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Issues with windows on purchases property
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Redwino222 said:My windows are 16 years old and still in perfect condition. How on earth do you neglect windows?
By leaving your windows open it seems!williamcroome said:Thanks for your responses. On the point of replacement the company say that the manufacture stopped making that model and don't have any spare parts. The worst affected window are all on a particular side of the flat and it's a seaside location. They state that the hinges should be regularly lubricated and these windows have been left open and water allowed to collect causing the corrosion.
But it sounds from some of the responses above they may be bluffing!1 -
To be fair to @Redwino222 I thought exactly the same since the OP neglected to include the rather important fact "it's a seaside location" in their opening post!GaleSF63 said:Redwino222 said:My windows are 16 years old and still in perfect condition. How on earth do you neglect windows?
By leaving your windows open it seems!williamcroome said:They state that the hinges should be regularly lubricated and these windows have been left open and water allowed to collect causing the corrosion.
Every generation blames the one before...
Mike + The Mechanics - The Living Years0 -
Look on the bright-side - the house has been well ventilated so shouldn't be suffering from damp. As mentioned above, friction hinges are very cheap to buy, and an easy fit depending on access.0
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You still need to be able to leave your windows open though. The last place I lived was near the water and subject to salt and sand; it never occurred to us to worry about the windows!MobileSaver said:
To be fair to @Redwino222 I thought exactly the same since the OP neglected to include the rather important fact "it's a seaside location" in their opening post!GaleSF63 said:Redwino222 said:My windows are 16 years old and still in perfect condition. How on earth do you neglect windows?
By leaving your windows open it seems!williamcroome said:They state that the hinges should be regularly lubricated and these windows have been left open and water allowed to collect causing the corrosion.1 -
Can I add we are seaside location too! With direct sea views.0
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