Tilt latch positions

Question

I have the CertainTeed top tilt latch, your part number 26-317. The thumb slider sits about 3/32" off the surface of the latch, because of the length of its mounting posts. I'm afraid these will break off or get lost.
Do you have an alternative?

Paul · Accepted Answer

Thank you for posting. You could always substitute your internal tilt latch with a a surface mount tilt latch. These are different than the others in that they just screw on. We have a video tutorial that shows how we do this.