Stiff casement window

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Hi
I have a upvc casement window that over time the handle has become increasingly stiff and getting harder to close the locking mechanism when shutting the window.
Is there a way to adjust this?
TIA
I have a upvc casement window that over time the handle has become increasingly stiff and getting harder to close the locking mechanism when shutting the window.
Is there a way to adjust this?
TIA
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TIA.
So, is the stiffness due to the hinges, the 'friction adjuster', or the locking mechanism?
If it's like my mate 'Baker's situation - stiff 'andle - then I think the first thing I'd try is to remove the handle - two screws - and try it separately.
In essence - yes - find the culprit, spray it with sili/graphite, and keep it moving
I always try to refer to the windows with sliding sashes as "sliding sash windows" rather than just "sash windows", to avoid confusion around this issue.