A common issue with sliding aluminum frames is lock damage. See how to prevent damage to aluminum frame locks. Simple locks, often used by many manufacturers due to low cost, tend to break relatively easily. When a balcony door is slid forcefully and the lock hits the strike plate, there is a possibility of the lock breaking. To prevent this, Fenestral installs impact-protected locks with a special spring in all sliding aluminum frames.
Aluminum frame locks for sliding systems
For sliding aluminum frames, Fenestral installs multi-point locks for enhanced security. All locks are impact-resistant due to their protective mechanism. Learn more about multi-point locks for sliding aluminum frames
Mechanisms for casement frames
1 . )Perimeter locking mechanisms. With these specific mechanisms, the casement sash can lock at up to 18 points.
2) For four-leaf shutters, each leaf locks separately and at more than one point, making them almost impenetrable.
3) Partial shutter locking: The partial opening of the shutter allows us to ventilate and partially light the house without risk.
4) Concealed hinge mechanism: In addition to visible hinges, Fenestral offers a special mechanism with concealed hinges.
5) Strike plate on the second leaf: a lock is installed on the back of the second leaf.
