Latch for Vinyl Window to prevent opening but allow ventilation

Home Owner from Pennsylvania

May 6, 2023 7:17 pm

Hello
We have white vinyl windows, from Patriot Manufacturing ca. 2006/2007. They have the pictured latch built in to allow leaving window open at night, but prevent it from being opened all the way.

Do you carry a replacement for them? The dimensions are 1" long by 1/4" width.

Thanks and regards

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Casey from SWISCO

May 9, 2023 10:42 am

Hello,

Unfortunately, we don't carry an exact replacement for your vent latch but take a look and see if the specifications of the 26-338 might work for you. We'll include the dimensions from our product page below. Thank you!

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Home Owner from Pennsylvania

May 9, 2023 10:59 am

Thanks. I see the width of our inside clip opening is less than 5/32", it looks closer to 3/32". Is there another version of this clip for narrow clip opening?

Casey from SWISCO

May 9, 2023 11:09 am

Unfortunately, we do not carry a closer option for your vent latch with a 3/32" width. If you decide to give our latch a try and run into a problem with the size, our return policy can be found here.

Quick Learner from Bristol, PA

Sep 20, 2023 11:04 pm

26 338 stop sash --> how does it attach?

Casey from SWISCO

Sep 21, 2023 8:37 am

Vent latches and sash stops like the 26-338 insert inside of a premade cutout in the sash frame. Take a look at the video below that shows the general installation process for these parts. Thanks for posting.

Home Owner from PA

May 21, 2025 12:57 pm

Did you find a window stop that works for you? I have the same window stops I need to replace.

Casey from SWISCO

May 21, 2025 1:01 pm

The 26-338 would still be our best replacement option for the vent latch shown in this thread but it will remain active in case the original poster has any updates.