Window Handles

Featuring the best window handles in Canada

Between casement window handles and window crank handles, and many handles in between, ArchiPro Canada has the high-quality goods you’re looking for. Typically made of metal, there are brass, bronze, aluminium, and even chrome window handles. Window handles generally control the rotation of the hinge that opens or closes a window, and some options allow the window to be held ajar at different degrees of openness. Remember, ArchiPro are your window and door hardware experts in Canada.

Types of window handles

Espag

Espag window handles work with a multipoint locking system which is attached to the window’s perimeter. Due to this system, they offer high levels of security.

Cockspur

A cockspur window handle uses a latch and catch system for security. As the window is closed, the handle turns the latch into the catch to secure it. Cockspur window handles are popular choice for rustic homes in Canada.

Tilt and turn

Tilt and turn windows open using a hinge at the side, top or bottom of the window frame. Their handle mechanism is highly secure and allows the window to be opened similarly to a door.

The advantages of high-quality window handles

A high-quality window handle will, above all, be secure. The window will not knock in place when exposed to strong winds, and thieves will be deterred from using the window as a point of entry. A high-quality window handle will also be durable, lasting many years, if not decades, before needing to be replaced. Many window handles, such as window winder handles, will allow a window to be held steady at different degrees of openness, giving you options regarding how much breeze to let into the house.

How to choose window handles that are right for you

Some window handles are more appropriate for windows made of specific materials, so ensure you check whether your windows are made from timber, uPVC, aluminium, MDF, steel or something else. Different window handles offer different levels of security, so consider how secure you’ll need your windows to be before making your selection. Espag window handles are known to provide a high level of security and are popular in Canada for this reason.

Are window handles a standard size?

Each type of window handle tends to come in several standard sizes. Espag window handles, for example, commonly have spindle lengths of either 15mm, 20mm, 30mm, or 40mm.

Can you replace double-glazed window handles?

Yes, you can replace double-glazed window handles. It’s actually quite a quick and easy job, providing you’re replacing the handles with new ones of the same style. Look to online tutorials for further assistance with this process.

What are Espag window handles?

Espag window handles are designed for double-glazed windows and work with an espagnolette lock. This means the turning of the handle will activate a number of multi-point locks around the window.

What is a spindle on a window handle?

A spindle is a long bar that slots from the handle into the locking mechanism, allowing the lock to be activated when the handle is turned.