Run up blocks are normally factory fitted and have a couple of functions. They are fixed into the frame with screws, nails or designed to clip in to a specific profile design. They have a sloped design facing the opening light. The function depends upon the location in the frame. On the base or sides of the frame the run up blocks aid with sash positioning on closing the window or door. When on the top or head they act as an anti-lift block to increase security.

Run up blocks are normally factory fitted and have a couple of functions. They are fixed into the frame with screws, nails or designed to clip in to a specific profile design. They have a sloped design facing the opening light. The function depends upon the location in the frame. On the base or sides of the frame the run up blocks aid with sash positioning on closing the window or door. When on the top or head they act as an anti-lift block to increase security.

This is a special design of run up block, designed to fit into a full depth euro groove.

Glazpart offer a full range of profile specific fixing lugs. The fixing lug is used either in combination or separately where traditional fixing methods for a window frame are either not possible or practical.

The key benefits of the Glazpart range of fixing lugs is the fact that they are moulded in PA6 plastic, whereas the majority of fixing lugs on the market today are metal. This has key benefits;

Corrosion resistant
Insulating

The fixing lug is used in the majority of cases to fix a window into a window reveal which is on the external wall of the dwelling or over the cavity and the fixing is to the internal wall of the dwelling. By default the fixing lug is fixed to the window on the external face of the dwelling and fixed internally. Therefore, the fixing lug crosses the ‘’thermal bridge’’. The potential for the transmittance of cold temperatures across the thermal bridge is significantly reduced when using a Glazpart fixing lug when compared to the metal products on the market.

Glazpart fixing lugs are ideal for installation of metal windows which are designed to sit on the brickwork or concrete and in check reveals where the brickwork on the outer wall is smaller than the inner wall of the window reveal.

Installation externally should be done with a one way or other security fixing. They should be located during installation as directed by the window manufacturer’s installation guides and industry standard distances from the window corners.

Their use is also key when open cavities are discovered and the fixing lug allows for the fixings to be located where adequate purchase is possible for the fixing. Typically during installation frame packers are used to ensure the fixing lug is not in contact with the substrate which could distort the lug.

Where increased security is required the fixings should be 40mm into the brickwork and be installed internally.

Manufactured in PA6, this assembly strengthens the area around the installation of a friction stay. This spreads the load associated with the use of a friction stay hinge into the frame more evenly, reducing stress and frame deflection in use.

The handle wedge works with the window locking system and sits on the surface of the window frame.

The window handle systems are designed to engage the handle wedge to allow for the sash window locking mechanism to be located tightly up to the window frame increasing security. The handle wedge also reinforces the frame spreading the load once engaged preventing frame deflection whilst locating the handle arm on the window frame.

The locking wedge works with the window locking system and sits within the window frame. The window locking systems are designed to engage the locking wedge to allow for the sash window locking mechanism to be locked into the frame securely. The locking wedge reinforces and locates the lock bolt into the window frame.

The night vent keep works with the window locking system and sits within the opening light frame. The window locking systems are designed to engage the night vent keep to allow for the sash to be locked partially open to allow for more secure additional background ventilation to be allowed into the dwelling.