Adjusting window that has dropped ever so slightly

hcanning · 19 May 2020

Hi all,

When pulling one of our kitchen windows closed, the bottom corner metal fixtures rub as shown in this photo:

It's not severe - if I lift the window from the outside just a tiny bit, it clears it.

It shuts perfectly otherwise. The windows were fitted in 2005, and every other one in the house is absolutely spot on. I can only assume this one has just been left open a lot more than all the others so it's sagged a little bit.

Is there anything I can adjust, or should i just live with it?

Thanks.

Johnny Allround · 19 May 2020

It might be the hinges need to be tightened. Just have a check around the hardware as well. Bit of wd on the hinges and lock helps to keep them free and working.

ETAF · 19 May 2020

Living by the sea, we have been adviced to use 3-in-one with PTFE to keep all the moving parts lubricated , three times a year

Johnny Allround · 19 May 2020

Yep that will do nicely.

crank39 · 20 May 2020

Actually graphite lube is better because its a dry lubricant so you won't get any crap sticking to it

hcanning · 21 May 2020

Thanks guys, but I don't think lubing the hinges is going to lift up the slightly dropped window

crank39 · 21 May 2020

No it won't i was just commenting on which is the best lube to use. Your window or double glazed unit within your window needs re-packing called toe and heeling, there is no other adjustment that can be made with the hinges, as a temp measure though cup your handes under the opener and heave it up, it'll probably creak but thats just the rubbers against the glass

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Adjusting window that has dropped ever so slightly

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