Double Glazing WIndow Not Opeing

CADMan1 · 17 Sep 2008

Hi,

I have recently moved into a new place and the main window in my bedroom will not open, It seems as though the latches on the right hand side are not releasing. It is a big fire window so opens from the bottom outwards. If i lift the handle and push, the left side moves a bit so it looks like that side is ok but the right stays still. Any one got any ideas of what i can do other than replace the window.

Cheers

careymark24 · 19 Sep 2008

have you checked to see if its been painted over or caulked shut

CADMan1 · 19 Sep 2008

yeh i have checked that.

glassgod3 · 19 Sep 2008

The window locking mech has snapped you need to get the window open to see what sort it is

CADMan1 · 22 Sep 2008

and how do i do that

glassgod3 · 22 Sep 2008

The easiest way is to take the glass out and then i would use an old paint scraper/putty knife find the locking lugs from outside and find which way they slide and tap it with a hammer until it opens, once open you take the locking mech off reglaze the window and screw it shut until you find another.

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