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Unusual (or is it) window problem!

ceh209
ceh209 Posts: 877 Forumite
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in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
Bit of an odd one here, couldn't find any old threads on it.

My window doesn't lock shut. Before you say replace the handle, it's actually because the window isn't in the right position i.e. the handle works fine, but isn't actually catching on anything to hold it shut, IYSWIM?

I had someone take a look and they said you could lengthen the things (can't remember the word) that hold the window in place?

Then my landlord sent someone round, who subsequently said that every window firm he tried just wanted to replace the whole window, not repair. and i haven't heard any more since.

Is this a DIY job or one for the professionals? :money:
Excuse any mis-spelt replies, there's probably a cat sat on the keyboard

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  • Dippypud
    Dippypud Posts: 1,927 Forumite
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    A photo' would help explain 'things'.
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  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    is it a typical white DG unit?
    Get some gorm.
  • ceh209
    ceh209 Posts: 877 Forumite
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    The window looks similar to this:

    http://www.fenestration-news.com/Images/CoLogo/B/News/Ken_008.jpg

    with hinges (that's the word i was looking for lol!) that look like this:

    http://www.upvcspares.co.uk/ekmps/shops/upvcspares/images/friction%5Bekm%5D301x300%5Bekm%5D.jpg

    and because the window is in slightly the wrong place in the frame, the bits that move when you turn the handle don't catch on anything (as they move up and down only, not side to side).

    Does that help at all? :rotfl:
    Excuse any mis-spelt replies, there's probably a cat sat on the keyboard
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    Why don't you just adjust the hinges until the bits that move do catch on something then?

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • ceh209
    ceh209 Posts: 877 Forumite
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    edited 9 June 2011 at 6:59PM
    Because I don't know how to... :o
    Excuse any mis-spelt replies, there's probably a cat sat on the keyboard
  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    https://www.upvc-hardware.co.uk/hinges-152/friction-stay-upvc-window-hinges-155/

    the hinges are propably shot. changing em is simple enough.

    screwfix sell em too.
    Get some gorm.
  • iveco_man
    iveco_man Posts: 83 Forumite
    adjust the keeps (the bits on the frame ) usually with allen key.Untill latch and lock catch
  • ceh209
    ceh209 Posts: 877 Forumite
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    iveco_man wrote: »
    adjust the keeps (the bits on the frame ) usually with allen key.Untill latch and lock catch


    Sorry, they're screwed in so that won't work. Thanks for the idea though.
    Excuse any mis-spelt replies, there's probably a cat sat on the keyboard
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    edited 9 June 2011 at 7:25PM
    The friction hinges you linked to are attached to the frame by screws through holes A and to the window through holes B.

    frictionhinge.jpg

    You'll notice that the holes are oblong allowing positional adjustment of hinge to frame and window within hinge having slackened off the screws.

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
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