Replacement "T" shaped tilt latch

Landlord from Boston,ma

Apr 13, 2020 4:17 pm

I included as much information on dimensions as I could. I don't know if this is an internal or a corner latch. Any help is appreciated

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Tom from SWISCO

Apr 15, 2020 12:46 pm

Hello! This latch is kind of weird in that it's a hyrbid between an internal latch and surface mount latch. I recommend our 26-408. I think this may be what you're looking for, but please review our photos and information and let me know if you agree.

Landlord from Boston,ma

Apr 16, 2020 1:16 am

yes that looks like it matches and specs seem to match. However how do you uninstall and install. It doesnt seem to slide out to the side and I am not sure how to lift it out the top. Is there a trick?

Tom from SWISCO

Apr 16, 2020 8:48 am

Sure thing. These usually install from the top and click in. If you look at the image below, you'll see how the hole looks when the tilt latch is out. The 26-408 has a kind of gap in the front that pinches around that strip of vinyl on the far right side. I'll also provide an image of that to show you what I mean.

The 26-408 "scoops" into that gap at an angle. To be honest, I've never personally removed this latch myself (it's already broken by the time I get to it), but I would imagine you would use a screwdriver to "unclick" it out of place and slide the back end out first. Does that make sense?