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Choosing Upvc Window Replacement Hinges Its not as difficult as it might seem to choose and fit the replacement hinges made of upvc It is important to check the arrows on the hinges are facing the correct way and the thickness 13mm or 17mm of the hinge arm on the open frame There are window hinges repair near me of hinges each having their distinct characteristics This article will discuss some of the most common uPVC hinges and their advantages EgressEasy Clean Hinge These are a great choice to replace or upgrade your fire escape window as they open to a full 90degree angle They can be disengaged to a easyclean position that allows you to see the outside of windows without having to climb ladders or lean at dangerous angles Yale is one of the most trusted and wellknown brands in the home security industry They are suitable for all kinds of uPVC sidehung windows They can be moved into the easyclean position by pressing in the small button and sliding the window sash over to one side Once closed the window sash will be returned to its original position Both 13mm and 17mm are available Make use of our Egress Selection Guide to help you choose the right product for your window These hinges can be fitted to traditional sidehung frames made from aluminum or uPVC They come with a simple friction screw to adjust the amount of resistance that is generated This makes opening the window easier and reduces the chances of a mistaken closing in high winds They have been tested for over 30000 cycles and comply with British Standards approved BS EN 13012662008 and BBASecured 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 secure solution for emergency exits and cleaning Firstly open the window to the egress full opening position then press the hinge retaining clip on the inside of the bottom corner This will open the bottom and top catches allowing you to move the sash into an easyclean position Close the window once you have the sash in an easycleaning position This will set the hinges back to their exit positions FireEscape Hinge Fire Escape Hinges also called Easy Clean are used to replace sideopening windows to protect against fire These types of hinges open more wide and faster than conventional hinges to provide a large clear opening to escape in the case of a fire Building regulations stipulate that this kind of hinge has to be set in any space that is habitable and has a window The windows have an elongated friction that permits them to open at 90 degrees They also let the opening sash to slide across the glass when it is opened allowing for easy cleaning without having to use ladders The hinges are easy to operate and do not have complicated buttons or catches 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 by a hidden button giving you peace of mind that your children wont accidentally open the door too far They are available in 13mm and 17mm stack heights Take a measurement of the length of the current sidehung window hinge which is fixed to the frame See the guide for measuring the size of Upvc window hinges Choose the right size hinge from the list below Please note that the measurement is taken from the part that is fixed to the frame not the sash the actual hinge length could be shorter or longer based on the manufacturer of your old windows When deciding the width of the hinge the majority of frames made of upvc can accommodate a stack height of 13mm however if your previous window frame has 17mm you should select this option Alternately you can install the 4mm packer to make up the difference All hinges come in two different directions 1 left and one right The hinges are not equipped with screws These can be bought separately if required We suggest using our upvc window hinge repair screws They are specially designed to enhance the performance of your hinges allowing them to operate smoothly for a longer time They have a reduced friction design and an improved weather seal with a new nylon reducer end cap Restricted Hinge Standard hinges can make it difficult to open a window fully These restricted child safety friction hinges can help overcome this issue and offer a fantastic solution for situations where ventilation is required but access for cleaning or escape in case of fire is not possible They function by limiting the amount of sash that can open and allow for the to override this restriction by pressing the push of a button They are available in 13mm and 17mm stack heights and can be used to open top and sidehung windows The Nico Restricted Egress Friction Hinges combine the features of both the standard restrictor as well as a fire escape pivot to provide a simple and efficient method of complying with building regulations It is available in 13mm and 17mm stack heights and can be used for both side and top opening uPVC window It is supplied as a pair of hinges where one hinge is restricted egress the other unrestricted allowing one hinge to be placed on the bottom of the sash while the other is fitted to the top These uPVC restrictive hinges have been tested to BS6375 Part 2 They are intended for use on a window that cannot be opened fully like a small childs bedroom The mechanism restricts how far the sash opens to 100mm in a safe distance and then it reengages after the window is shut Like the other types of uPVC friction hinges they can be installed on any type of window and are suitable for difficult to access windows above the ground threestorey flats or those that would normally require a ladder to access them They can be upgraded with our range security features including hinge guards or dog bolts to achieve PAS 24 performance When replacing a hinge on a window it is crucial to determine the length of the existing hinge so that you can get replacements that are comparable in size The most efficient method to do this is to look at the hinge in the gallery and determining where you want it to be The hinges that hang from the top can only be put on one side while the sidehung hinges can only be placed on one side Standard Hinge Standard hinges feature metaltometal contacts and do not require any additional components to reduce friction It comes in a variety of finishes and also comes with an NFPAcertified fire rating To quickly determine the radius of hinges lay it out flat and align a quarter dime in two corners If the quarter is more snug than the corner then it should be rounded to 58 inches The right hinge can make or break the look of your door Its essential to match the finish and style of your door with the hinges to create a seamless appearance that is both practical and visually appealing