Blocking up a gap in a uPVC double glazed window frame for the winter

Clearlier

I'm wondering what a good way to block up gaps in a window frame is? I have replaced the rubbers seals but it hasn't helped. I'm thinking that there must be some kind of foam? I don't plan on opening the window again for at least 6 months so semi-permanent is fine.

A little background, I bought a house last summer and plan to extend it next summer. There is a downstairs window which appears to have warped over the years but will no longer be required once the extension is built so I don't want to replace it but there's only one single bar radiator heating the whole of the downstairs (3-bed semi) so I'd like to minimise drafts from windows.

Atlantic Dawn

I wouldn't go using expanding foam as it will be hell to take off.

A foil tape perhaps, it won't get damp and should follow perfectly any uneven gaps...

https://www.woodies.ie/superfoil-aluminium-foil-tape-1185566

Dr_Colossus

Sounds like it's the hinges that are worn/bent if the window isn't closing right and there's a gap. With the window closed, if you go outside can you push the window in further?

Should be able to pick up hinges cheap enough and since a downstairs window even handier to replace. Always nice to be able to open windows for a bit of airflow

10-10-20

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058318151/blocking-up-a-gap-in-a-upvc-double-glazed-window-frame-for-the-winter

Yes, this stuff from Woodies is good:

https://www.woodies.ie/self-adhesive-foam-15m-white

Comes in brown and white and in different depths.

bfclancy2

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121236856#Comment_121236856

100% its the hinge, twenty quid get you a new hinge, 5 minutes to fit, window as good as new

Clearlier

I always like it when people leave updates so thought that I'd leave one.

I bought the hinges but when I went to replace them on the window I was unable to remove the existing screws - they just spin around - tried levering them out with and without a screwdriver but couldn't remove 2 of the 3 that I tried.

I have another window where there's a gap but smaller and only on the top part of the window so I replaced those hinges - unfortunately it didn't make any difference aside from the window sliding a little more nicely.

In googling hinges to buy I came across a small local company that specialises in window repairs. I'm going to ask them for a quote and if it's reasonable I'll go with it, if not I'll go with the foil or the foam.

Thanks for all the responses, I really appreciated them.

monseiur

A roll of good quality 50mm wide duct tape will do the job, cost less than €5.00. Waste of money getting window repair co. in as window is to be replaced, invest in a heavy duty curtain instead