Bathroom window won't close properly!

hessodreamy

Here's my bathroom window:


You probably can't tell but it's not closing properly at the top:


As the window swings shut it's like the top doesn't follow a smooth route to closing, and seems to change angle slightly as the bottom nears closing. I can't see any obstruction and in any case it seems like it's going off kilter on its way in, not just when it's fully closed. 

I think the window was getting kinda stiff so it's possible that continued rough use may have put something out of whack, but I can't really see what it could be. There doesn't seem to be anything to tighten or adjust except one little brass screw on the side, not sure if that does something:


Any suggestions?

grumbler

There doesn't seem to be anything to tighten or adjust except one little brass screw on the side, not sure if that does something:

Is this the hinge at the top?

I think you can adjust its position by moving slightly up/down and this can possibly help.

The brass screw is sort of 'friction brake' that holds the hinge in it's position before it it's fixed permanently with two screws.

Jackmydad

Sounds like mine went. A rivet had broken in the hinge arms, allowing the top of the window on one side to move out, and the groove in the window not to engage on the hinge block.
You need to push the top in from the outside to close it, assuming that's what's wrong.
The hinges are available as spares. 
No pics on the OP incidentally.

hessodreamy

Jackmydad said:

Sounds like mine went. A rivet had broken in the hinge arms, allowing the top of the window on one side to move out, and the groove in the window not to engage on the hinge block.
You need to push the top in from the outside to close it, assuming that's what's wrong.
The hinges are available as spares. 
No pics on the OP incidentally.

Yeah, I'll try and get outside at the weekend to have a look. Pics should be fixed now.

ic

Take a close look (from the inside) of that black pointed bit visible in the last picture.  As you close the window it should find a home in a matching part of the hinge, and pull it tight.  It might be malformed, causing the gap.

New friction hinges are cheap, and available in lots of sizes https://www.screwfix.com/p/mila-ideal-window-friction-hinges-side-hung-311mm-2-pack/7268g

The tricky bit is replacing them, especially if up a ladder - the window is heavy when not held by a hinge.

ic

dupe post

ic

double dupe post!