How to know if the window handle is left or right?

How to KNOW if a window handle is LEFT or RIGHT?

When you need to replace a tilt-and-turn or casement window handle, it is important to choose the correct orientation. Fortunately, there is a simple method to avoid mistakes.

The most important thing is to stand facing the window and naturally grasp the handle, as if you were going to open it.

The quick method to choose correctly

Position yourself in front of your window, on the inside:

• If you naturally grasp the handle with your right hand, you need a right-hand handle.
• If you use your left hand, you need a left-hand handle.

Don't be confused by the opening direction of the sash or the hinge side: only the hand used matters to define the correct model.

Why is this important?

An incorrectly oriented handle can be uncomfortable to use, or even unusable on some modern windows. For an aesthetic finish and good ergonomics, it is therefore essential to choose a handle suited to the opening orientation of the hand.