Drafty upvc window

[xyz123]

Hi, I hope the pics are visible. We have one upvc window which is letting in wind from bottom half of the verticle side against the frame. Window also feels very easy to close. I was hoping there maybe some adjustments that I can tighten but I can't workout what to adjust. I am attaching pictures of "bolts" and "hinges". Bolts have an allen key head but it don't seem to do anything to tightness. Any suggestions please. Thanks

[xyz123]

[sherman]

xyz123 said:

Hi, I hope the pics are visible. We have one upvc window which is letting in wind from bottom half of the verticle side against the frame. Window also feels very easy to close. I was hoping there maybe some adjustments that I can tighten but I can't workout what to adjust. I am attaching pictures of "bolts" and "hinges". Bolts have an allen key head but it don't seem to do anything to tightness. Any suggestions please. Thanks




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I would give it all a good spray with silicone spray first off to make sure its all free before adjusting anything.
WD-40 Silicone Lubricant 400ml - Screwfix https://share.google/CRoaeVkEh4ghRYXvB

[fat80b]

Easy fix. Buy new hinges from Screwfix and replace them for a tighter fit.

[J6542]

The Allen bolts have a line on them. When the line is at 12 o clock position they are on middle position. You tighten them by only turning them a quarter turn to either 3 or 9. If the draft is on the hinge side then you probably need new hinges. You need to buy the correct size and stack of hinge, and it is a lot easier with 2 people to change them.

[Little Lofty]

Some older hinges had adjusters so the sash could be pulled tighter to the frame, but they are thin on the ground now, yours don't look to have any adjustment, they are egress hinges though, so If you do change them make sure they are like for like. I would try and move the hinge, do it one screw at a time. The cams will make some adjustment on the lock side if needed. I had a similar issue with some of the windows at my last house, the rubber seals had compressed a fair bit, I don t think new hinges would have helped me. I sold it last year so they didn't get fixed, I probably would have replaced them as they were getting on a bit.

Edited by Little Lofty on Sunday 14th December 17:25

[CubanPete]

I have replaced hinges a few times.

Low skill level and cheap, but heavy and awkward, and you will need another pair of hands.

Drill, rivet gun, and a piece of safety rope to go around the window.

[Simpo Two]

Or, quicker/cheaper/easier, run a new line of thin foam draught excluder around the frame so it meets the original line which is now too flat.

[xyz123]

Thanks for all replies. I was hoping there is a way other than replacing hinge as the location is really awkward on 1st floor with a wardrobe right next which makes difficult for 2 people to get access. I will try the foam as temporary solution while I can workout more permanent solution.

Thanks

[J6542]

The hinges normally fit in a check in the profile the same width as the hinge, it’s hard to tell from your pic, but it looks like there is room to move the hinge in 2mm or so. Which should bring it tighter to the gaskets.

[Alex Z]

A very easy fix is to buy a couple of sash jammers. They’ll pull the window firmly closed.

[Geoff391]

First thing I would do is replace the squashed sealing strip with this
https://www.toolstation.com/stormguard-upvc-univer...
Pay attention to how the seal is currently installed as the two tubes are offset to each other.

[Inbox]

Geoff391 said:

First thing I would do is replace the squashed sealing strip with this
https://www.toolstation.com/stormguard-upvc-univer...
Pay attention to how the seal is currently installed as the two tubes are offset to each other.

Gaskets/sealing strips suffer with compression set where they get squashed for long periods and when the pressure is released do not fully recover so lose contact pressure, only solution is replacement.

You can check if you have gaps by trying to push the non-sticky part of a post-it note into the gap, if it goes in you have a gap.