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The Peg Stay: A Stylish and Functional Window Addition

Peg stay, casement stay, window stay – this handy piece of hardware can be fitted to assist in function, security, weathering, aesthetics or more.

A casement stay configuration consists of a peg stay (the long bar available in various lengths to fit your window), pins (to secure your stay into position) and optionally a rest (a small, lipped piece of hardware that holds the peg stay into place when the window is closed).

Operating your stay is effortless. Simply lift from the pin and rest, push to open or pull to close. When you have the angle you are happy with, place the pin through the peg stay hole and your window will be fixed into position.

Function

Movement

With the peg stay fitted to the window casement and the pin fixed to the frame, no matter the position which you set your open window, the peg stay will not move and is sturdy, stopping the window from slamming against the frame in high winds.

On a top hung window, usually no handle is present. Opening or closing the window is performed by moving the peg stay instead of a window handle.

Air Flow

A peg stay helps to increase or limit the airflow into a room, as the window can be fixed into multiple positions.

Side hung, modern windows are fitted with a night vent that allows a small amount of airflow. Fit a peg stay to have increased control over your ventilation or temperature.

Tighter seal

Installing a peg stay contributes to a tighter seal between the window and frame. Improving heat retention, energy efficiency and prevents weathering of the internals of your window.

Security

A peg stay increases the security of your property by holding your windows tightly from the inside, potentially deterring intruders.

A lockable peg stay pin bracket (B375VLPB), operated with a supplied key is used to unlock and move the peg stay. This stops your window from being easily manipulated from inside or outside the home.

Other security fittings can be obtrusive or decrease the overall beauty of a classic window. A peg stay enhances whilst protecting.

Can I use a peg stay for my window if it isn’t steel?

Our window stays can be used for steel windows, aluminium windows, Upvc windows and timber windows (Using our T375RP03 or T375PIN07).

Style

Often found fitted to windows in both industrial or traditional properties, the peg stay is available in many different forms and finishes. These help to complete the overall aesthetic of the window as well as preserve the original style.

Peg stays can also be fitted to more modern windows to elevate the appearance. Steel Window Fittings have a range of peg stays to suit any window, such as the popular and versatile Curved Classic (B375), the more industrial Straight Classic (B395) and the ornate Monkey Tail (B400).

More

Like the idea of a peg stay but require more manoeuvrability for your side hung window? View our slide stays available in both knob and butterfly stay.