Cannot fully close a window

jackb · Post by **jackb** » Thu Nov 28, 2024 1:39 pm

Hello everyone,

I have attached two pictures of my window. The problem with it is that I cannot fully close/lock the handle (to the left to horizontal position).
Any idea how to fix this ?

Thanks

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Thu Nov 28, 2024 2:25 pm

If the window is closing fully then it is probably a defective handle. Cheap to replace lots of how to videos on YouTube

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jackb · Post by **jackb** » Thu Nov 28, 2024 3:23 pm

Thank you

jackb · Post by **jackb** » Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:01 pm

It turned out the circled part (see in the picture below) doesn't turn enough to fully lock the window (see attachment).
What can I do with it ?

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:15 pm

The lock mechanism needs to be changed probably. Have a look at this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6h5Y85NjWY it could be fiddly if it is upstairs. You can get a UPVC window repair guy into do it if you feel it is too difficult, look on Yell for local firms to you.

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Bob225 · Post by **Bob225** » Thu Dec 05, 2024 1:18 pm

Well there's your problem its not square and it looks like its cracked/split

you will need to remove the mech (espagnolette) from the window and see if it has any maker's marks on it and measure it

jackb · Post by **jackb** » Fri Dec 27, 2024 11:25 am

It turned out that it is not like in the YT video above. Do I have to replace the whole window or can I just disassemble the mechanism from the window ? Any hint please ?
(I cannot afford any window repair guy atm)

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Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Fri Dec 27, 2024 11:41 am

jackb wrote: ↑Fri Dec 27, 2024 11:25 amcan I just disassemble the mechanism from the window ?

Probably

jackb wrote: ↑Fri Dec 27, 2024 11:25 amAny hint please ?

Look for a different video on YouTube. Seriously, YT is a wealth of information, you just need to find the right one for you.

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Fri Dec 27, 2024 12:24 pm

The Saracen locks are a bit different see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgQ5GFktzdc I think to remove the lock the two end tabs have to be pushed towards the middle to release the lock (after the handle spindle is removed) I think this is it https://gbdiystore.com/era-saracen-shoo ... gK0aPD_BwE Check the backset measurement before ordering a new one. Yours will be the 11.5 length bolt.

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Bob225 · Post by **Bob225** » Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:36 pm

ah its that type that uses 2 locking rods, lock the window open and the rods just twist out, unlock and remove the handle, the lock should pull out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S9p6VVOrcY

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Fri Dec 27, 2024 8:10 pm

Oh yes, I missed the two rods at the window edges in the picture. That is the one.

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