Window Repair Advice

[Mark Osborne]

Hi all

Currently doing a bit of a revamp of an old static caravan and having a bit of a problem with one of the windows

I have attached pictures, gap at the top corner of the window (opposite side to handle) when closed and makes a 'crack' sound when opening, the handle side doesn't line up very well but closes with a bit of force, from what I've read online it looks like the hinges may need replacing does this look about right? And if so would that be an easy enough job for a hopeless DIYer (me lol)

Thanks

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• Mark Osborne
• 6 Mar 2020

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• Mark Osborne
• 6 Mar 2020

 

[ronniecabers]

Classic sign of worn hinges. Fairly straight forward, but you will need help to remove the window sash. The hardest part is getting the hinges back on in exactly the right position, as the chances of you getting a set with the same screw hole positions is 50/50. Word of advice , line the new hinge up on the frame attached to the caravan , and drill a small (1-2mm ) pilot hole where the screw holes will be

 

[Mark Osborne]

Thanks very much for the reply

Gona pick a few new hinges up during the week and give it a go all being well I will have a properly closing window by next weekend

 

[Mark Osborne]

Sorry just another quick question

Measured the hinges and they seem to be 430mm in length, can't seem to find any that length the best I could find were 414mm

 

[ronniecabers]

414 should be fine ...very often we find the measurements don't line up exactly. If you are worried go up to the next size.
Just one quick word of warning that missed before. Check the stack height , that's the measurement from the underneath of the hinge ( where it fixes to the frame ) to to the top ( where it fits to the sash) , should be 13 or 17mm