We are now an accredited Yale door master expert. We can be found on their website. Please click here to find out more. The first thing to mention is that, if you are having difficulty locking your uPVC door lock, phone us straight away, as we are a upvc locksmith specialist. We can usually adjust the door or lock and prevent any more damage being done to your door mechanism. This obviously prevents you from having to buy a new one and so saves you money. If you leave it and the problem isn’t rectified, you may well break the gearbox on your door mechanism, resulting in you needing it replaced. Which can cost more in the long term. If your double glazing door or double glazing door lock is already broken, it is normally one of two things. Either the mechanism is faulty or your cylinder is faulty. You can tell which it is quite easily. If the problem seems to be with the key turning incorrectly, then it is likely to be a faulty Cylinder. If the problem seems to be with the handle, then it is most likely due to a broken door mechanism.

This is the bigger of the two jobs, and a larger expense. If it’s a problem with the cylinder, we will be able to fix the problem straight away, in one visit. If it’s a problem with the uPVC door lock mechanism, we will open it for you and replace it. We can usually have a new mechanism on your door and working within two hours of arriving. Always call Locks in the City as we are a Upvc Locksmith specialist. It’s worth mentioning about uPVC door security and the extra security which can be installed. You have the option of changing your current cylinder lock for an anti snap, bump resistant and anti drill cylinder lock version. Handles can be replaced for more secure, anti snap upvc door handles. We can also install sash jammers.These are essentially door bolts for uPVC doors. For extra security on a your sliding patio door, you can fit push locks. These stop the door from being both lifted off the runners or jemmied open.You need The Double Glazing Repair Man because...

1The guarantee on your double-glazing has expired 2The original company has gone bust 3You are the new home-owner and you don't know who the original company are 4You just want a decent reliable company Reasons For Using The Double Glazing Repair Man... Over a decade of experience Welcome to The Double Glazing Repair Man.Why replace your windows when they can be repaired? We can repair your window for a fraction of the cost of a new window. menards patio doors on saleWe offer a cost effective and professional quality repair service to all types of double glazed windows and doors. old bank vault door for saleMore often than not a small repair is all that is required to get your windows working smoothly and efficiently. second hand upvc doors windows

We can service your windows to get them back to how they operated when new. No job is to small. We can repair or replace a single panel or patio door glass. Or if you have lost you’re window keys we can simply change the handle for you. If you can hear excessive road noise or feel a draught then almost certainly your hinges need replacing. Once the new hinge is fitted, the window will work as new. garage door repair cheshireWe can also install fire escape hinges to bedrooms. composite front door south walesHinges don’t often look broken as they can start to gap when slightly worn.screen door handles lowes If your door or window handle is stiff or doesn’t work anymore we can fit new handles or even change the locking bar within the window.windows and doors niagara falls

We can adjust your sticking door. No need to keep slamming it which will result in more damage. We can realign the door so it works like new. Fed up with your leaded or Georgian glass or fancy something different? Then all you need to do is replace the glass. They can be replaced without mess or fuss, no need for new windows. Just replace the glass units. The same is true for misted up or broken double glazed units, from one unit to the whole house. We can reduce your heating bills by replacing your old sealed units with new energy efficient glass sealed units with modern glass units which have coating on the inner side of the glass and argon gas which greatly reduce heat loss by reflecting the heat back into your room. We also carry out remedial work to conservatories. Conservatories are especially acceptable to problems from the heat of the sun. Expansion and contraction can cause many problems with doors and windows. Sealed units in the windows and roof can be changed with little mess.

Should you wish to try and repair yourself then we offer a survey service where we can measure, order and deliver for you to install yourself. With of course advice too.2007 Dorling Kindersley Limited DK - Do It Yourself Home Improvement, 2009 Dorling Kindersley Limited Wooden windows can swell in wet weather. Try rubbing candle wax along the sticking edge of the window. If that does not work, plane away some wood as shown in image 1. You can plane the opening edge of a casement. Take off enough extra wood to allow for painting. Unscrew the casement from its hinges so that you can plane the sticking edge. Tap a screwdriver with a hammer to free painted-in screws (image 2). Movement of wood due to damp weather can also make fasteners difficult to close, or lead to loose, rattling windows. Fix the problem by adjusting the positions, as if you were installing from scratch. If adjustment only requires minimal movement, you may have to move the fastener so you can attach into solid wood.

If a small area of a wooden sill is rotten, but the rest of the window is sound, you can just replace this part of the sill. Cut back the sill to sound wood (image 1). Use it as a template for the patch. Mark the position of the groove under the sill (the drip groove). Cut the patch slightly larger than the rotten section you removed. Use a router to cut out the drip groove. Screw the patch in place and then plane it smooth. Make sure to countersink the screws so they won't be in the way of the plane. Other wooden frame repairs Another option for fixing loose joints is to strengthen them with dowel. If a whole section of your window is rotten, then pry the piece out and make a replacement, using the old section as a template. If rot is more widespread, you should replace the entire window. DK - Do It Yourself Home Improvement If the mortise-plate for a mortise-type catch is poorly fitted, it makes the catch difficult to use and can prevent it from holding the window closed securely.

Remove the mortise-plate and refit it properly. Unscrew the mortise-plate from the window frame (image 1).Draw around the outside and the inside of the mortise-plate with a pencil (image 2). Use a chisel to adjust the size of the mortise if necessary. Reattach the mortise-plate and check that it fits snugly (image 3). Vinyl windows need little maintenance, apart from washing to keep them clean. Hinges may sometimes need lubricating, and occasionally you might need to replace a catch. Pry off the fixing cover with a screwdriver then remove and replace the catch. The screw is often covered Lubricate metal hinges with low-viscosity oil. Spray plastic hinges with polish containing silicone. With warm water, remove as much dirt as possible. Use a mild detergent on stubborn marks, then rinse well, especially the seals. Some cream cleaners can be used on vinyl, but keep them off the seals and rinse very thoroughly. Some cleaners are only suitable for smooth, white vinyl, not wood-grain effect types.

Never use an abrasive cleaner on vinyl. View photo gallery instructions for this project Broken glass can cause serious injuries. Always wear protective gloves, work boots, and goggles when you are removing glass from a window. Remove the glass safely and clean old putty and fixings from the rabbet, as shown here , before reglazing. The technique for glass fixed with glazing beads is similar. Tape the glass before prying off the beads (you can reuse them). You should be able to free the pane from any glazing silicone fairly easily by cutting around the silicone with a craft knife. With the glass removed, scrape out the old caulk, prime any bare wood, and reglaze. Apply strips of masking tape over the surface of the window pane to prevent shards from falling when you remove the remaining glass (image 1). Protect surfaces below the window with drop cloths to catch broken glass. Tap the glass with the butt of a hammer to loosen it (image 2). Carefully remove the loose, large sections of glass first, then pick out the smaller shards.

Dispose of broken glass safely (image 3). Use a hacking knife or old chisel to remove the old putty and stubborn pieces of glass from around the glazing rabbet (image 4). Remove any old pins or glazing sprigs using pincers or pliers (image 5).Use an exterior wood primer on any bare wood before installing a new pane of glass (image 6). You can repair single-glazed lead lights using caulk sealant. Take a cardboard template to a specialty supplier to buy replacement glass. Caulk can also be used to repair old putty. Carefully fold up the lead around the broken pane using the end of a chisel. You may find this easier if you run a craft knife under the lead first (image 1). Apply a continuous bead of caulk sealant, using a dispenser, around the folded lead (image 2). Position the new pane. Fold the lead back in place and smooth its edge flush with the glass surface. Remove excess sealant with a cloth With beaded and double-glazed units try to remove the trim carefully so they can be reused.