Window lock problem

[Sanjay29]

 

[Sanjay29]

Can’t open this window or unscrew the screws. Any advice please.
Thanks

 

[johnny2007]

Drill the screws and use a screw extractor.
Failing that, you will need to break the handle where screws are, basically destroying it so you can grip the screws with grippers.
Who rounded those screws like that???

 

[foxhole]

Are you using Philips screwdriver? , posi driver not suitable .Is it a push lock to open ? Or a push to lock ?

 

[Sanjay29]

Haven’t used a screwdriver at all.
Push to lock I think

 

[Sanjay29]

Drill the screws and use a screw extractor.
Failing that, you will need to break the handle where screws are, basically destroying it so you can grip the screws with grippers.
Who rounded those screws like that???

Rental property already like that.

 

[opps]

Failing that, you will need to break the handle where screws are, basically destroying it so you can grip the screws with grippers.

How is the OP going to break the handle without messing up the screw threads running through the uPVC?

Your suggestion of a screw extractor might work. To be honest, I have never had any luck with them in the past.

I normally drill the heads off and then, as you said, you mole grips to remove the rest of the screw.

 

[securespark]

If it's rented, why not call the landlord?

 

[JohnD]

How is the OP going to break the handle without messing up the screw threads running through the uPVC?

Your suggestion of a screw extractor might work. To be honest, I have never had any luck with them in the past.

I normally drill the heads off and then, as you said, you mole grips to remove the rest of the screw.

If you can lay your hands on a left-handed drill, the torque, heat and vibration will often wind the screws out.