Multipoint locks are the market go to when it comes to upvc doors.
Upvc door lock types.
Read our guide on the most secure lock here.
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.
A composite door may have a timber core and is likely to be 44mm thick.
To secure your upvc door locks you must use the correct standard of euro cylinder lock.
Now that you ve identified the brand you need to identify the locking points along the metal strip.
Popular multipoint door locks brands include winkhaus mila coldseal fullex maco avocet and more.
Upvc multipoint door locks to repair upvc and composite doors.
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.
A standard upvc door and a composite timber door.
There are two main types of door that your lock will be fitted to.
Upgrade your upvc door security.
A guide to lock types.
If you are new to buying replacement door lock mechanisms for upvc doors please take some time to view our identifying guide.
Different types of upvc door locks the security industry offers a huge selection of upvc door locks with multipoint systems commonly used for entry points or patio doors on commercial and residential properties.
The picture below shows the different types of locking points.
Mortice deadlocks are one of the most common type of locks referred to in a policy.
Comparing the above to photos on our multipoint door lock page you can see that this one is a mila door lock.
These locks are divided into three different categories.
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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 mortice lock requires a key to both lock.
Types of locking point.
Usually fitted to upvc and composite doors but can also be fitted to timber and aluminium doors.
Note that many locks have more than one type hook.