Window draught

wilt44

Please can somebody help me. I have 2 windows that have exactly the same problem. They have been installed for about 5 years now. The windows both have an opening window that opens like a door with the handle being on the right hand side. I have massive draughts coming in from the opposite side to the handle here the seal meets the opening window. I have replaced the hinges as I thought this might have been the problem,but no joy. I am not so sure it's the seal as it does meet the window for about 4 inches at both the top and bottom.the rest of the window is fine for seal just this one side. Like I said this has also happened on another window I have. Has anybody got any suggestions.

SatanicHare

They need new hinges

wilt44

I have already replaced hinges.

SatanicHare

Sorry my fault for not reading properly. If they're draughty at the side between the two hinges these may help
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-SETS-SASH-SEAL-UPVC-WINDOW-WEDGES-HELP-STOP-DRAUGHTS-/190364204131?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item2c52973c63

wilt44

These are something I have just used but not made any difference.

SatanicHare

Sorry but without seeing them i would struggle to guess what else would help. Maybe if you could post some pictures it would give some idea of the problem

wilt44

Sorry how do I post pictures,never done before.

SatanicHare

Not too sure myself hopefully someone will be able to talk you through it. Might have to start a new thread in the Tech section

wilt44

Hopefully I have uploaded correctly. The problem is on the left hand side and the draught covers about 1/3 of the window in the middle 1/3 as you look at it.

globalds

when it closes is there decent compression on the gaskets ..
You are saying it is draughty on the hinge side ..between the hinges ?

when you open the window is there only hinges supporting that side ?
There might be a keep or locking pin ?

globalds

Oh .. is the window UPVC? ..I can't tell from the photo