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What is Lock Snapping Lock snapping is where an intruder can gain entry to your home by snapping the euro cylinder in your door lock mechanism. He will use every day tools to physically bend the door handle then snap the lock, once perfected it can literally take seconds to gain entry. Door manufacturers use […]
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Question? is your uPVC door lock mechanism working as well as it did when the door was first installed? If it is thats fine, however there is a good chance that it is more difficult to engage the hooks and bolts or turning the key. Upvc doors are designed to be draught free and secure, […]
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Draughty windows create cold spots and no go areas in your home, you possibly can feel the draught or it may be that you can hear more outside noise than you used to. What is the best way to fix it? I have listed 3 ways to get rid of cold areas around you doors […]
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Are your Safestyle windows out of warranty. Castle Lock can repair safestyle windows.
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How to get rid of condensation in double glazing will vary in so much as it is generally assumed it is a cheaper and less messy to repair the unit rather than fit a replacement sealed unit. However as most sealed units fail one at a time rather than all at the same time it […]
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Making the Most of uPVC French DoorsuPVC French doors can be a problem, it all comes down to how they were fitted in the first place, common French door problems can be the door catching on the thresh or locking points. If that is the case it is likely that it is really difficult to […]
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Winter is the time to be checking your window sealsEveryone want’s to keep their home warm and dry, that’s why you fit energy efficient windows and doors, however the seals on uPVC doors don’t last for ever in fact depending on the direction your windows or doors are facing they possibly may only last five […]
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Window Handle replacement in South Durham Are you looking for a company to repair a handle on a upvc window? Castle Lock not only do repairs to doors but windows also.Snapped keysBroken handlesReplacement handlesLost keysAll of the above are a specialty of our repair service offered to residents of Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Barnard Castle […]
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Finding A Window Doctor in South Durham – What To Look ForCastle Lock are extremely qualified in all aspects of the repair of uPVC Doors and Windows. Whether it’s a problem with the multi-point lock, hinges or handles or misted double glazing we can help you. We can source the majority of materials used on […]
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