We’ve always used the best quality ironmongery available but, with the Scottish market being relatively small, and the emphasis now being on cheap mass produced ironmongery, certain items are simply no longer available.

One area of concern for us has been the thickness of the brass used on the hinges.  Really thick leaf hinges are no longer to be sourced, so we instructed a manufacturer to make up a hinge with a thicker leaf and hardened washers based on the traditional design and dimensions.

This is  important for some of the larger windows in the older properties, and some of the larger double glazed sash and case windows.

We now have this prototype which we are very happy with, and we hope to proceed with the manufacture in the next 6 – 8 weeks.

The easy clean system makes maintenance simple.

The Easy Clean System, sometimes refered to as the simplex system, is a very simple way of allowing access to the outside of your sash windows.

It is used on upper levels of a property to allow for window cleaning and general maintenance. It is not generally used on ground floors where the window can be accessed from the outside.

It consists of 4 different fittings, a cord clutch, a cord plug, a sash fastener and the slotted hinges.

The fittings allow you to open the bottom sash like a door, making maintenance and cleaning straightforward.

The easy clean system is the only system for traditional sash windows. It is available in a number of finishes, steel, brass, chrome and satin, to ensure your sash windows are looking their best.

Simplex Easy Clean System

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