I’m building a casement window and need some advice on hardware. There are two sash, opening in, but no center mullion in the frame for the sash to close against. The stiles will be rabbeted and close against each other. Installing a fastener with surface mounted strike on the stiles is obvious, but how to secure the sash to the frame in their closed position? How was this done historically? Does anyone have any suggestions or leads that I could investigate? Thanks, Randy Street
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It is done with surface or flush bolts. They are available almost everywhere. In lots of finishes. Just a thought though, why are your casements going to be inswing units ? Normally, they are outswing and for good reason. Waterproofing an inswing casement window at the sill is a challenge where in an outswing, it is a piece of cake.
If you are looking for some nice hardware, you can try the Phelps Company in Vermont. They don't have a website, but a connecting link to further info is
http://www.traditional-building.com/brochure/phelps.htm
You'll have to call them for a brochure. Very high quality and reasonable prices for what it is.
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