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Double glazing lock problems
Coldstrea
Posts: 2 Newbie
Any help or advice would be welcome. Both my double glazed fanlight Windows have become jammed and will not open and as though that is not enough the latch on my double glazed front door sticks every time I use the handles to open the door if I rattle the handle the little latch pops out but this is far from satisfactory. Please can anyone help.
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Have you tried spraying WD40 or similar into the lock and around any other moving parts ?0
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windows have probably dropped slightly, try lifting as you open them. If stuck fast push hard - as long as you think you can close them again!!
Once open you can loosen screws on the opening window and edge it back up, PVCu windows usually have an oval fixing hole to allow some adjustment up or down. At worst you can remove the screws and re fix it higher up, they will have multiple fixing holes and only a couple will have been used so your new fixings will not drop into the old holes if you see what I mean. Door handle latch does have a spring that may have worn, but most likely needs lubricating. I find Silicone spray is better than oil on locks, oil attracts grit that eventually clogs them up. They should really be stripped and lubricated with graphite powder - but who does that?Mr Generous - Landlord for more than 10 years. Generous? - Possibly but sarcastic more likely.0 -
Are the handles on the windows lose at all?"You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"0
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we had to have a lock replaced on one of our windows that was £50 (2 yrs ago) xxx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx0
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we had to have a lock replaced on one of our windows that was £50 (2 yrs ago) x
Couple of quid off ebay if you have someone useful around;)I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0 -
Don't use WD40 or alike is corrosive for this kind of job.
Best is silicon spray. :beer:There are more questions than answers :shhh: :silenced:WARNING ! May go silent for unfriendly repliesPlease excuse me Spell it MOST times
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Thanks to everyone who took the time to reply to my lock problems it is very much appreciated. I will try the silicone spray on the front door lock. As regards the Windows I will probably reluctantly have to get someone in to look at them. The handles do operate but the Windows just will not open so clearly something is stopping the mechanism from operating. Once again thanks to all.0
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