Multipoint locks are the market go to when it comes to upvc doors.
Upvc door lock types.
Usually fitted to upvc and composite doors but can also be fitted to timber and aluminium doors.
If you are new to buying replacement door lock mechanisms for upvc doors please take some time to view our identifying guide.
These locks are divided into three different categories.
Comparing the above to photos on our multipoint door lock page you can see that this one is a mila door lock.
Now that you ve identified the brand you need to identify the locking points along the metal strip.
The types of cylinders fitted in most new upvc doors are often poor quality and may not be suitable to satisfy your insurance requirements.
A composite door may have a timber core and is likely to be 44mm thick.
Single cylinder only operable on one side with the use of a key double cylinders a key can be used on both sides thumb turn a key operated locking cylinder on one side and a thumb turn on the other.
Multipoint locks have been primarily used on upvc doors although occasionally and more recently they re being fitted to timber and composite doors.
The most secure standards are ss312 diamond approved lock or at least kitemarked to ts007 3 star both these standards include testing to protect against lock snapping.
A guide to lock types.
The best way to distinguish which door your lock is fitted on would be to open your door and lock down the edge of your door.
To secure your upvc door locks you must use the correct standard of euro cylinder lock.
Types of locking point.
Note that many locks have more than one type hook.
The picture below shows the different types of locking points.
A mortice lock requires a key to both lock.
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A standard upvc door and a composite timber door.
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Popular multipoint door locks brands include winkhaus mila coldseal fullex maco avocet and more.
Mortice deadlocks are one of the most common type of locks referred to in a policy.
There are two main types of door that your lock will be fitted to.