Double Glazing WIndow Not Opeing

[CADMan1]

Hi,

I have recently moved into a new place and the main window in my bedroom will not open, It seems as though the latches on the right hand side are not releasing. It is a big fire window so opens from the bottom outwards. If i lift the handle and push, the left side moves a bit so it looks like that side is ok but the right stays still. Any one got any ideas of what i can do other than replace the window.

Cheers

 

[careymark24]

have you checked to see if its been painted over or caulked shut

 

[CADMan1]

yeh i have checked that.

 

[glassgod3]

The window locking mech has snapped you need to get the window open to see what sort it is

 

[CADMan1]

and how do i do that

 

[glassgod3]

The easiest way is to take the glass out and then i would use an old paint scraper/putty knife find the locking lugs from outside and find which way they slide and tap it with a hammer until it opens, once open you take the locking mech off reglaze the window and screw it shut until you find another.