Choosing upvc window hinge adjustment Window Replacement Hinges

The process of selecting and fitting upvc window replacement hinges isn't as complicated as you think. It is crucial to ensure that the arrow on the hinges is facing the right way and also the thickness (13mm or 17mm) of the hinge arm on the opening frame.

There are a variety of different kinds of hinges, each with their distinct characteristics. This article will go over the most popular uPVC hinges and their advantages.

Egress/Easy Clean Hinge

They are a great choice to replace or upgrade a fire escape safety window because they are able to open at a 90-degree angle. They can be disengaged in an easy-cleaning position, allowing you to access the outside of windows without having to climb ladders or lean over dangerous angles.

Yale is one of the most reputable and well-known brands in the world of home security. These hinges are suitable for any kind of uPVC side-hung window. They can be moved into the clean position by pressing an unassuming button, and then sliding the window sash over to one side. After closing, the window sash will be returned to its original position.

Both 13mm and 17mm are both available. Depending on the size of your window we recommend using our Egress Selection Guide to determine which product is best for you.

The hinges are designed to be used with a standard side-hung frame, either uPVC or aluminium window hinges. The friction screw is used to adjust the resistance. This makes opening the windows easier and reduces the chances of closing the window accidentally during severe winds. They have been tested for over 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 easy to operate and does not have buttons or catches. It offers a convenient and secure solution for emergency exit and cleaning. Use the hinge retention clip located on the inner corner of the bottom corner. This will open both the top and bottom catches which will allow you to slide the sash to the clean position. Once it is in the easy-clean position, close the window to return the hinges to their original position.

Fire-Escape Hinge

Fire Escape Hinges, often known as "Easy Clean" hinges are used to replace side opening windows for escape (fire safety) reasons. These hinges permit more space in the event of a fire. This type of hinge is legal in any habitable room that has a window, as required by building regulations.

They have an exclusive friction stay that allows the window to be opened to a 90 degree angle and also allows the opening sash to slide across when open to make it easy to clean the outside of the glass without having to use ladders. The hinges are simple to operate and don't have complicated buttons or catchers. They can be operated from inside of the house with a simple, safe lever.

The hinges are manufactured in the UK by Cotswold and come with a child safety limiter for day-to-day use that can be reverted with a hidden button providing you with peace of mind that your children will not accidentally open the door too far. They are available in 13mm or 17mm stack heights.

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

It is important to note that the measurement is taken from the part that fixes to the frame not the sash. The real hinge length may be slightly longer or shorter depending on the manufacturer of your old windows. Also, when selecting the width of your hinge most windows made of upvc will have a 13mm stack height but should your old window frame have 17mm then choose the option that fits this. You can also use the 4mm packer to make up the difference. The hinges are available in two different directions (1 left and one right). Screws aren't included with the hinges. They can be purchased separately if required. We recommend using our upvc window hinge repair screws. These screws are designed to improve your hinges' performance and allow them to operate efficiently for a longer. They have a lower friction design and an improved weather seal, with a brand new nylon reducer end cap.

Restricted Hinge

Standard hinges can make it difficult to open windows completely. These restricted child safety friction hinges are a solution to this problem and are a great solution when ventilation is needed but access for cleaning or escape in case of fire is not feasible. They function by limiting the amount of sash that can open and allowing the control of this limitation with a button. They are available in 13mm or 17mm stack heights and are suitable for top and side-hung windows.

The Nico Restricted Egress Friction Hinge combines the characteristics of a standard restrictor with a fire escape hinge to offer an efficient and simple method to meet building regulations. It is available in 13mm and 17mm stack heights and is suitable for the top and side openings of uPVC window. It is available in a pair, where one hinge is the restricted egress and the other unrestricted allowing one of these to be fitted to the bottom of the sash whilst the other is fitted to the top.

These uPVC hinges are restrictive and have been tested to BS6375 part 2. They are intended to be used on windows that isn't able to be fully opened, like a small child's bedroom. The mechanism restricts how to fix a window hinge far the sash opens to an appropriate height of 100mm and then it re-engages after the window is closed.

Like the other kinds of uPVC friction hinges they can be installed on any type of window and are perfect for hard to reach windows above the ground level three-storey flats and those that typically require a ladder to reach them. They can be complemented by our security features like hinge guards, protection plates for hinges or dog bolts for PAS 24 performance.

It is essential to measure the hinges on your window in order to get replacements of the same size. This can be accomplished by looking at the image gallery of the hinge before deciding where you would like it to be. Top-hung hinges are limited on both sides and the side-hung hinges are only restricted only on one side.

Standard Hinge

A standard hinge uses metal-to-metal contact, and there are no additional components to reduce friction. It's available in a range of finishes and is also fire-rated. To determine the radius of your hinge, lay it flat and align a dime and quarter in two corners. If the dime is more snug, the corner is rounded by 1/4 inch. If the quarter fit better, it's rounded to 5/8 inch.

The right hinge can make or ruin the appearance of your door. It's crucial to match the finish and style of your door with its hinges for a cohesive look that's both functional and visually appealing.