upvc lock problems - upvc door Upvc doors have been around for the last 25 years or so, and have become somewhat of a standard to most homes, thanks to their relatively cheap price tag and simplicity to install nearly 90% of homes in Nottingham have them fitted. But as my nana used to say "nothing lasts forever" and with general wear and tear Upvc Door and upvc lock problems will arise which can be fixed quite easily and for a fraction of the cost of a full replacement Below I've listed some common Upvc door and Upvc lock problems so you can quickly identify what is wrong and what action needs to be taken, plus I've listed the major parts of the Upvc door so you can identify Euro Lock - This is the part you insert the key for locking and unlocking in most cases it will have a circle where the key way is and a narrow oval underneath some doors especially older or apartment doors the shape is oval. Multipoint locking system - this is the part of the lock that engages

when you lift the handle and is only visable when the door is open. will consist of a door latch, door bolt/hook and between 2 and 4 hooks and/or sliders that increase the doors security. Door keep - this is fitted to the inside of the frame and can be either individual parts or a one piece strip that the multi point lock system The door catches on the frame and its hard to lift the handle to lock. A very common problem with Upvc doors is misalignment.  Misalignment can be caused by a variety of factors but the two main causes are worn hinges and incorrectly packed door panels Because the keep and the multipoint are not aligned when you lift the handle to engage more force is needed and increases the wear and tearIn most cases re-alignment is a quick fix and will solve the problem but some more serious cases the hinges may have to be Bowed or bent door. In some cases of burglar/vandal damage pressure applied to the Upvc

door can leave it misshaped and effect the multipoint lock and be hard An inspection will be needed to view the damage and the possible fixes. The most common problems are either the key wont turn to unlock the door(this could also be a sign that the multipoint has failed...) or you cannot remove the key after locking or unlocking. in both cases the lock will have to be removed and either repaired or replaced. Has or is it hard to lift/engage the multipoint? outdoor fireplaces for sale in calgarythese can be signs that the multi point is beingmagnetic door lock south africa over worked or the Cam is worn.upvc front doors used

In most cases you wont know that there is a problem till the lock fails on you and because of the nature it will either render the door stuck in the locked position or your unable to lock the door. multipoint will have to be removed and a replacement fitted. As we said earlier Upvc doors have been around for 25 years or so and unless your locks and multipoint system have been fitted in the past 4 or 5 years by a repeatable company you may not have sufficient levelsfront door camera costco of security to protect your home and its contents or comply with yourfrench door refrigerator 34 width If you have any of thelinear garage door keypad reset problems listed, would like to upgrade your upvc locks or have adouble glazed door stuck

problem not listed please feel free to contact us for advice, bookings or a no obligation quote - Call 0115 98320195- Does your pvc door catch on the frame. - On the side or the bottom- Does it get worse when the sun is shining- The darker colours and timber effects can be worst than white pvc as they attract more heat Once your door does drop or sag it can also effect how your lock works. If you have a multi point lock where you have to lift the handle to operate the lock. This action can get harder to do because your lock is now out of line due to your door sagging. This can happen to a lot of pvc doors over time. The most common cause is that the hinges just need to be adjusted. Plus it can get worse if the sun is shining on the door because pvc expands with heat. To adjust hinges is an easy job which can be carried out by almost anyone. In most cases all that is needed is a set of Allen keys & a screwdriver Below is a guide on how to adjust some of the main door hinges used by window companies

Flag Hinge : One of the most common hinges used in the UK & Ireland is the flag hinge. This hinge has 3 different adjustments. The first one is on the bottom if you use your Hex key and turn the screw on the bottom it will lift your door. The second is on the top first you will have to clip of a pvc cap than you will see the screw if you turn this it will tighten the door sash against the frame given you a tighter seal. This is needed sometimes because as time goes on you seal may shrink or flatten a small bit. So you use this adjustment to make sure you don't start getting a draught through your door.The last one is on the side if you look into the hole on the side you will see a screw which will take a 5mm hex key. Turn the screw one way and the door sash will move to the left and turn it the other way and the door moves to the right.There are many different types of flag hinges but they all work in the same way. They may just look a bit different. T -Hinge : This is another type of hinge used on pvc doors.

It has only 2 types of adjustments. The first one is on the top & bottom and this will tighten the seal against the frame. The other one in on the side and this will move it left or right depending on the way you turn the screw Butt Hinge : This hinge comes with only one adjustment. If you look at the side you will see a philips head screw. If you turn this it will move the door left or right. But before you try to turn this screw check to see if there is a small grub screw as this locks the hinge in place so the door won't move. Not all butt hinges have this but the door won't move unless you loosen this. Plus a lot of the older Butt hinges have no adjustment at all. If this is the case you will have to reline the hinges. If you have tried adjusting the door hinges but your door is still catching. Than maybe you need new hinges. Remember new hinges don't cost a lot and are not to hard to replace. Most window companies will do this for you and it won't cost the earth. But just to be safe it is better to ring at least two company's to get prices