Antique Brass Fitch Type Sliding Sash Window Fastener

This premium UK quality sash window Fitch fastener from the Heritage collection in a brushed lacquered antique brass finish is a surface mount window catch for traditional sliding sash windows. Fitch fasteners feature a thumb turn that pull and lift to lock the windows together minimising draughts and rattles at the meeting rails.

This traditional sash window catch operates on a single rotating system, the cam features a rising gradient, the harder it is pushed the more secure the engagement. The thumb turn mounting plate measures 66mm long by 24mm wide at the widest point, The overall height is 18mm with a nominal width of 30mm in the closed position. The keep is 64mm long by 15mm wide with a height of 28mm.

Installation is surface mounted and easily fitted to timber windows with 4 matching fixing screws to ensure a dependable operation, and is supplied in s single set (1 catch) complete with slot head screws for an authentic look.

PRO TIP:
• To ensure the best aesthetics and operation on wider windows, divide the bottom sash rail by four and fit two catches at the left and right divide, the distance between the two catches will be twice that from the side. Ensure the fasteners are located to ensure the windows lock and pull together, use the spare hardened steel screw to ensure the drilled pilot holes will accept the brass screws with out deforming the heads (especially important in aged timber, oak, and other hardwood doors).