Changing a window orientation

WIAWSNB

It's possible. 😜

Whether it's practical, I don't know.

Hinges, handles, drain holes. But I can't see a 'problem'.

FreeBear

Possible, yes. But it may well work out cheaper to get a new window fitted.
Fitting new hardware will leave holes that need patching - Where the old handles were, the repairs could look ugly.

Boohoo

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82176477#Comment_82176477

OP hasn't got a pic of the window in question to show us so we all have no idea of what could be involved.

Is the window ground floor or 1st or higher level?

Also I may have missed it but why does the OP want the opener changed?

[Deleted User]

as no one agrees I shall ask the window firm. It’s a first floor bathroom window, why I want it top hung rather than side hung isn’t relevant; thanks for all your input but I’ll ask the window company.

ytfcmad

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82176333#Comment_82176333

You have'nt got a clue what you are talking about. Take that from someone at the heart of the industry.

WIAWSNB

I'm going to do it tomoz, just to teach you.

Boohoo

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82177568#Comment_82177568

Can you a YouTube vid so others who want to do the same can see how easy it is to do please.

WIAWSNB

Er, um, uh…

Section62

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82177526#Comment_82177526

I agree with WIAWSNB and FreeBear. It may be possible, but it depends on the type of window (e.g. material) and how much the OP cares about appearance in terms of holes/marks where the existing furniture is if they can't be restored to a perfect finish.

I've changed the hanging of a wooden window myself, relatively easy to do. uPVC would be harder. I don't think I'd attempt a metal one.

Boohoo

The won't put up a photo as it not relevant to the topic.

We don't know what the bathroom window looks like so we are all guessing.

Would a top hung hinge set up take the weight of the old side hung window?

If changing the hinges and window orientation would they need to be compliant to building regs or fire safety or something?

OP says 1 or 2 foot of glass, is that the double glazed unit or the size of the opener that needs changing?