If it uses a thumbscrew you have to twist a wing nut to secure the lock and prevent the window.
Sliding door lock styles.
Available in a variety of styles to coordinate with existing decor.
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These sliding barn doors are really easy to install.
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This type of lock can use a lever or a thumbscrew.
If the sliding window lock uses a lever you turn the lever to lock and unlock the window.
They feature an upper track and a bottom groove for you to fit the door into.
Cost effective and simple to install.
There are so many different types of door locks because there are different levels of security and different types of doors for which you need to lock.
These locks are placed in the track of a sliding window to prevent it from opening.