Gaps between UPVC window sash and frame

Hannah Thorne · 16 Nov 2016

Hi all,

Thanks in advance for any advice.

I have just recently moved into a new flat and is approx. 11 years old. I noticed a draft coming from one of the window. The gap is approx. 5mm wide and I have put some toilet paper in the gap to try and reduce the draft. The window opens and closed as expected and the gap is only at the hinge end. I've read other posts which suggests that changing the hinge should fix this problem. Is this correct?

Gazman16 · 16 Nov 2016

Yes but before you do that try cleaning the hinges and put a good blob of Vasaline in the corner tab of the hinge. Then open and close the window about 10 times. If the hinge is not too damaged this may fix it.

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Gaps between UPVC window sash and frame

Hannah Thorne

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