Alumax Double Hung Window Latch

Question

This is a tilt latch for a Alumax double hung window purchased in 1996.  The picture on the left shows the top view which measures 1 3/4" Long X 5/8" Wide.  The picture on the right shows 1 hook on the right side but it's missing the identical hook on the left side. I saw a picture on this site of what looks like what I'm looking for.  That picture also showed a spring that looks like it might hook up to the latch on the inside of the frame.  Is there something that might work for my windows and how do I hook up the latch with the spring?  I need 12 latches.

Dave Sr. · Accepted Answer

I'm afraid I can't tell what you have from this picture alone. The best match for your release lever depends on the size and spacing of the forks, which are broken off in your photo. You'll need to measure the distance between the two prongs on the underside, as well as the overall width of both prongs. We carry a few different types like the 26-234 but you will need to remove an undamaged version and compare the dimensions to see if this matches up. You can see our entire selection of sash release levers here.

If none match up, you might be better off substituting with a surface mount tilt latch, like our 26-228 and 26-229 or any of the others you think may work from our section here. These are different than the others in that they just screw on. We have a video tutorial that shows how we do this. Look it over and see what you think.