From The Anvil Sash Window Fasteners

Buying Guide

How to Choose a Sash Window Fastener

Choosing a sash window fastener comes down to three things: security, the size of the rail and the design.

1. Locking or non-locking: the quadrant fasteners, Fitch fasteners and sash hook fasteners all lock by way of a grub screw, so choose one of the locking sash window fasteners where security matters. Brighton fasteners screw down to pull the meeting rails together but have no separate lock.

2. The rail: for a narrow top rail, choose a quadrant or hook fastener, which have a thin keep, or the narrow square Brighton fastener. The radiused Brighton fastener has softer, curved plates.

3. The design and finish: choose a Beehive, Prestbury, Brompton or Mushroom knob to match your door and cabinet furniture, in finishes from brass sash window fasteners to black sash window catches. Compare every finish in the From The Anvil finish guide.

Finishing Touches

Sash Window Catches to Match Your Home

Complete the window: a sash window is usually finished with one fastener on the meeting rails and a pair of sash lifts on the bottom rail. Add locking sash stops if you need to restrict how far the window opens.

Fixings included: every From The Anvil sash fastener is sold individually and supplied with matching stainless steel wood screws. For coastal homes, choose the marine grade 316 stainless steel versions.

See them before you buy: Trade Door Handles is part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, an independent architectural ironmonger trading since 1976. We have supplied From The Anvil for decades, and both our T.H. Wiggans showroom in Kendal and our Trade Door Handles showroom in Carlisle have From The Anvil displays. Visit our showrooms or contact our team for help choosing.

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From The Anvil Sash Window Fastener FAQs

Which sash window fastener should I choose?

Brighton fasteners screw down to pull the meeting rails together. Quadrant and Fitch fasteners turn into their keep, and sash hook fasteners swing a hook into it. For a narrow top rail, choose a quadrant fastener, a sash hook fastener or the narrow square Brighton fastener.

Do From The Anvil sash fasteners lock?

The quadrant, Fitch and sash hook fasteners all lock by way of a grub screw. The Brighton fasteners screw down to hold the sashes together but have no separate lock. For extra security, add locking sash stops to restrict how far the window opens.

Where does the keep go on a sash window?

The keep is fitted to the bottom rail of the top sash, and the fastener on the top rail of the bottom sash. When the window is closed, the fastener turns, swings or screws into the keep to hold the two sashes together.

Are sash fasteners sold in pairs?

No. From The Anvil sash fasteners are sold individually and come with matching stainless steel wood screws. A sash window usually has one fastener on the meeting rails, with a pair of sash lifts on the bottom rail.

How quickly can I get From The Anvil sash window fasteners?

We order From The Anvil items in for you, usually with a 3 to 4 day delivery. If you need them urgently, we can ship direct to site next day for an additional charge. Contact us before you order if you have a deadline.

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