Sash Locks

Sash locks are attached to the master frame of a given window. Once the window is in a shut situation, the sash lock holds everything in place. Activating the lock means moving both sash parts together, making a seal as a result.

Sash locks, in some ways, are crucial to the very construction of double-hung windows. They prevent the windows from rattling around as a result of almost all vibrations, which would happen with a different lock mechanism in all likelihood. Sash locks can provide excellent security for people who are interested in keeping out intruders as effectively as possible.

Since sash locks manage to pull the sashes together so tightly, these are also the sorts of locks that are going to maintain interior home temperatures very effectively. People are not going to have to worry about temperature fluctuations to the same extent, which can allow them to save on fuel bills, whether it’s air conditioning or heating during the wintertime. Few locks can create a seal as tight as the best sash locks, at least when the sash locks are working at peak efficiency or if they are new.

Different Types of Sash Locks

  1. Cam-type sash lock: This is one of the most common types of sash locks. They’re installed on the rails of windows. They resemble a raised horizontal bar with a lower lever positioned perpendicular to the upper bar.
  2. Casement sash lock: These sash locks are specifically made for casement windows. Many of them have a steel construction. They’re used with a system of strike plates in swing-in and push-out casement windows.
  3. Sash Lock Assembly: A sash lock is made up of a latch and a hook. The hook is positioned at the upper meeting rail and the latch goes on the lower meeting rail. The meeting rails need to be flush during the assembly process.

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