Hardware for Entrance & Patio Doors

VBH manufactures our own greenteQ hardware and door furniture for residential, sliding patio, bifold and lift/slide doors that are popular here in the UK. In addition to the greenteQ range, we also supply hardware from the industry’s other top brands, such as AGB, Yale, Roto, Securistyle and many more.

All of these brands are included in the Q-secure multi-brand hardware guarantee. These doors are eye-catching, long-lasting and, of course, secure thanks to VBH hardware. We will compensate you direct if a Q-secure door is broken into within 10 years as a result of a hardware failure. We’re that confident in our product! So when choosing new entrance doors or patio doors, choose Q-secure, safe in the knowledge that your security is guaranteed.

Versatile

Our greenteQ hardware is designed so that it can suit entrance doors, bifold and sliding doors, as well as your windows. Your complete installation can be fitted with furniture of exactly the same colour.

Robust Designs

Security and durability are priorities here at VBH. All our door hinges, handles and locks are designed to be strong and long-lasting, performing as well after 10 years as they did when they were installed.

Colour Choices

greenteQ door furniture comes in many attractive colours including gold, black, and three types of chrome! We have something for doors installed in both modern and more traditional properties.

Weather Protection

Doors fitted with our furniture perform in all elements. greenteQ products are guaranteed for 10 years as standard, with our Coastline stainless steel range giving homeowners complete peace of mind for up to 25 years.

Minimal Upkeep

Although our hardware is made to last, everything needs to be maintained. This is why we detail a simple maintenance schedule - nothing more than quick wipe over and an application of lubricant.

Peace of Mind

Because Q-secure covers all the hardware and furniture on the door, the homeowner won’t be left disappointed in the unlikely event of needing to claim. Our guarantee gives you 10 years of peace of mind.

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If you would like the peace of mind of having a Q-secure door or patio door installed in your home, please search for your nearest approved installers here. We have a growing network of Approved Installers waiting to connect with you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If a door is fitted with Q-secure tested and approved hardware, we will cover you. If the door was broken into as a result of the hardware failing, we will pay up to £8000.

Q-secure offer a comprehensive door lock guarantee. If the home is broken into as a result of the lock failing, customers could be entitled to up to £8000. We work with multiple brands to offer one of the most unique, reliable warranties on the market.

You can guarantee the locks on bifold doors through our Q-secure warranty. Q-secure will cover a complete door if it uses Q-secure tested and approved hardware. This enables the user to guarantee their door if a break-in occurs as a result of a failing lock.

Door locks are an integral part of the Q-secure Consumer Hardware guarantee. If the door lock fails on a Q-secure installation you could receive up to £8000 from VBH

It is a stipulation of the guarantee that all hardware and furniture is regularly cleaned and maintained. You will find guidelines within your installation booklet.

You can purchase door hardware by getting in touch with our team. We carry a wide selection of products suited to the trade.

A door lock is a mechanism used in conjunction with a profile cylinder to secure a door. On PVCu doors this is usually a multi-point lock featuring multiple hooks and/or dead bolts to give strong locking points at various points up the door jamb.

If your door is part of a Q-secure installation, you must have a Yale Postmaster Professional TS008 letterbox fitted. This has been tested to TS008 and resists fishing attempts. If the door is not covered by Q-secure, standard letterboxes such as the greenteQ Omega look great in up to 10 colours and are guaranteed for 10 years. Customers wanting a longer guarantee can choose greenteQ’s Coastline stainless steel product with its 25 year surface guarantee

Yes there are, depending on the material that the door is made from. All hinges on Q-secure approved doors have been tested at BSI to the relevant security standard as part of a doorset.

A door lock is a mechanism used in conjunction with a profile cylinder to secure a door. On PVCu doors this is usually a multi-point lock featuring multiple hooks and/or dead bolts to give strong locking points at various points up the door jamb.

The best way to achieve door security is to install a new door that is covered by the Q-secure guarantee. If the hardware fails and you are broken into, you could receive compensation from VBH of up to £8000. It’s the best peace of mind that money can buy.

We offer an innovative keyless electronic smart handle from our greenteQ range. The Q-Smart handle uses fingerprint recognition, a phone app or a proximity tag to unlock the door rather than a traditional key.

A door lock is a mechanism used in conjunction with a profile cylinder to secure a door. On uPVC doors this is usually a multi-point lock featuring multiple hooks and/or dead bolts to give strong locking points at various points up the door jamb.

A door lock is a mechanism used in conjunction with a profile cylinder to secure a door. On uPVC doors this is usually a multi-point lock featuring multiple hooks and/or dead bolts to give strong locking points at various points up the door jamb. The profile cylinder used should be a TS007 3 – star rated product such as the greenteQ Orion. This will protect against picking, drilling, bumping and snapping, which are all methods employed by opportunist burglars.

A door lock is a mechanism used in conjunction with a profile cylinder to secure a door. On uPVC doors this is usually a multi-point lock featuring multiple hooks and/or dead bolts to give strong locking points at various points up the door jamb. Other types of lock include mortise locks and night latches, but these are more commonly found on wooden or metal doors and are not suited to uPVC doors.

The best bi-fold doors are doors are those covered by the Q-secure security guarantee. The door locks on these are from either our own greenteQ range or from leading lock manufacturer Yale.

A profile cylinder is used in conjunction with a door lock to secure a door. It is the part that the key inserts into and serves to lock and unlock the door lock’s mechanism. The profile cylinder used should be a TS007 3 – star rated product such as the greenteQ Orion. This will protect against picking, drilling, bumping and snapping, which are all methods employed by opportunist burglars.

A Euro profile cylinder is used in conjunction with a door lock to secure a door. It is the part that the key inserts into and serves to lock and unlock the door lock’s mechanism. The profile cylinder used should be a TS007 3 – star rated product such as the greenteQ Orion. This will protect against picking, drilling, bumping and snapping, which are all methods employed by opportunist burglars. Profile cylinders are available in a number of shapes (or profiles) that allow them to be used with various styles of locks. The term ‘Euro Profile’ simply refers to the fact that it is shaped to work with multi-point locks that were initially used in European countries such as Germany and France to secure doors and balcony windows. These have evolved into the high security door locks that we see today.

3 star profile cylinders offer exceptional security for residential and lifestyle doors. The premium quality product features effective protection against bumping, picking and drilling, as well as the snap and extract method. They have been tested to security standard TS007 and have been given a rating of 3 stars. This means that they do not need additional support to offer full protection. The greenteQ Orion profile cylinder is a leading example of a 3 star product.

Handle sets on modern uPVC or composite doors can have a lever handle on both sides, known as lever/lever, or a lever handle inside and a pad on the outside. This is known as a lever/pad handle set. Some doors that have a slam shut function are operated by the profile cylinder only and can be fitted with attractive pull handles or fixed knobs. These are usually made from brushed stainless steel.

Satin-chrome is one of the most popular choices of hardware finishes, suited to most door styles. This is just one of 9 colours that you can choose from in the greenteQ Alpha range. The Coastline range is also available in brushed stainless steel, which is a popular contemporary finish.

Doors that have a slam shut function are operated by the profile cylinder only and can be fitted with attractive pull handles or fixed knobs. These are usually made from brushed stainless steel.

Doors can now be operated without traditional keys if desired. The greenteQ Q-Smart is an example of the new breed of ‘smart handles’ that can be used in conjunction with most standard multi-point locks. Rather than insert a key into a profile cylinder to operate the lock, the user can use their finger print, phone app or just a key tag to unlock the door. They can also send electronic keys to friends and family via the app from anywhere in the world.