Our Upvc doors are split into four categories, Butt type door hinges which are sometimes called a pencil or cylinder hinge, Flag type door hinges, Rebate hinges and Composite door hinges for solid core wooden doors Upvc Door Hinges - Flag type,  Butt type, Rebate & Composite Type Upvc Door Hinges You will find an extensive range of Upvc door hinges to repair / replace Upvc doors. Our Upvc doors are split into four categories, Butt type door hinges which are sometimes called a pencil or cylinder hinge, Flag type door hinges, Rebate hinges and Composite door hinges. These type of Upvc double glazing door hinges have been used by Upvc door suppliers since the late 1970's. Due to our long trading history and contacts we are still able to supply many of the older type replacement door hinges to suit. Inevitably some suppliers are no longer trading and therefore have ceased manufacturing. However you will find our detailed pictures and drawings should help you find that missing upvc spare part you require.

Butt, Rebate, Flag and Composite Hinge Comparison:- 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. 16 x 8 garage door calgaryIf you look at the side you will see a philips head screw. wooden door frames in puneIf you turn this it will move the door left or right. garage door services kissimmeeBut 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. wooden garage doors worcestershireNot 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 Feel free to ask any questions by posting them in the comment box belowWindow Handles are an item on a UPVC Double Glazing that are often overlooked. As a security conscious nation we tend to put our window handle keys somewhere safe but then the only problem is that we can’t remember where. Handles and Hinges can offer both replacement keys for your window handles, or if the key or handle is no longer made we can offer a simple to fit alternative. Our inline espag window handles come in gold, white, silver, polished chrome and black. Many people think of their upstairs windows as a fire exit … it isn’t an exit if you can’t find the key.

Handles and Hinges also sell fire escape window handles that are a different colour to the others and don't need a key to operate. Ask us for details. This page has been archived and is no longer updated. How secure are your doors? If you are unsure whether your front door, back door or patio doors are secure enough to prevent intruders, use this quick checklist to find out how safe they really are . • Five lever mortice deadlock (if door over 44mm) – check they are British Standard 3621 or European Standard EN12209 • Avoid glazed panels, replace with toughened glass or laminated glass panels • Fit a spy hole • Fit a door chain or limiter • Check hinges are secure - use good long screws and consider hinge bolts • Install them no closer than 400 mm from the door lock • Never fit a letter box to the bottom rail of a door • Consider an internal cover plate or letter basket (with the bottom removed to prevent mail theft)

• Use 5 lever 2 bolt sash lock halfway up the door (British Standard 3621 European Standard EN 12209) • Supplement sash lock with mortice rack bolts at the top and bottom of the door • Avoid glass panels, use laminated panels fitted from the inside and consider grilles as well French doors (a burglar's favourite!) • Use mortice rack bolts • Or, consider surface-mounted locking bolts • For extra security, consider mortice sash locks • If your doors open outwards, use hinge bolts Patio doors (a burglar's favourite!) • Use extra locks if not fitted with a multi-locking system • Anti-lift devices to avoid door being lifted from its track More ways to protect your doors Dave Stokes, a member of the Master Locksmith Association, recommends the following security measures: • British standard nightlatch - this is used to make sure the lock is dead locked • Mortice deadlock - Frameguard: London bar: fits round the yale lock and straight down frame.

Brum bar: flat strip lock in the middle of the door frame • Hinge bolts: fit a hinge side below and above hinges of wooden doors • Lock guard over mortice lock. This prevents door from splitting out (stops anyone being able to jam door) • Multi-lock three point locking system, 2 hooks, 1 top and bottom of the frame, with a latch and deadlock in the middle of the door • You can't fit anymore locks to UPVC doors due to the structure of the door • Consider using a small window alarm which beeps when you enter the room • Letterbox cage: fits to the back of a letterbox, needs a padlock to keep it secured • Letterbox homeguard: which is made of a fire retardant material. So can resist fire if a firework is put through the door, and also blocks people getting in • Do not leave keys hanging inside the letterbox, under plant pots or doormats – these are the first places a burglar will check • Locks and bolts are only as good as the doors they are fitted to.