Best Window Locks & Latches
SECURELY LOCK WINDOWS – These U 9809 sliding window locks for vinyl windows help keep them securely closed. FOR USE ON MOST VINYL WINDOWS – These sliding window locks are for use on horizontal sliding windows and most vertical sliding (single hung) windows as a secondary window lock.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"You open it up big enough to slide the "teeth" of the lock onto the window frame. In testing, I placed one lock in a way that it would allow the window to open 3-5 inches. I did this a few times, and there is enough wiggle by going up and down with the window that I can slowly, but loudly, get the lock to inch up until there is enough room for me to climb into the window. I also like that I don't have to screw these into anything, which not only damages the window frame but also allows for only one position. Meaning, you can place them in a way to allow the window to open 3" or 4" or almost all the way open, or almost all the way closed, wherever you want, and you can change it from day to day if you like."
"The only option for an intruder appears to be break the window or move on."
"They easily fit into the window channel, install in just seconds and are of a solid metal construction."
"So we made sure the windows were latched. But he learned to climb up on the sofa in front of the windows and use his mouth to grip and open the latch, open the window, and jump out."
"I would totally recommend this for anyone wanting to secure a window after putting in a portable air conditioner."
"Each pack comes with two clamps, so you can put one on the bottom and one on top and you are all set."
"I originally bought them to secure windows for my air conditioners, but they are so easy to install that I will buy more for all of my windows, since most of the cheap plastic security brackets that came with my vinyl replacement windows have broken."
"This lock fits a wide range of windows."
If lock is on the right from inside then the hinge is on the right from the exterior and it is a right hand window unit. Left hand units will have the lock on the left hand side when viewed from the interior.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is my review. Andersen Split Arm Operator .The Anderson windows we have were installed in 1995 .Over the years the operators gave out one by one until finally my wife gave me the order to replace the operators .I keep putting it off until last month .I checked around and found Amazon had the ones we needed and at the best price ,so I ordered one at first than 3 others for four windows in the kitchen .The operators are so ez to install no problem eve my 10 year Grandson was able to install the last one with very little help form me .If you need these get them highly recommended Thanks for reading my review."
"Don't go by the image to determine if you need a left or right hand; the way the item is shown in the image will result in you ordering the wrong one."
"The windows in our house were installed about thirty years ago."
"Good price, got here quicker than expected."
"Very reasonable price when I book a problem I'm glad I ordered them from Amazon."
"It was easy to install, arrived early, and works perfectly."
"Perfect fit replacement part."
"perfect match of old one that was broke, very satisfied."
Sash lock, keeper and screws. Genuine Andersen White sash lock and keeper is available, search for: 1630029.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This was the closest thing I could find, so I ordered a couple. My old ones were metal and are starting to break from fatigue (they are 30 years old), so I tend to doubt these plastic ones will last as long. I hope these work well and last as long as my old ones, but I'm disappointed they don't make them out of metal anymore!"
"I had purchased a sash lock in the hardware store not knowing that Anderson windows need their own type of lock."
"Very pleased with this replacement lock."
"A great product, excellent instructions and customer service!"
"worked fine on my anderson windows (circa mid 90s?)."
"Cheaper plastic than the original but a suitable replacement."
"Perfect color and function."
"Thanks amazon for having these small little things that we all need!"
Best Window Gaskets
This CRL Glazing Vinyl is made to fit =D631">D631 "U" Channel which normally uses 1/4 inch (6.4 millimeter) glass.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Used this product to reglaze a 10 year old shower that had yellow stains on the original clear glazing."
"This glazing vinyl is used on Cal and Pearson sailboats to embed the tempered glass into a channel."
"Great product if your shower door glazing is moldy and needs replacing."
"not much to say it is what it is."
"Used to replace previous seal on shower doors."
"Perfect replacement for my boat windows."
"Worked great for bedding windows on a Catalina 25 sailboat."
Best Window Screens
Pet screen is heavier than traditional screen yet still offers good outward visibility and can be used in any door or window. Consult the ADFORS Scene Weaver App for helpful product information and installation guides.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have a new indoor cat and needed to rescreen my front screen door to protect my 8 month old kitten against some of the roaming 15 pound felines running about . It's darker than standard charcoal fiberglass screen but it also makes it harder for people walking by to peek into my front door during the day but no so much at night. 3.). See my update comments at the end of this review. Cons: None really but see the section below on "things to know". I saw some comments from other reviewers that this screen is too thick to install. Another approach to try rather than buying new screen spline is to simply press about one inch of the existing spline in place with regular slot screw driver blade at a corner and then gently pull the spline to stretch it, reducing it's diameter and then roll it into place with a spline roller - that's what I did. With the pet d-fence screen in place, the door never gets above about 100 degrees - the heavier mesh reflects all the heat. 7/16/16 update - I used Pet-Defence screen on a rear house screen after an local cat clawed my original Marvin fiberglass screen up trying to get into a fight with my indoor cat. Last night the same outdoor cat launched another attack at my cat who was sitting in the window with the Pet-Defense screen. I bought a new, larger screen roller and I "pre-roll" the Pet-Defence into the screen notch with the convex side and then add the spline pressing it into place with the concave side of the roller."
"They are inside only cats (I live near open desert that is full of coyotes), but I like to leave the door open with the screen door secured shut so they can enjoy the air and sounds of outside, but I did not trust the standard screen material to stand up to their claws. Soon after installation I heard the familiar sound of claws testing out the new screen door. The screen takes some elbow grease to install- definitely invest a few bucks in a metal roller- but I think it is easier to get a clean and taught install with this screen than with the standard stuff, maybe because it is thicker and doesn't get stretched out of shape as easily."
"I replaced my old screen with this."
"The darker color of this screen is visually more pleasing than my original screen because it's a better match for the tinted glass in my sliding glass door."
"It takes a little more effort to install then lighter weight screens, however so far it has proven to be worth the extra effort."
"Works great my cat still climbs my slider door but no longer damages the screen."
Best Window Dressing Hardware
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The spray that comes with it, you can simply use windex to clean the window surface and a gift card, credit card or any flat straight surface can smoothly remove the liquid and air bubbles easily."
"I had purchased the film separately and even with that, there was a total lack of explanation of how to install. The only thing missing was a blade, while they do give you one, it's much to be desired."
"Glad the bottle is so large since yiu really do need to be liberal with wetting the window and both sides of the film."
"However, the smoothing tool is hard plastic and while typical for this type of application device, the one that comes with the window film I ordered has a type of material on it that prevents it from scratching/gouging the film I'm applying."
"good kit, but the cutter not so much, get your self a box cutter."
"The green blade works sooooo much easier than just a regular xacto blade and the yellow squeegee works way better than trying to just use your hands."
"I am happy to say there were no injuries, even though I grab the blade a few times!"
"The trim tool has a very small blade and is gone after trimming one window....An X-Acto knife or single edge razor blade works fine."