What do you call this window?

indsty · 25 August 2015 at 10:12AM

Just moved into a flat with one window that "swivels", i.e. it is attached at a screw point slightly off centre top and bottom, and pushes out. However it only opens about 4 inches at the moment and despite a push won't go further. Do I loosen the screws to make it open right up, or will that make the window fall out ! Sorry if this sounds a really stupid question but I haven't come across this type before. All help appreciated.

Alter_ego · 25 August 2015 at 10:14AM

Is it to stop people falling from a high building?

indsty · 25 August 2015 at 10:45AM

Alter_ego wrote: »

Is it to stop people falling from a high building?

No, I don't think so, because I see other people's in the same block that open right out.

stator · 25 August 2015 at 11:55AM

Are you sure there isn't a safety catch that you push in to open it up fully?

It sounds like a safety window

27col · 25 August 2015 at 3:50PM

If you can see other similar windows in the same block. Then why not just ask a neighbour. Also it would be a good way to meet your neighbours.

Le_Kirk · 25 August 2015 at 4:07PM

Open the window as far as it will go, then look in the frame (left and right) side that you have just exposed by opening the window. There may be some catches that you push in to allow the window to open further.