How to choose a castle from children on the windows?

Fashionable PVC windows are durable, reliable, aesthetic, but unsafe. Little inhabitants of the house does not cost anything to turn the handle and be on the edge of the window sill. To protect the windows from unauthorized opening will help a special lock, which will be discussed in this article.

It should be noted that the mosquito net that protects the house from insects is not a protection against falling out of children from the windows, because it is loosely fixed and does not support the weight of the child. Security is guaranteed only by a special child lock, which is a mechanism that limits the pivoting function of the window.

The lock will not allow the child to open the sash, even if it is in a reclining position. Only parents can open the window by opening the lock with a special key.In this case, the latches and limiters do not interfere with airing the room, and even an older child cannot disassemble them.

It is worth mentioning the latest options that, in accordance with the resolution of Rosstandart of March 17, 2016, manufacturers are obliged to install child locks on double-glazed windows for safe operation. First of all, it concerns kindergartens, hospitals and schools. Individuals decide the installation of the children's castle themselves, but if the owner lives in a high-rise building, his choice will be obvious.

As a rule, the blocker is mounted from the inside: in the middle of the vertical part in order to tightly close the windows and doors of the loggia. But it can also be mounted outside to open out onto the balcony, closing the door tightly behind him.

The simple design allows not only to leave the child alone in the room, but also increases the burglar resistance of the window, since it is impossible to open the lock from the outside.You can put several security locks on one window, without replacing accessories. Often, the children's castle is set by the owners of cats and dogs, not less children interested in what is happening on the street.

The guide corner and gasket protect the plastic window from damage. The case with the locking mechanism, the key and the lining under it block the mechanism.

But It is worth noting that models with blocking keys have certain inconveniences, because when opening a window it is important not to forget to remove the key from the well and hide it in a place inaccessible for the restless. With frequent use of the keys are lost, and will have to do more than one set. Therefore it is worth paying attention to the locks equipped with more convenient locking structures.

The product itself is chosen according to the size of the window and depending on its design. Therefore, you first need to measure the opening, frame width and window handle parameters. Thus, the owner will choose a child lock, fully consistent with the size of his window.

• There are several ways when on the pivot sash top set the metal chainthat does not allow the child to fully open the window. This is not the most reliable option.
• Limiter screwed into the window sill for interior doors inconvenient to use: only by removing the stopper, you can open the window. Therefore, it is better to go to the store, where there is a wide selection of children's locks, different in the way of opening and the type of construction.
• Handle with lock It resembles the usual fittings, but instead of the usual handle they mount a lever with a lock hole. It is closed with a special key in two or three turns, and it will be impossible to open the doors. The lock fixes the window casement both in the closed and in the tilted position. The first time you need to check whether it is closed, and to open the window in any mode, you must first open the lock, which is not very convenient, because the small key is easy to lose.

• To unlock knobs with a button you only need to press a button that is placed on different models either above the handle or below it. The device locks automatically, but it is designed for kids who do not yet understand that it is necessary to press a button while simultaneously turning the knob.To protect older guys, it is better to choose a mechanism that opens with a key. Both options will be an excellent solution for window frames made of wood or PVC.
• Blocker ideal for windows and double-glazed windows tilt-and-tilt design, as it is placed at the bottom of the frame. It can not be opened without a key, and to ventilate the room, you do not need to open the lock. This option is suitable for children, in need of frequent airing.
• Construction of overhead locks It blocks the pivot function, but does not prevent the pan-tilt movement of the leaves, which allows you to leave the window for a long time in the ventilation mode. Included with the patch lock are several keys and a holder that “reminds” of the key in the locking mechanism. This option is optimal for PVC windows.

• Cable stop does not allow to open wide the window. This design is equally suitable for plastic, wood and aluminum sliding options. Opening the window in the ventilation mode does not require unlocking the mechanism, and the cable ensures the safety of the gap. The lock and the cable are visibletherefore, they are best chosen on the basis of window design. In general, they are simple, reliable and safe devices.
• Automatic blocker allows you to open the window sash only up to a certain level, rigidly fixing both the sash and the window frame. Fully open the window by clicking on the button at the top of the frame. This design is suitable not only for families with small children, but also for pet owners, and its installation is possible only on the PVC window.

• Comb It is a metal or plastic lock with a rounded or rectangular shape, which is mounted under the window handle. The undeniable advantage of the plastic device is the ability to open a window of 7 cm and a large selection of colors. The color range of metal locks is no different, however, such devices have great strength. Comb under the handle is equipped with a latch in the form of a pin, which is installed under the window handle. The comb is attached to the fixed part of the frame, and depending on the design, it can both rise and fall, while taking up little space.The comb in the floating shutter mounted on the end part and mounted on a fixed frame. The installation site is chosen regardless of the location of the window handles. The pin is fastened with the help of a self-tapping screw passing through two jumpers of the floating window sash.

• Cap or a lock socket for PVC and wooden profiles is easy to install: the window handle is dismantled, a cap is inserted, and the handle is used to open a window. Opening the window is impossible without a handle. As a rule, caps are supplied with curtains or decorative covers hiding a hole for the handle. They do not catch the eye and do not violate the design of windows. The handle can be safely hidden and reached only when it is necessary to open a window or ventilate the room.
• Mortise Children's lock is suitable for PVC windows, as well as for aluminum and wooden frames. It does not allow the sash to be rotated, leaving only the pan-tilt function available. The ventilation mode is available when the lock is closed, but if you need to fully open the window, then you will need a key.

The grilles are easy to install: they are aligned to the width of the window frame and bolted. It is believed that they look unaesthetic, and not everyone wants to look at the sky “in a cage”. However, the abundance of design solutions will not only help to give the window an unusual look, but also take care of the safety of children.

You should not save on the safety of the child: it is better to purchase only proven products from European manufacturers, whose products are distinguished by reliability and durability.

• For example, the Austrian company MASO produces handles with a key or button that are very popular.
• German company Roto It offers handles that securely fix the folding sections of the window both in the closed position and in the ventilation mode.
• Products Hoppe secustik it is equipped with cables that allow the window to be turned into a mode of ventilation by turning the handle 180 degrees.
• Baby Safe Lock or BSL produces reliable blockers that do not require replacement of fittings. This company produces key holders in red, reminding parents of the need to put the key out of the reach of children.

• Cable holders of a Turkish company PENKID protect the window from both children and thieves. A 20 cm long cable made of quality steel cannot be cut with a hand tool. The device allows you to open the sash 10 cm, can withstand loads of up to 550 kg and has a pleasant price-quality ratio.
• Production company JACKLOC High-strength cable options and handles-locks belong. The fittings of the German company Siegenia are suitable for PVC and wooden frames, it can actually be ordered for non-standard windows.

A lot of rave reviews comes from the BSL security locks that are reliable and easy to use. Parents are attracted by the ease of installation, stylish look and the ability to open windows for ventilation without using a key. If several such locks are installed in the apartment, then it is enough to use only one key, and not a whole bunch.

Hoppe Secustik and JACKLOC cable fans are pleased that they can easily ventilate the room, because children and pets can only stick their nose into the gap, but not get out.

Among the handles with a blocking mechanism, options with buttons are especially popular: handles with locks seem to be very inconvenient for buyers, because in case of loss of a key, the whole mechanism will have to be changed.But if you use it carefully, then such a trifle as the need to open-close the lock and remove the key will not become a serious obstacle.

With this choice, you can get confused, but to choose the appropriate type of child lock is easy - just take into account a few simple tips.

• The priority should be leading European manufacturers, the quality of which, no doubt, at the height.
• The packaging of the chosen lock must be intact and provide comprehensive information about the selected device, including the installation instructions themselves.
• It is necessary to make sure that the main parts of the lock are made of well polished metal. Also, be sure to check the product package. For example, an overhead lock should consist of a case, a striker plate, a plastic lining, two keys and four screws with a drill. The cable lock consists of three components: the main part with a locking device, an additional part and a cable with a length of 200 mm. In addition to it there are two keys, 8 self-tapping screws with a drill and 8 caps. Included with the comb are two strips and four screws, the lock is equipped with two keys, screws and caps - only four, as well as three linings (one - 2 mm and two - 5 mm).

Children's locks are simple to install, but it is still worth seeing how the installation of each lock.

• To mount the locking knob, first turn the cap, behind which the mounting bolts are located. They need to unscrew the screwdriver and remove the closing device. Then you should insert and secure the new handle with the child lock and put the cap back in place.
• For installation of the laid on window lock on a frame put a marking in places of fastening of the main unit. By marking with a drill, carefully make holes and fix the first part of the device with bolts. Then the holes are drilled and the second part of the device is fixed, and completed by the installation of an additional unit.
• Installation of the mortise element requires milling the window sash, on which it is necessary to put the main part of the lock. The size of the niche should correspond to the dimensions of the locking device. Part of the lock is installed in a niche and bolted. Then a hole is made in the window frame and a hole is installed for the key.The final stage is the fastening of the keyhole. The cap is put in place handles with a swivel mechanism and bolted to the top of the mounting window handle.

• Installation of the lock with a cable occurs in several stages. First, make the markup to install the main unit with a latch (experts recommend using the lower part of the window so that the lock does not prevent its opening). Then perform the holes for the bolts and secure the first part of the limiter. After that, an additional block is installed on the opening frame and the cable is attached to the elements of the child lock.

• To install the blocker from the bottom, top or side make a markup, drill holes for fastening and attach the lock with bolts. Decorative caps close the bolts and give a complete look to the whole structure.

• To install the comb, you need to find on the window handle cap and turn to a horizontal position. Then the fastening bolts are unscrewed, the handle is removed, and a metal bracket is applied in its place. After that, you should find a place for the limiter on the fixed leaf, make the markup and screw it in place.

Even with the protective mechanism installed, the most dangerous part of a glass pane for a child is glass. Therefore, already at the stage of ordering, it is worth agreeing with the installation specialists to either make the glass in the profiles as strong as possible or equip them with an anti-vandal film.

When ordering double-glazed windows, you need to be interested in firms with parts of the window: it is necessary to find out whether a child lock will be installed. It should be noted that since September 1, 2016, manufacturers are obliged to equip windows with protective mechanisms in accordance with GOST changes.

However, firms are in no hurry to put them, because the optional equipment increases the price of plastic windows. But it is better to install a child lock and not save on the most expensive one.

In terms of the choice of locks there are also several nuances:

• Many parents prefer a handle with a lock - it is easy to install and operate. But there are cases when its installation is impossible. For example, the guide of the installed roller blind does not allow to remove the handle, since the cover plate under which the screws are hidden does not rotate.
• It is necessary to pay attention to the lock that does not require constant opening-closing with the key. It can be placed on any plane, but it is better to position it on the edge, departing 10 mm from the end of the window sash. A double-sided tape is attached to this lock, which allows to perform installation work accurately. Even if the child understands the principle of the blocker, he still will not be able to open it, because after closing the lock does not turn, and in order to open it, you will need a key.

• Often, slit ventilators are installed on the windows. They are easy to operate: a light pressure on the button will set the sash in motion, which can be set to the desired mode. But in terms of safety, the ventilators are unreliable, so do not leave the kid alone in the room. If there is a need to go to another room,it is better to close the window before that.
• Often, several children’s locks are put on the windows for greater reliability, for example, a pen and a safety lock. Window protection is also combined with metal or polycarbonate gratings.
• If the landlord has a sliding window design, then you can try a combination of a handle with a lock and a so-called butterfly, which does not allow to open the window. Its opened wings do not interfere with the opening-closing of the flaps, and the folded ones fix them in the chosen position. This clamp is mounted on the glass with double-sided tape on the inside of the window. To "butterfly" sat as long as possible, you need to attach it to the top of the window.

• Experts recommend to pay attention to the internal limiters that regulate the opening angle of the window. This is exactly the case when the window needs to be assembled with a lock in order to adjust the work of the latter with the functioning of loops, handles and the plowing system.
• Limiters are invisible from the outside, do not spoil the appearance of the window and are highly reliable. By installing such a lock, you can not deprive the child of the pleasure of watching what is happening on the street.

• Equipped with three grooves, the device inhibits the movement of the sash, preventing it from opening more than 90 degrees. The width of the slot for airing is adjusted depending on the time of year. Limiters protect the slopes and walls from damage resulting from careless plowing by the owner or draft. Independently assemble only the external fixture models - mark the fixing points of the elements, attach them to the profile of the sash and the window frame, and then fix them with self-tapping screws using a screwdriver or a screwdriver. Installation of internal devices must be entrusted to a specialist, since the slightest violation of the window system will spoil the mechanism: the elements will move, will loosely fit to the frame, which will lead to a violation of the noise insulation and energy-saving window functions.
• Opening-closing the window should occur without child participation: imitating the parents, the kid, “as big”, will try to repeat all the actions. The later he learns to open the window, the safer he will be and calmer parents.

Periodically it is necessary to check the serviceability of the frame and window fittings to exclude the possibility of spontaneous opening. In order for the plastic window and the installed hardware to last much longer, you need to take note of the recommendations described below.

• Window handles have their own turning points, so you do not need to pull the handle further if it is already turned all the way - the fragile plastic will break and you will have to urgently look for a replacement for the failed accessories.
• No need to rotate the handle when the window is open and monitor the tightness of the sash to the window frame. Once a year the moving elements of the fittings are lubricated with technical grease or any neutral PH agent. For their maintenance, it is unacceptable to use products containing resins, chemicals and acids, because this will destroy the corrosion-resistant coating of window fittings.

• The frame and the window sash are cleaned twice a year with ordinary wet wipes or special plastic detergents. The glass unit cannot be cleaned with acetone-containing liquids and solvents, as well as with products containing abrasives, as this will spoil it, leaving scratches.
• Timely cleaning of the drainage channel will allow moisture to freely go outside, as stagnant water causes irreparable damage to the window frame. This can be avoided if several times a year to wipe the canal with a damp cloth from dust and dirt.
• Reliable prevention of drafts will be timely cleaning of rubber seals. Twice a year they are washed with soapy water, and then treated with silicone grease.

• Child lock must also be kept clean. Therefore, at the time of repair, it is necessary to close the windows with plastic wrap, and the lock itself - masking tape, which is easy to remove upon completion of work.
• The children's lock is connected directly with the window handle, therefore in case of breakage or rejection it requires immediate replacement. Firstly, replacing one item is cheaper than buying a new set of fittings, and secondly, timely repair will make it safe to operate the window.

The children's lock provides opening and closing of a window in a certain mode, therefore it needs lubrication, as well as all elements of accessories. A badly turning key, clicking and creaking mechanism are sure signs that it’s time to lubricate the lock. Here is what you need to do for this uncomplicated operation:

• Window manufacturers produce a special lubricant and, if possible, it is better to use it. There are cheaper analogues: synthetic automotive oils. Only in this case it is necessary to use compounds that do not freeze at low temperatures. All kinds of mechanisms are often treated with technical oils that can be replaced with an available analogue - silicone oil.
• Immediately before the procedure, you need to remove all moving parts of the lock and clean them from dirt and factory grease with a cotton cloth or viscose napkin. The lubrication process depends on the chosen agent. If you purchased a special aerosol from the manufacturer, then you need to spray the composition on lubricated items. In this case, the cartridge should be kept at a distance of 3-5 cm from the parts.
• If it is decided to use technical or silicone oils as a lubricant, then it is necessary to carefully apply two or three drops on the guide rails and turning mechanisms. As a rule, plastic windows give a 5-year guarantee, but timely care will significantly prolong the life not only of the turning mechanisms and guides, but also the entire glass unit.

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