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lost keys on double glazed windows
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:58 pm
by marc n
Hi there, i have a problem with a few of my windows, when i brought my house in sept i found out that a few of the keys were lost and i can't open 3 of my windows, what would be the most cost efficient way of dealing with this problem? I have been told that i could drill the locks, would that be ok.
lost keys
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:41 pm
by welsh brickie
Have you tried the other keys you have on the locked windows
they are usually all the same.
I dont know if they are upvc I assume so.
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:41 pm
by marc n
Yeah i tried the other keys they don't work. Yes they are upvc is drilling an option do you think?
window locks
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:17 pm
by welsh brickie
you can get replacement handles for you windows all glazing companys have spare.
there are covers on the handles use a stanley knive to re move and then simply unscrew and refit new handle
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:36 pm
by marc n
Thanks for your reply, i tried that but the windows are locked so they wouldn't budge,
window locks
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:17 am
by welsh brickie
sorry um replacement window companys might have removed windows similar to yours with the same type window lock try asking them they might have the same keys.
sorry I could not be of more help if you drill the handle you will have to replace anyway.
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 2:54 pm
by allan the locksmith
Options include call a locksmith as these locks are easy to pick.Alternatively force the handle open so you can get at the fixing screws then buy a replacement.Depending on what type it is you may be able to buy new keys for it in a locksmiths.