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Drafty double glazing

irishguy · 2010-02-28 20:37:17

I have a very drafty double glazed window in a house we just moved into, it seems the window doesnt close fully so its not pressing against the seal. It about 10 years old, would it be possible to fix or would it need to be replaced?

28-02-2010 9:37pm

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irishguy

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I have a very drafty double glazed window in a house we just moved into, it seems the window doesnt close fully so its not pressing against the seal. It about 10 years old, would it be possible to fix or would it need to be replaced?

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#2 28-02-2010 11:11pm

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new hinges will cure the problem

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#3 01-03-2010 11:24am

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I found in one case oiling the hinges fixed the problem. Clean out any rubbish around the hinges as well.

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#4 01-03-2010 7:25pm

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RO 06 wrote: »

new hinges will cure the problem

Would this be easy/cheap to do?

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#5 01-03-2010 11:52pm

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if it is pvc frames you can get them for 5 euro a pair

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