Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Window not sealing properly

  • 03-02-2011 6:53pm
    #1
    Anthonyk2010
    Registered Users Posts: 295 ✭✭


    I have a window like the one below. When it is closes there is a gap around where it should be sealed.
    Is there away of adjusting these windows to get it to seal properly again


    IMG_8280.JPG


Comments

  • #2
    massy086
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,845 ✭✭✭massy086


    sounds like the hinges need replacing i do loads of them only fixed a set and windows were only a year old company gone bust wonder why


  • #3
    Anthonyk2010
    Registered Users Posts: 295 ✭✭Anthonyk2010


    massy086 wrote: »
    sounds like the hinges need replacing i do loads of them only fixed a set and windows were only a year old company gone bust wonder why

    Is it easy to replace them massy, where could i buy a set?


  • #4
    massy086
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,845 ✭✭✭massy086


    it all depends are your windows pvc or aluminium is the window upstairs or downstairs


  • #5
    Anthonyk2010
    Registered Users Posts: 295 ✭✭Anthonyk2010


    massy086 wrote: »
    it all depends are your windows pvc or aluminium is the window upstairs or downstairs

    it's a DORMER window:eek: Could be fun. PVC


  • #6
    massy086
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,845 ✭✭✭massy086


    the hinges will either be screwed to the frame or pop riveted you wiil need to take the opinning window off the frame replace the hinges and put the window back up its not easy trust me


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    Anthonyk2010
    Registered Users Posts: 295 ✭✭Anthonyk2010


    massy086 wrote: »
    the hinges will either be screwed to the frame or pop riveted you wiil need to take the opinning window off the frame replace the hinges and put the window back up its not easy trust me

    Just had a glance at them there, they are screwed on to frame and pop riveted to the opening part.

    What goes wrong with them that causes the gap?


  • #8
    massy086
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,845 ✭✭✭massy086


    they just get bend because of age tbh


  • #9
    Anthonyk2010
    Registered Users Posts: 295 ✭✭Anthonyk2010


    Thanks for your help massy. Where would i buy a set?


  • #10
    Anthonyk2010
    Registered Users Posts: 295 ✭✭Anthonyk2010


    Got new hinges for my windows during the week.

    Took off old hinges put new hinges pit could not line it up correctly to close window, it was too high or too low Jesus wrecked my head. :confused:

    Any helpful tips.


  • #11
    massy086
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,845 ✭✭✭massy086


    have u the new hinges screw to the window yes and is it then screwed to the frame


  • Advertisement
  • #12
    Anthonyk2010
    Registered Users Posts: 295 ✭✭Anthonyk2010


    massy086 wrote: »
    have u the new hinges screw to the window yes and is it then screwed to the frame

    ya screwed the hinge to the window first and then to the frame.

    Noticed that the location holes were different on the new set of hinges so this upset things a bit.

    When I fix them to the window how do I determine how far up or down it goes before fixing it?

    There is a small brass screw on the black runner on the hinge, what us this for?


Advertisement