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The choice of your window handles depends on different criteria.
Your window or door-window can be equipped with a lever or a knob. Some models have a hybrid ergonomics between the knob and the lever for comfort of locking and unlocking. There are also pull handles with different finish depending upon the selected model. Some pull handles for patio windows are equipped with a fixation knob. The locking mechanism is hidden, and the bolts or rolled rods are operated by the handle entering the anchoring strikers either in the frame of the window or in the other leaf.
More and more windows - but especially patio doors – are equipped with a key operated locking mechanism in order to enhance the security of your home. Note: Windows are a weak point of a house which can be used by the burglars. In recent years they became the favourite target of thieves. To enhance security, it is possible to equip your windows and patio doors with window latches or else with window spacers with a key operated locking mechanism.
For cremone models, the handle comes with a box which hosts the rods. Cremone handles are typically offered with a set comprising a box with a handle, rod guides, the strikers and the rods.
The windows and patio doors fixation square spindle is either 6mm, 7mm, or 8 mm. It is important to know this dimension (the square spindle section and its length) before choosing your handle in a store or on a website.
The covering plate serves both as a fastening and an ornamental element. Make sure to measure the distance between the points of fixations of the covering plate (centre spacing of 43mm or 50 mm). The mounting screws are sometimes concealed by an aesthetic snap-on cover clipped so that the screws are hidden.
In addition to their functional aspect, window handles can be decoration elements in its own right. Be that standard or specialty, rustic, neutral or coloured, plain or shimmering, original or classic, simple or ergonomic, everyone can find a model for adorning one’s door in a style matching your decoration theme with window handles typically similar to the shape of house door handles.
