An entry door isn t the only exterior door on your home.
How do i know the patio door handle i need.
This should not be very difficult to find out and you can then calculate the right size of replacement sliding patio door handles.
There are a couple of popular patio door styles from which to choose.
Once you have your new handle you can then fit it to the door.
You may also want to make a note of the handle maker but don t forget that you need to know the maker of your door.
Using the picture below you see a x on the moving or operating panel and a o on the non moving or stationary panel.
Measuring a sliding patio door handle is done the same way as any other upvc door handle.
To start the process of selecting the handles for your interior french doors you ll need to decide if you want the doors to lock or not.
A left hand patio door will use a right hand interior handle.
Patio door handles are not universal and will require you to check some key measurements to ensure a replacement sliding patio door handle will fit correctly.
Flush mount handle for inside patio doors.
Don t forget a beautiful patio door.
If they are going to lock you ll want to decide between locking from the inside with a button or other manual lock or if you will have a keyed handle set.
When determining handing for sliding patio doors you always view the door from the exterior or outside facing the door.
If they are not going to lock you will then choose between fixed handles or turning handles.
Price is 32 00 for the unkeyed handle.
Let me know if you need one and i will send paypal invoice.
The little lever that can be seen on the picture of the handle goes in a slot in the mortise lock that controls the hook of the mortise lock thus locking and unlocking your door.
Interior handles are handed opposite of the patio door.
Step 3 fit the new handle.
Delivery time 2 3 weeks.
Most contractors use the x o to indicate x for exit and o for ouch it s a quick and easy way to remember similar to lefty loosey righty tighty.
This door handle doesn t come with a lock you need the lock that is installed on the door jamb called a mortise lock.