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my upvc window can't close

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shadowdogg
shadowdogg Posts: 46 Forumite
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Them bolts in the middle seem to be catching on the frame mechanism which it sits in, can I simply adjust them shootbolts (googling makes me think this is the right term) so it can just fit in or do I need to replace that whole part?

Your advice is appreciated.

Added picture for reference.

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  • thebaldwindowfitter
    thebaldwindowfitter Posts: 1,532 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    try knocking the section down that has the recievers on with hammer and wooden block or bar up rail of sash sometimes these bow when sun gets on them and dont go back .failing that hinges could have dropped
    if you think peoples advice is helpfull please take the time to clicking the thank you button it gives great satisfaction
  • Be_Happy
    Be_Happy Posts: 1,392 Forumite
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    We had problem with window not closing last year and found solution on You Tube. Clear pictures and explanation so OH managed to correct fault.

    Try searching on You Tube for answer to your problem.

    Incidentally, I've just discovered how helpful You Tube can be in solving lots of DIY problems.
  • shadowdogg
    shadowdogg Posts: 46 Forumite
    Newshound!
    Be_Happy wrote: »
    We had problem with window not closing last year and found solution on You Tube. Clear pictures and explanation so OH managed to correct fault.

    Try searching on You Tube for answer to your problem.

    Incidentally, I've just discovered how helpful You Tube can be in solving lots of DIY problems.

    What keywords did you use though? Youtube is great if you know exactly what you are searching for.
  • daveyjp
    daveyjp Posts: 13,518 Forumite
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    Spray lots of WD40 or 3 in 1 oil into the mechanism to lubricate and try again.
  • shadowdogg
    shadowdogg Posts: 46 Forumite
    Newshound!
    daveyjp wrote: »
    Spray lots of WD40 or 3 in 1 oil into the mechanism to lubricate and try again.

    The problem is its dropped too much I think rather than it is getting 'stuck' as it is scratching into the metal part of the window frame thing that them bolts lock into.
  • Be_Happy
    Be_Happy Posts: 1,392 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    shadowdogg wrote: »
    What keywords did you use though? Youtube is great if you know exactly what you are searching for.

    Start with "upvc window repair" and go on from there.
  • shadowdogg
    shadowdogg Posts: 46 Forumite
    Newshound!
    Be_Happy wrote: »
    Start with "upvc window repair" and go on from there.

    Not extremely helpful especially if you already know the keywords to be properly looking at.

    "Page 3 of about 8,280 results"...
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