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For any advice on UPVC doors or any other lock or security-related matters, please call me on 01302 378067.
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SF locksmiths specialise in uPVC door repairs. In fact it is what I treat as one of the favourite aspects to the job. Why? Being able to repair a uPVC door against the purchase of a whole new door saves you lots of money. There is every chance that the repair will double the lifespan of the door at least. Often we come across customers who have been told because the door is past ten years, parts won’t be available. What absolute rubbish, SF Locksmiths specialise in Doncaster uPVC door repairs
For generations, timber doors were the norm in residential buildings. Then the transition to uPVC doors occurred in the 1970’s and uPVC then became the behemoth. Monopolising the industry when it came to new builds and replacements. There were a few reasons for this change – uPVC doors became lower cost, there was convenience in their ubiquity, they were hard wearing and easy to maintain and clean, and crucially they came with their own internal locking mechanism. This mechanism was multi-point, meaning the bolts would be secured by numerous different points on the door, which gave the system the edge over the single point of locking which had previously been found on timber doors of the past.
The complexity of the locks in UPVC doors are a positive in that they provide security at different points between the door and the frame, but they can also be a negative in that the more complex something is. Due to more moving parts in the lock, there is the added risk with UPVC doors that parts will malfunction or break off, jamming the mechanism. When this happens, I’d recommend calling SF Locksmith Doncaster, specialist in Doncaster uPVC door repairs.
Differences in temperatures can affect the performance of your UPVC door. Basic high school science has taught us what variations of temperature does to materials – expansion and contraction – and this is definitely the case with the combination of UPVC doors and metal locking mechanisms. When the door has multiple locking points, these have to exactly match from the door to the frame so that they can move in and out. When there are major temperature changes, misalignment can occur. Door manufacturers should account for these variations, but if you find this happening after a period of hot or cold weather, it may be that something has expanded or contracted just a touch too much.This will need the attention of your local Doncaster locksmith.
Pressure can take its toll on the locks of UPVC doors too, especially on those doors that get a lot of use. Pushing the handles up on a UPVC door means all the bolts work in unison to slot into place. If the door handle requires force to lock or unlock, repeated use results in friction and over time this can lead to the mechanism breaking down. It’s thought that UPVC doors have a lifespan of around 10 to 15 years on average – sadly nothing lasts forever.
Regardless of age or manufacturer we can repair 99% of uPVC doors in the Doncaster area. Having access to the largest suppliers in the country helps and for the niche stuff a brilliant supplier in Wales. If Kings haven’t got it then no one has. There are hundreds if not thousands of different multipoint locks out there. Trying to source through Google will put you into a deep hole. If the door has failed in a closed position it will not be problem for us. It will not mean removing the hinges nor the middle panel. If the door has failed open and you need assistance quickly, we work on a day by day basis. Locksmiths do not have 3 month waiting lists. We often aim to attend the same day you call. All work is guaranteed for two years and a written invoice given on completion.
Finally always be gentle when lifting the handle to activate the lock mechanism. Using too much force or wrenching it out of place will cause excess grinding on the bolts, increasing the pressure on the centre case. Should the mechanism feel stiff, it is time for a uPVC door service. Spraying some WD40 on the bolts within the door will help short term but the main issue will remain.
For any advice on UPVC doors or any other lock or security-related matters, please call me on 01302 378067.
We needed the services of a local locksmith in Doncaster and were recommended SF Locksmith via Facebook. We were not disappointed and they arrived at the agreed time and charged the same amount they had quoted over the phone. We will definitely recommend them to all our friends and family in the future.
V Robinson - Barnby Dunn
2023-08-05
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