever/Lever

A lever or lever door handle is a contemporary handle that can be put in on new or replacement doors. This style of handle is available in many designs and finishes. This handle is offered by a number of manufacturers including Avocet ERA Fullex Hoppe Mila Millenco Yale.

Fab and Fix Windsor Inline Sprung Lever Door Handle

The uPVC/Composite handles are made from durable materials, and are perfect for doors with multiple points that need a heavy-duty design. The handles are inline and operate from the same spindle and screw fixings, so they are easily installed on existing or new uPVC/Composite doors.

The handle can be positioned and angled to fit the needs of all users. The handle has been tested to 200,000 cycles, which helps to ensure the quality of the finish and performance of the handle over time. The sprung lever is also adjustable to accommodate a wide range of locks. This is useful for doors with narrower openings where the cylinder is situated further back in the door. A lever that is shorter is an ideal choice for doors that have latches that can be operated by a thumb turn inside.

Lever Pad

The lever pad upvc handle differs from the lever handles that are used on the majority of doors. The handle can operate from a single spindle (inline) or independently from each side using two offset spindles or inline (pad). They are commonly used on UPVC doors with double glazing. They come in a variety of finishes & variations.

The handles are available in a variety of finishes, including White, Chrome, and Gold. The finish meets BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 and is also resistant to corrosion, thereby giving the handle a high level of durability and performance for its intended use.

All UPVC levers for handles come with a spindle, screws, and can be fitted on a uPVC door. The backplate fixation centres of 211mm permit a larger handle, which is typically a benefit when replacing an old or faulty multi-point door lock mechanism. The levers for these handles have springs, which eliminate the problem of door handles that sag out of the horizontal position when they are not being used.

It is essential to match the dimensions of the PZ for both the multipoint lock and the uPVC doors when choosing the replacement UPVC spindle and handle. This measurement can also be called 'handle centre or cylinder centres'. It is important to match the right handles.

After you have determined the proper PZ size it is important to ensure that the lever and push pads are designed to match the American with Disabilities Act compliant handles you require for your door. These are typically a square oro the ends of the cylinder. This includes the thumb turn, if there is one. If you are unable measure it using the lock in its position, you can take it out of it. It is essential to avoid having a cylinder that extends beyond the handle or escutcheon. This could make it vulnerable to snapping lock attacks.

The majority of modern cylinders have been made with anti-drill and bump resistance features that are built into their design. These are designed to reduce the risk of attack by causing the cylinder to rotate in an opposite direction. This can to deflect an attack and ensure your door handle repairs near me is secure.

Certain cylinders are constructed to withstand snapping. This is a more frequent type of attack on cylinders, which is where the break line of the lock is attacked with a special tool to break the front of the cylinder to allow the door handle repair plate to open. This is much quicker and easier to achieve than gaining access through multipoint locks and leaves little evidence of a burglary, which can hinder the insurance claim.

Spring Cassette

The spring cassette is located inside the base of your door handle's backplate, supplying a spring-loaded solution and returning your multipoint lock handles to their normal position after use. There was a time when these types of handle did not have a spring integrated into them, and without it they can droop or drop once the locking mechanism is disengaged. This simple component is the best way to fix this problem. It also helps prevent your door from becoming stuck in the open or closed position since they aren't easy to close manually.

These spring cassettes have been specifically made for use with sprung multipoint locks but they won't work with multipoint handles that are not sprung and you must have a custom hole cut into your backplate to allow these to fit (please see image for technical diagram). These cassettes are a solution for damaged or missing cassettes in the backplate of uPVC door handles. They feature a square cut-out that can accommodate an 8mm spindle, and are sold as a set.

These spring cassettes are an excellent value solution for the problem of door handles that are sagging. These spring cassettes are simple to install and will extend the life of your uPVC door. For more information about our wide range of uPVC spares and accessories you can get in touch with our team. We are on hand to help and happy to offer expert advice.