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Stiff casement window

SergeantBaker
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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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What sort of 'locking mechanism'? Sounds like it's the mechanism that needs attention, not the handle.
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have you lubricated it at all?0
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I was recommended by a chap from the company who came out to adjust our back door to use silicon spray on dry joints for window and doors. We use a spray intended for car interiors which you can get in Halfords. He said don't use WD40.
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There is a silicone version of WD40.
I use a graphite lubricant.
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Sorry to hijack the thread but I have a similar problem. I have tried WD40 Silicone and one window appears to have loosened better than the other. Is it a case of working the mechanism until it becomes looser or is something else required?
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Norfolkandhope said:Sorry to hijack the thread but I have a similar problem. I have tried WD40 Silicone and one window appears to have loosened better than the other. Is it a case of working the mechanism until it becomes looser or is something else required?
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 moving0 -
ThisIsWeird said:Norfolkandhope said:Sorry to hijack the thread but I have a similar problem. I have tried WD40 Silicone and one window appears to have loosened better than the other. Is it a case of working the mechanism until it becomes looser or is something else required?
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
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try taking off a keeper . one at a time and try to close and lock it as you go .maybe the sash has dropped and is catching against it . If no difference try to remove the v=next and replace the first ect
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greenface2 said:try taking off a keeper . one at a time and try to close and lock it as you go .maybe the sash has dropped and is catching against it . If no difference try to remove the v=next and replace the first ect0
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Norfolkandhope said:greenface2 said:try taking off a keeper . one at a time and try to close and lock it as you go .maybe the sash has dropped and is catching against it . If no difference try to remove the v=next and replace the first ect
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.1
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