Tilt and turn windows not fully closing.

Ernie84

Hey folks

Just moved into a new property and noticed the two main windows (turn and tilt) will not close flush at one part.

I know the usual issues with these windows is the way they are incorrectly operated but in this case I believe there to be a flaw in installation.

Apologies that the first image seems to have rotated but this part I believe acts as the lock and when pulling the handle down the screw bit (lack of terminology I know) slides up behind it.

In the second image you can see it appears to be lined up wrong and is following the red arrow and thus being stopped by the raised section

My plan is to lower it to follow the blue arrows but as I've never had these type of windows before I'm cautious I'm wrong

Also this is the same on both windows and I'm confused to why these would have been fitted this way with such an obvious fault.

Any advise welcome

Cheers

10-10-20

These can be a bit of a curse.

It looks like it hasn't been locking for quite a while as there is some corrosion on the actuators, etc. I'd suggest cleaning this up with a tooth-brush and applying a suitable grease (lithium perhaps) on the various points.

With uPVC windows, there is always a sag-factor which comes into play over time. These may have been installed correctly, but have shiftded due to heat and gravity.

The receiver in the first photo can be moved, but I'll caution that doing so will create a series of holes in the window, limiting any future changes, so plan well and then drill.

A good tip may be to use a small spot of water-based paint to mark any points which are contacting and use these to obtain measurements. Good luck.

Bold Abdu

T&T can be very hard to fix. I had an issue with a balcony door a few months ago and a lot of window companies wouldn't touch it - I must have called 8 different guys and they all recommended I call someone else.

I eventually had to get a locksmith to call out and have a look. He fixed it but was there for about 4 hours and it cost €400+ if I recall.

Ernie84

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118074353#Comment_118074353

Thank you and yes I hadn't thought of the sag possibility.

I'm a little confused by 'series of holes'. I had hoped that lowering the piece so it lines up with the actual mechanism ie the sliding lock part should be how it's set up to work?

Would doing this risk misalignment of other parts. I only see its use as being accepting the locking mechanism?