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October 14, 2016
Specialization: master of internal and exterior decoration(plaster, putty, tiles, drywall, lining, laminate and so on). In addition, plumbing, heating, electrical, conventional cladding and balcony extensions. That is, renovations in an apartment or house were done on a turnkey basis with all necessary types works

Let me start with the fact that a window opening limiter may imply not only various mechanisms, but also various functions- it all depends on what you are going to limit and why.

For example, you can block the function of fully opening the sash from children so that the child does not accidentally fall out of the window. Or you can install shut-off valves that provide micro-ventilation mode.

Let's look at this in more detail and learn about the types of child locks and devices for air exchange from the street.

Window restrictors

Note. The very word “limiter” as a mechanism implies a forced reduction of any area of ​​​​action. And each of them has its own instructions for installation and use.

Children's locks

I. Handle-lock

Perhaps the most popular stops for plastic windows are metal handles with built-in shut-off valves that can be opened with a key. The advantage of this type of constipation is that it appearance and its general configuration is no different from a standard pen.

Therefore, to install it, it is enough to simply swap the mechanisms. After replacement, you will be able to lock the transom in two modes - closed or folding, from which you can only exit with a key.

II. Rim lock

Such a limiter is quite easy to install with your own hands: it is screwed onto the lower sash on the swing side. pay attention to top photo— you can clearly see that the working part of the lock is beveled, which makes it possible to open the transom in the folding mode without using a key.

But here you should be very careful when installing so as not to protrude beyond the rebate and not to support the rubber seal, as this will prevent a tight fit and the transom will not close.

III. Wrap-limiter

The principle of operation of a restrictive lock is very similar to that of a rim lock, but it is not fixed to the sash, but underneath it to the lower profile of the frame - you can see this in the photo above.

The essence of the operation of the device here is quite simple - you turn the screw flag and lock the mechanism with a key. The restriction here is effective only for the swing mode - folding opening can also be done in closed position devices.

IV. Mortise lock

In the top image you can see what it looks like mortise installation restrictive shut-off valves for plastic windows. According to the principle of operation, the design is very similar to the overhead version and the twist.

However, installation here is much more difficult - you will need a tool to mill the bottom profile. Therefore for self-installation such a mechanism is not always acceptable. Here, too, only the swing mode is locked - the tilting function is not limited.

V. Handle instead of a key

Now let's figure out how to install a handle with a plug, which functions exactly the same as standard option, but is removed after switching to the desired mode. For installation:

• the original handle is removed;
• in its place is screwed a socket with a decorative cover, which moves up and down, opening and closing the adjustment hole.

Essentially, this is the same key, only slightly different large sizes.

VI. Stopper with chain

A children's restraint with a cable is similar in design to a door chain, only most often the restrictor here is an insulated metal cable, but sometimes a chain can also be used.

This locking option does not provide for fixing the sash in any specific mode - they all function. Only with a swing opening can the transom move away only within the length of the cable that is locked with a key. For a child, such protection is quite enough.

VII. Locking sliding windows

Blockers for sliding systems. For example, it is much more convenient to make a plastic or aluminum window on a loggia sliding rather than hinged - this saves usable space.

Of course, here you can adapt the kind of blocker that we discussed in the first paragraph, but it is still much more convenient to fix it on the side, as shown in the top photo. Several holes are drilled in the frame, and you can fix this lock in any mode that is convenient for you and safe for the child.

For most blockers, self-tapping screws are used when installing them. When choosing screws, I advise you to limit yourself to a diameter of 3-3.5 mm and a length of up to 15 mm, so that it does not rest against the steel profile inside the PVC.

3 modes of microventilation

1. Microclimate handle:

The handle of the right sash is in micro-ventilation mode, the left one is in the “closed” position

• some manufacturers of plastic windows provide a small opening function in tilt mode even during the manufacture of windows;
• in fact, you buy a product and you don’t need to do anything to make a minimum air exchange - everything is done when arranging the shut-off valves;
• for such designs there are four handle positions:

1. if the lever is turned vertically down, this means that the window is completely closed;
2. a horizontal position of 90° indicates the possibility of swing opening;
3. inclined position up 45°, this is micro ventilation;
4. vertical upward rotation allows you to open the sash in tilt mode.

1. Comb blocker:

• A blocker of this type allows you to limit the opening of the sash in several modes, that is, by the number of notches on the latch. IN in this case there are four of them, but there may be more;
• this lock consists of two parts - a comb strip, which is screwed to the frame at a distance of one millimeter from the sash, and a counter part, which is placed under the handle;
• so set the limiter to plastic windows(meaning a comb) is very simple, even a teenager can do it. To do this, one screwdriver and two self-tapping screws are enough.

1. Climate valve:

• The climate valve is not a lock in the mechanical sense of the term, however, it is a limiter that regulates the flow of air from the street;
• since the installer attaches it inside the profile, then from the outside (from the street side and from the room side) only decorative overlays, which do not spoil the appearance at all window frame(they are selected by color);
• it is noteworthy that the noise level during operation of such a valve almost does not increase, in any case, you will not feel it, since there is no direct hole here, and the sounds are damped by the walls of the valve;
• The humidity level is controlled by polyamide sensors due to their own expansion coefficient, that is, the dampers do not require power supply.

Conclusion

In order to figure out how to correctly install this or that limiter, you need to carefully read the instructions, which are usually supplied by the manufacturer.

In addition, the installation of some models is described on the site and in the video in this article there is also useful information. And if you have your own suggestions, tell us about it on the forum or on this page in the comments.

Window opening limiter (comb) for plastic, wooden, aluminum windows. Installation and Retail Sales.

A window opening limiter (comb) is now almost a mandatory attribute.
The limiters described below can be installed on plastic and wooden windows, sometimes also on aluminum ones.

Types of window opening limiters.

Window opening limiters on the market can be classified as follows:
According to the material of manufacture- plastic and metal.
By appearance- Euro-combs and USSR-combs.
By purpose- for normal ventilation and for safe ventilation (such limiters are effective protection children).
On this page of the site we will talk about metal window opening limiters; if you are also interested in plastic limiters, go to the comb page for plastic windows.

Window opening limiters for normal ventilation:






Window opening limiters for safe ventilation:

Combs designed for installation on aluminum windows.
7. Plastic comb, for aluminum windows (link to another page).


Price .

Window opening limiter for normal ventilation.

Euro-metal combs (imported).

This window opening limiter has a very useful feature - it can be shifted/rotated by a small angle to the right/left. This allows you to mount the limiter at some distance from the sash, which can be useful later when adjusting the sash. The pin has a rubber cambric, so the opening limiter fits tightly onto it, without play, which means there will be no metallic rattling during wind gusts. The pin is fastened with self-tapping screws into the flap of the sash, and not under the handle. The pin is securely fastened. But since to attach the pin you need to “damage” the sash with two holes, we will call such a fastening vandal.

Let's repeat. The pin is fastened with self-tapping screws into the sash overlap, and not under the handle, so such a stop should not be installed on wooden windows, since the wood may not withstand strong wind loads and will crack in the direction of the grain (the overlap only seems strong, it has a groove for the seal).

Metal and plastic Euro combs are not interchangeable:
1. The mounting area for the comb (the one where there are holes for self-tapping screws) is wider than the plastic one, 15mm instead of 12mm, so it may not fit between the sashes.
2. The holes for the fastening screws of this opening limiter and the plastic ones do not match.

Ideal for plastic windows in rooms with big amount honest users, otherwise, after some time the limiter may not be in place.

The cost of the comb without installation (from 1 piece) is 450 rubles
The cost of the comb with installation is 550 rubles

Euro-metal combs (Russian production).

The material used to make the window opening limiter is a metal alloy containing zinc, aluminum and copper. The most widely used casting zinc alloys are in the automotive industry for casting carburetor bodies, pumps, speedometer frames, radiator grilles, hydraulic brake parts, and various decorative parts.

The appearance is the same as that of plastic Euro-combs, but one more position (5 fixations, not 4). Color - the comb itself and the base pin are white, brown. They do not have the ability to shift/rotate right/left. The limiter is placed on the pin without a tight fixation, but it can be ensured by wrapping tape.

Flaws: not only does it not have the ability to shift to the right/left, but it also does not bend, so putting it on the pin (in the case of a rotary rather than a folding opening) requires the application of significant force, which will most likely lead to the pin becoming loose (this is on plastic windows). And on wooden windows, over time, cracks may also appear at the place where the comb itself is attached. To avoid this, you must not tighten the screws securing the opening limiter all the way and it will dangle on its own. But this can hardly be considered convenient use, because... With gusts of wind, rattling is possible.

Where should these opening limiters be used:
1. The use of this comb is justified on large windows, which are used mainly in the tilting position in rooms with drafts to prevent slamming.
2. Suitable for any window to which the geometry fits (subject to our installation).

The cost of the comb without installation (white) (from 1 piece) is 200 rubles.
The cost of the comb without installation (box) (from 1 piece) is 230 rubles.
Cost with installation (white) (without rattling and maintaining the shift to the right/left) - 350 rubles
Cost with installation (box) (without rattling and maintaining the shift to the right/left) - 380 rubles
The minimum order cost (with installation) is 2000 rubles.

USSR-combs. Metal (Russian production).

The window opening limiter is made of steel, powder coated. The limiter has five fixations. The width of the fixation slot is 5.7 mm. Color - white, base pin - white. They have the ability to rotate/shift right/left. The kit may come with or without a base pin (in this case, any self-tapping screw can serve as a pin).

Flaws:
1. The first slot is significantly removed (it is located approximately at the level of the second slot of the plastic Euro-comb), so micro-ventilation is impossible. For the tilting position, only the first two slots are available, with the second one securing the maximum tilt. Moreover, since the amount of tilting depends on the height and width of the sash, it may happen that only the first slot will be available to fix the sash in the tilted position.
2. The window opening limiter is elongated, therefore, if the window sill is narrow and the handle is located at head level, you can get injured when fixing the small opening.

Where should these opening limiters be used:
On windows that predominantly open in a rotary mode and when a maximum opening angle is required.

The cost of the comb without installation without a pin (white) (from 1 piece) is 80 rubles.
The cost of the comb without installation with a pin (white) (from 1 piece) is 160 rubles.
The cost of the comb with installation (with a pin) is 350 rubles.
Minimum order cost (with installation) - 2000 rubles.

The main dimensions and discreteness of opening of the combs.

Summary table of main comb sizes.

Presented in the table plastic combs are described in detail on the page comb for plastic windows.

Comparative table of the main sizes of window opening limiters (combs)	Euro metal combs (imported production)	Euro metal combs (Russian production)	USSR-metal combs (Russian production)
Distance between centers of holes for mounting comb (mm)	40	28	one hole
Height and width of the platform for mounting the comb (mm)	15 x 55	12 x 40	16 x 25
Comb height(mm)	19	20	18-22
Possible fixations of the comb (distance from the surface of the frame/impost to the surface of the sash) when the sash is rotated (mm)	57, 77, 100, 121	24, 40, 58, 73, 87	afloat: 65, 89, 113, 139, 166 Under the arm: 51, 75, 98, 123, 150
Pin length(mm)	11	16	20 - floating 16 - under the handle
Price	Comb (white) - 450 rub.	Comb (white) - 200 rub. Comb (box) - 230 rub. The minimum order value is 2000 rubles.	The minimum order value is 2000 rubles.

Disadvantages of window opening limiters.

The disadvantages of window opening limiters include:
1. The window remains fixed, but not closed. If the room is located on the lower floors, then it becomes accessible to an intruder.
2. For young children, this is not a window lock, but rather something interesting that needs to be touched and overcome.
3. Even if the sash is in the folding position, the air flow spreads not only vertically, but also horizontally and being located next to the window is not always pleasant and useful.
4. The window is open, which means that all its noise-proof properties disappear.
5. Even with the smallest possible opening, the sash opens/reclines on three sides of the perimeter and total area the gap turns out to be quite large, therefore, when negative temperatures the room quickly cools down. In winter, at night, you are unlikely to be able to use the comb, it will be very cold.

Supply ventilation valves.

However, the need for access to fresh air into the room remains even at subzero temperatures. Window windows help provide this access. ventilation valves.
ABOUT supply ventilation described in detail on the window ventilation page, about the types of valves on the page supply ventilation valves.
If you are going to solve problems with the help of window valves: fogging of windows, stuffiness of the room, “crying” windows, mold formation on window slopes, then a valve of average performance is quite sufficient.
The problem is the obvious lack fresh air, i.e. "to breathe" closed windows, can be solved by installing valves with higher capacity or several valves of average capacity.

Window opening limiter for safe ventilation.

Aluminum window opening limiter (Russian production).

Until recently, there was only one type of window opening limiter for safe ventilation - BABY SAFATY, but in 2011 a Russian limiter appeared; it leaves the window safe in the rotary and tilt-and-turn position.

We do not sell or install it.

Metal opening limiter, for aluminum windows.

This opening limiter is set to “warm” aluminum windows and on casement windows from aluminum profile PROVEDAL (“cold”) and its analogues.
In terms of the number and “size” of possible fixations, it is similar to the USSR-comb.
The limiter is steel, with 5 fixations, white.
The pin is steel, white, installed under the handle.

The following is important for the comb to be installed (please check):
- appearance of the handle (shown in the photo),
- dimensions of the base of the handle, they are: width - 27mm, height - 135mm,
- the principle of operation of the handle - when you turn the handle, the “pushers” converge and diverge (look from the other side of the open sash),
- the free space (on the frame) for installing the limiter is the distance from the edge of the sash (opposite the handle) to the nearest something (wall, slope, adjacent sash, bay window connection, etc.). Free space should be at least 18mm, since the width of the base of the limiters is 17mm.

If the appearance or dimensions of the base of the handle (on your windows) are different, and, in your opinion, it is not possible to install a limiter, send a photo by email, maybe something will come up with.

The opening limiter is sold only with installation, the cost is 600 rubles, minimum amount order - 1600 rub.

If you haven't noticed, let us repeat that
The comb itself can be plastic (as in the photo on the left), about it

Comb (white) - 120 rub.
Comb (box) - 150 rub.

Comb (white) + Installation - 300 rub.
Comb (box) + Installation - 330 rub.

The minimum order value is 2000 rubles.

Euro plastic combs (with fused pin) Comb (white) - 150 rub.

Comb (white) + Installation - 350 rub.

The minimum order value is 2000 rubles.

Euro metal combs (with fused pin) (imported production)

For plastic and wooden windows

Comb (white) - 450 rub.

Comb (white) + Installation - 550 rub.

The minimum order value is 2000 rubles.

Euro metal combs (with handle pin) (Russian production)

For plastic and wooden windows

Comb (white) - 200 rub.
Comb (box) - 230 rub.

Comb (white) + Installation - 350 rub.
Comb (box) + Installation - 380 rub.

The minimum order value is 2000 rubles.

USSR-metal combs (Russian production)

For plastic and wooden windows

Comb (white) without pin - 80 rub.
Comb (white) with pin - 160 rub.

Comb (white) + Installation without pin - 270 rub.
Comb (white) + Installation with pin - 350 rub.

The minimum order value is 2000 rubles.

The “Doors Prestige” trademark supplies interior doors of various contents and production methods. All products meet the requirements of GOST.

Features of the company's products

Prestige LLC (production is based in Pushkin, Leningrad Region) is one of the largest manufacturers of interior doors in the North-West region of the country. IN past activities there were companies difficult periods, but now, thanks to the creative activity of employees and highly qualified management, the company’s products are distinguished by excellent consumer properties and design diversity. Therefore, it is constantly in demand in the relevant market segment. Prestige doors are always a symbiosis modern forms and proven quality over the years.
The main products of the company are veneered interior doors, although the manufacturer also produces metal-plastic windows, moldings and accessories for your products. The manufacturer works closely with the trading and service company Ankor, which provides not only the necessary distribution services, but also delivery, installation and monitoring finished products.
The production of door products, concentrated in the city of Pushkin, is equipped with first-class equipment, and the North-West of Russia has been famous for its qualified workforce since the time of Peter the Great. All these components ultimately became the prerequisites for the constant increase in popularity trademark Doors Prestige.
Door products manufactured in Pushkin are available in the following assortment:

Panel interior doors finished with veneer of various textures and colors (oak, walnut, maple, pear wood is used).

Paneled interior doors (finish - walnut and cherry).

Thanks to the feedback established by Anchor, the Prestige brand is constantly updating and adjusting the lineup manufactured products. The manufacturer's products are manufactured in strict accordance with the requirements of GOST 6628-88:

The company also produces products for individual orders, formed by the trade and service company Anchor in accordance with demand and consumer feedback.

Distinctive features

The manufacturer combines various ways filling the door leaf, which achieves high efficiency use of materials and, therefore, low prices for their products. Most often used:

Continuous filling using wooden blocks and/or strips of chipboard;

Filling voids with the same components as indicated above;

Filling voids with veneer;

Filling with plywood or fiberboard.

High-quality filling provides the manufacturer’s products with high sound and heat insulation performance, which is noted in reviews of products manufactured by the brand.
The assortment in the “Panel Doors” section is especially wide. Prestige LLC produces them in several series: Classic, Retro and Modern. At the same time, wide design and operation possibilities are provided.
Two-color version of the door leaf on each side interior door. This greatly facilitates subsequent color and decorative solution interior, especially for rooms with different purposes, for example, for the hallway and living room, corridor and bedroom.
Manufacturing door leaves equipped with mirror inserts. To increase the strength characteristics of the product and its operational durability, options are used both with tempered glass and with special coatings applied to the surface of the mirror. protective films. Mirror inserts can be placed on both surfaces of the product or on one of them. The surface of the mirror for a number of series is decorated with artistic drawings, the nature of which can always be chosen to suit your taste, focusing on the catalogs provided by the Anchor company.
In order to ensure good ventilation of the premises where the products of Prestige LLC are installed, the door leaves can be equipped with ventilation holes. The aesthetic appearance of the doors does not suffer from this. A lower arrangement of such holes is also possible. This is very convenient when cats or small breeds of dogs live in an apartment or private house.
They are also very popular glass inserts, and the glass can be either transparent or tinted. A number of models are equipped with frosted glass with artistic engraving, and the design can be on either one or both glass surfaces. This execution significantly improves the artistic impression of the product, which is recorded in numerous positive reviews about her.
The company has mastered the production of products with combined transparent Triplex inserts, which consist of two layers tempered glass, and between them a special translucent adhesive is placed. This option significantly increases the strength of the door and safety in various emergency circumstances. The noise insulation performance is additionally increased. Judging by information from the Anchor company, the demand for such products is constantly growing.

Decorating fireplaces with artificial stone

Innovations in the production of basic elements

In the manufacture of door panels, the company uses carefully prepared pine wood, freed from natural defects of natural wood. This provides the manufactured goods with high durability and resistance to rotting. In order to avoid warping of the material, it is hot bonded under pressure using high-strength wood-fiber boards. Typically toxic adhesive compositions are not used for joining, and gluing is carried out by lignin released from wood when it is heated to temperatures above 100°C. Thus, a high degree of environmental friendliness of the products is guaranteed.
For surface finishing, the company uses not only veneer, but also fundamentally new compounds: German-made thermoplastic PVC material, as well as Cortex coating, which successfully imitates the structure of natural wood.
The peculiarity of the composition is that it creates an optical 3D effect of the spatial structure of the tree. The coatings are characterized by high water-repellent properties, which provides the product with good operational resistance. In particular, doors with the types of coatings described above can be installed in kitchens, bathrooms, etc.

The Anchor company constantly updates product catalogs from the Doors Prestige brand, so potential consumers can always be well informed.

Today, plastic windows are installed almost everywhere. They are durable, functional, and provide reliable heat and sound insulation. Window stops allow you to increase the comfort of PVC double-glazed windows, while simultaneously making them safe for children and pets.

Peculiarities

A window stop is a design that allows you to open a window slightly, leaving a small gap and fixing the window sash in a given position. The device received the name “comb” for its external resemblance to a comb. It has several grooves. A rod can be placed in any of them, which allows you to hold the slightly open window in one position, and prevent household members and pets from getting too close to the window opening.

The comb is installed on turning windows, that is, on those where the sash opens exclusively in the horizontal direction. In essence, the limiter allows, if necessary, to open the sash like a window. However, nothing prevents you from installing a comb on windows with a tilt-and-turn mechanism. Its use will reduce the gap formed when the sash opens in the vertical direction.

The design consists of a strip with slots and a window sash position lock (rod). The strip is mounted to the frame, the clamp is installed in the window sash. By installing the latch in one or another groove, it is possible to open the window within 1-10 cm. The opening angle depends on the length of the strip with grooves and the number of them.

The more grooves the strip has, the more precise adjustment of the sash position can be achieved. The standard plank is 10-12 cm in size with 4 grooves.

Manufacturers of limiters usually indicate 2 main functions of the comb:

• ventilation premises (especially relevant for windows that do not have supply valves, sashes that open exclusively horizontally);
• protection double-glazed windows from damage due to sudden slamming of the sash due to a draft or strong wind.

Ensuring the safety of children and pets is another advantage of the limiter.

By adjusting the position of the comb, the user has the opportunity to open the sash wider or narrower. Thanks to this, it is possible to achieve an optimal microclimate in the room, preventing the formation of condensation on plastic double glazing without overcooling the room.

You can leave the window in this position even for the whole day (which is especially important in warm time of the year). By opening the window literally 5-15 cm and using a limiter, you will ensure optimal air circulation in the room. However, it is important to understand that the comb only fixes the window, but in no case is a locking device. Residents of the first floors should not leave their windows open and secured with limiters when leaving the house.

In addition to the obvious advantages, the design also has disadvantages, which are best learned about before purchasing and installing the comb. Installation of the device requires the presence of additional perforations in the profile, which slightly reduces the thermal insulation properties of the glass unit. The sound insulation coefficient is also reduced by 2-3 dB. Finally, the presence of holes leads to a decrease in the strength of the profile and possible violations of the geometry.

If we compare supply valves with limiters, then the latter, of course, are inferior to them in terms of safety and functionality. The operation of double-glazed windows with valves is more convenient, but such products are more expensive.

Kinds

The limiting elements may differ in the number of grooves. Standard models have 4 slots, but there are also options with 5 slots. In addition, there are several types of combs.

Outdoor

Designed for folding window sashes (for example, vents). It has 3-4 grooves, fixes the sash while ventilating the room.

Built-in

Invisible to the eye analogue of the external comb. In terms of its functioning and number of grooves, this option is identical to the one described above. The difference is the greater aesthetics of the window, since the built-in limiter is invisible.

Constant brake

Perhaps such a name will seem unknown to many, although, perhaps, everyone has come across such mechanisms for sashes. A permanent brake is usually installed on the doors of shops and offices. All a person needs to do is pull the door towards him and open it. No need to close. Thanks to the built-in mechanism, the door will close smoothly automatically.

A similar system is mounted on a window, preventing the sash from spontaneously closing or swinging open excessively. Such a mechanism should not be pulled by force when trying to cover the window, as it may break.

Cable limiter

Structurally, it consists of 2 elements, one of which is fixed on the frame, and the second on the profile. They are connected to each other by a metal-based cable (sometimes in a plastic braid). There are models where the cable is replaced with a thin chain. The micro-ventilation function is realized thanks to the short (up to 20 cm) length of the cable.

Unlike a standard comb, it does not allow you to fix the sash, but only holds it, preventing further opening of the window. At the same time, the cable stop is stronger than the comb and can withstand a breaking force of up to 550 kg (depending on the model).

For protection against children and unauthorized entry from the outside, a cable stopper is more suitable than a comb. For ventilation it is better to choose the latter.

When installed on swing doors the limiter can be mounted anywhere in the profile and frame; when mounted on tilt-and-turn structures, only in the upper part.

Handle-lock

This is the most effective limiter that provides protection against children opening the window. It is a metal handle with shut-off valves. There is a lock on its outer part. Opening is done with a key.

Using the key, you can securely close the sash or give it a folding position. In appearance, such designs are indistinguishable from ordinary handles. The inconvenience is the need to keep the key safe. To do this, find a place inaccessible to children. The use of a key is also provided for by the invoice and mortise locks, as well as a wrap-stop and blockers for sliding windows.

Depending on the material used, there are also several types of combs.

Plastic

This is the most accessible type. It comes in several color finishes and goes well with PVC structures. The base is ABS (impact-resistant) plastic. The standard number of grooves is 3-4.

The disadvantages include the lowest strength indicator and, accordingly, a shorter service life. It is not recommended to install such products on windows facing the windy side, since under heavy loads they can become deformed and burst.

Metal

Metal combs are stronger and more durable, and therefore have more high cost. It is important to note that the metal of the product must have anti-corrosion protection. The best material Brass is considered to be used for the construction. To protect it from corrosion, a zinc layer is required. Typically such products have 4-5 teeth. The color range is very wide (copper, gold, silver, gray shades).

Combined

Such a device includes 2 materials at once - plastic and metal. As a rule, the latter serves as the basis for the retainer, while the comb is made of plastic. The number of teeth can vary from 3 to 5. White products of this type are most often produced. Sometimes you can find brown combs designed for windows with a wood profile. Colored options are usually made to order.

Depending on the type of installation, there are limiters mounted under the sash handle, as well as analogues installed at the end of the window sash.

How to choose?

You can purchase products in specialized stores, departments of household accessories, as well as from specialists involved in the production and installation of windows. It is better to give preference to designs made of durable materials simple shapes. This will increase the durability of the limiter and reduce the risk of its individual elements breaking off.

It is important that the limiter matches the design features of the double-glazed window and operating conditions.

For example, on balcony doors It is better to install activated brake mechanisms. For large windows, as well as attic double-glazed windows that open upward, you should choose only high-strength metal stops.

If you plan to actively use the double-glazed window and frequently open/close it, it is better to give preference to a mechanism with a lock and key rather than a conventional comb. Then the device will last longer.

The cost of products ranges from 100-500 rubles. It depends on the material of manufacture, manufacturer, number of grooves. The most affordable are plastic models, the more expensive are metal and combined. Also, combs with more grooves usually have a higher price.

How to install?

Installing the comb will take literally 5 minutes. The process does not require professional skills; all the work can be done with your own hands. You will need the following tools and materials:

• directly the window stop, the kit of which includes the comb itself, the clamp and brackets;
• self-tapping screws, which are usually also included in the kit (you can select them yourself, the main thing is not to take fasteners whose length is more than 12 mm, otherwise it will damage the profile);
• screwdriver or screwdriver;
• a knife (construction knife or regular kitchen knife), with which you will need to pick up the plug;
• pencil or washable marker for marking;
• drill.

You can install a limiter in several stages.

• After preparing everything you need for work, drill several holes in the window using a drill. With this tool you will get perforations without damaging the plastic of the profile. If you neglect this stage and try to screw in the screws right away, you will not be able to avoid cracking of the profile material.
• Turn the plug at a right angle. To do this, find a special groove on its surface, pick it up with a knife and turn it 90 degrees. Once the procedure is completed, 2 bolts will be found under the plug. They need to be unscrewed.
• Remember what position the window handle is in, then remove it. To avoid confusion, giving the handle the same position that it has when open window, that is, the handle must be perpendicular to the vertical of the window.

• Place the stop bracket in the profile space so that it will later be under the window handle. Perforations for screws should be visible in the holes of the bracket. After this, the handle is installed on the bracket, that is, it returns to its original place.
• Take the latch and align it with the axis of the bracket (it should fit into the grooves correctly). Having determined the optimal position of the latch, you should make the appropriate marks on the profile.
• In the marked places, use a drill with a thin gimlet to make 2 holes. Then you can attach the limiter using self-tapping screws. After this, the installation is considered complete.

​​​​The installation of the latch at the end of the sash is carried out somewhat differently. This type of installation allows the comb to be located anywhere in the fixed part of the frame. To attach the latch, you should use a long self-tapping screw so that it can pierce both internal jumpers of the end part of the sash (it is also called overlay). Only in this case can you count on the reliability of the fastening. As with the previous method, it is important to pre-drill holes for the screws and then screw the fasteners into them.

Installation of a stopper in the end part of the sash usually protrudes alternative option. They resort to it if there is fittings under the window handle or opposite it, due to which it is impossible to secure the latch.

It is important to note that the window stop installed in the sash overlap can only be used for plastic windows. Its use in a wooden profile threatens to crack the wood in the direction of its grain.

With this installation method, the risks of breaking the tightness of the double-glazed window and deforming the frame are minimized.

Manufacturers

• Among manufacturers of window limiters, the products enjoy the trust of buyers Penkid. These are steel cable restraints, the strength characteristics of which are admirable - they can withstand pressure up to 550 kg. They cannot be broken, cut with a knife or cut with pliers. The cable length is 200 mm.
• Roto limiters demonstrate unsurpassed German quality. The manufacturer gives a 10-year warranty for some of them. Plastic restraints of this brand are completely safe from an environmental point of view, and metal ones have multi-layer protection against corrosion.
• Fittings from another German brand are characterized by high reliability. Reha u.