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  1. Cleaning Protection Tape

    General information PVC window profiles from aluplast are made of weatherproof, durable and easy-care material. The profiles are supplied from the factory with protective film or wrapped. Correct cleaning with the correct use of approved cleanin...
  2. Damage to Lift and Slide threshold.

    If the threshold of the Lift and Slide is Damaged,  there are limited options for repair.  It is suggested that a painter with bog and a colour matched spraycan follows the guide below.  ...
  3. SFS Dynamic 3DN16 Hinge

    From July 2024 Starke will be offering the SFS hinge on Inward opening doors.  For an outline of how this hinge works and how the superior adjustability features, see here: For a sl...
  4. How to Identify and Measure Your uPVC Door Handle - What is a PZ

    Measuring your uPVC door handle can be daunting and confusing, however, it’s a lot easier than you think. We will go through some very easy tips to set you on the path to replacing your uPVC door handle. Measuring the PZ Centres There are only...
  5. Pre-Production Topics - Triangles

    The guide below outlines some of the known limitations of triangle units in uPVC manufacturing.  If in doubt please contact sales@starke.co.nz To calculate triangles, we recommend using  Triangle Calculator ...
  6. E-Lok User Guide

    E-LOK 7-Series User Manual Ver. 2402 E7UM.pdf ...
  7. Operating your Ambiance French Doors with E-Lok

    See Also:  https://starke.knowledgeowl.com/help/e-lok-setting-up-your-e-lok-door-for-the-first-time https://starke.knowledgeowl.com/help/setting-up-the-key-override-on-your-e-lok-door   ...
  8. Setting Up Your E-LOK door for the first time

    See also: https://starke.knowledgeowl.com/help/setting-up-the-key-override-on-your-e-lok-door https://starke.knowledgeowl.com/help/operating-your-ambiance-french-doors-with-elok ...
  9. Setting up the Key Override on your E-LOK door

    See Also: See Also:  https://starke.knowledgeowl.com/help/e-lok-setting-up-your-e-lok-door-for-the-first-time https://starke.knowledgeowl.com/help/operating-your-ambiance-french-doors-with-elok ...
  10. uPVC Glazing Blocks and Packers

    Below is the list of commonly used glazing blocks and compensation blocks.  Whilst the compensating blocks are customized to suite the profiles, the glazing packers below are nothing "special" and any typical glazier would have blocks that shou...