New on the Wiki: Windows, doors and locks

[philip]

I gave a lightning talk on this subject at Fixfest but only got through about half my material. As was always my intention, I’ve now written it up on the Wiki- see Window, doors and locks.

Topics covered are:

• Lubrication
• Window handles
• Window mechanisms
• Clouded sealed units
• Euro cylinder locks
• Cam locks
• Door lock mechanisms
• Door hinges

This is written from my own less than exhaustive experience over quite a number of years. If you have experience of different problems or a different take on what I’ve covered, feel free to dive in and add, alter or correct, or if you prefer, send me your ideas or a draft and I’ll merge it in.

[Karl]

About 10 years ago I had an attempted break in, and they must have used a large screwdriver, an the hinge was twisted and irrecoverable and the window would not close. I was told to approach DG Supplyline, and they were really helpful, after a few diagrams and length measurements I was sorted