Replacing non hinged window with hinged window?

[5oysterman2]

How difficult a job would it be to replace it for diyer? Also would it make much difference to condensation in this area, being able to have a window that you can open? Cheers

 

[crank39]

I suspect that might already have some hinges fitted, also take that plate off and you might find 3 holes, 2 are fixing holes for a handle with a centre hole for the spindle, try it

 

[Notch7]

As Crank says.

the window may have an espagnolette lock fitted and just be locked shut - in which case you might just need a handle

given that the window has both frame and sash, it must’ve been fitted with the sash not in it, to screw the frame in place - and a common way of fitting fixed sashes is to hang them on friction stays like an opener then fix them shut.

it might be screwed shut, in which case it will need deglazing to find the screws

 

[5oysterman2]

I suspect that might already have some hinges fitted, also take that plate off and you might find 3 holes, 2 are fixing holes for a handle with a centre hole for the spindle, try it

Cheers crank39, your right. Can't see much inside the hole's, what should i be looking for?

Any idea why this was done in the first place?

 

[crank39]

Theres a mechanism in there by the look of the middle hole, can you see a square drive in there, put in a wide flat bladed screwdriver in there and see if it'll turn one way or the other

 

[5oysterman2]

Theres a mechanism in there by the look of the middle hole, can you see a square drive in there, put in a wide flat bladed screwdriver in there and see if it'll turn one way or the other

Managed to get photos from inside frame, looks ******ed to me.

 

[ronniecabers]

That'll explain why is closed... the mech is broken and rather than get it fixed they've just taken the handle off and trimmed over it. Had to say if it's an espagnolette or a shootbolt... either one are openable depending how rusty/seized it is... and hopefully with little damage to the frame

 

[5oysterman2]

That'll explain why is closed... the mech is broken and rather than get it fixed they've just taken the handle off and trimmed over it. Had to say if it's an espagnolette or a shootbolt... either one are openable depending how rusty/seized it is... and hopefully with little damage to the frame

Apologies for not getting back sooner. I take it the only way to find out which one it is, is to get the window open & have a look or is there another way of finding out which one?

 

[ronniecabers]

Only of you have other windows from the same supplier, they should be the same

 

[5oysterman2]

Only of you have other windows from the same supplier, they should be the same

Unfortunately not, every other window had been replaced before i moved in.

 

[DiyNutJob]

Also would it make much difference to condensation in this area, being able to have a window that you can open?

Condensation is caused by warm air hitting cold surface. It is cold because these windows are hollow. There's only a few millimetre of pvc keeping heat in. All but the inside surface of the glazing are exposed to outside temperatures. Old timber windows don't suffer the same, but they rot. On my timber windows, only the outside surface of the glazing is exposed. The glazing edges are buried and sealed in frames of solid materials.

If you open window to cool down the inside air, condensation is reduced. But that isn't a beneficial effect because you want inside air to be warm.

 

[ronniecabers]

Condensation is caused by warm.air ... yes.. forms on coldest parts of the property , yes. ( usually window in older styles , modern windows less so and normally forms as black mould behind things like wardrobes as there is no air flow.)
Firstly you need to look at causes of water vapour within the property, do you dry washing indoors, do you use extractor fans .do you have large amounts of pets ?
The main recommendation for alleviating condensation/excess water vapour IS VENTILATION. Be it opening a window, trickle vents , PIV systems, Mhev systems , even air bricks.

So in answer to your question , yes opening a window would indeed be beneficial to relieving condensation. It is a tricky thing though , especially heading into winter , as this let's your heat out but its known as ' purge ventilation '