Window opens too easily - solutions?

ellal · 21 Oct 2014

I have a top opening double glazed window that when unlatched slides fully open by itself.

There appears to be no adjustments on the hinge itself, so is there anything I can do to effectively increase the friction before I consider changing the hinges as the window is in an awkward place to access from the outside.

footprints · 21 Oct 2014

Usually a screw on the sliding part of the hinge to add friction post some pictures of the hinge, we may be able to point it out

Gazman16 · 21 Oct 2014

Open the window right up and you should see a small flat head brass screw on each hinge. Tighten them both slightly until you reach the desired stiffness.

ellal · 21 Oct 2014

Here's a pic

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Nooz · 21 Oct 2014

It should be right at the top of the casement, right on that corner bit that's too dark to see

ellal · 21 Oct 2014

Do you mean the bit arrowed?

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Gazman16 · 21 Oct 2014

thats the one

ellal · 21 Oct 2014

Wow - just a quarter turn sorted it!

Guess I now know what to do with another window which is too stiff

Thanks for the help

Nooz · 21 Oct 2014

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Window opens too easily - solutions?

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