can't close upvc window

goathead · 17 Sep 2013

Winter is fast approaching so can anyone help me? My upvc window closes fine on the lock side but there is a 15mm gap on the hinge side,,this has happened on two Windows. They are 8 yrs old...any tips? Thanks

pinenot · 17 Sep 2013

What kind of hinges are fitted, tilt & turn by any chance?...pinenot

footprints · 17 Sep 2013

Chances are the hinge is broken open the window and look at the plastic sliders to see if one is broken/split

P.S here is a link that might help in obtaining the right spares

http://www.handlesandhinges.co.uk/how-to-measure-your-window-hinges/

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