Double pane but only one handle? Hopefully a quick one.

[Edmardell]

Hi there folks

Sorry to trouble you - no one seems to be able to answer this for me. I have a double pane UPVC window downstairs, but only one side is open-able. Looking at the other pane, it looks very much to me that it could be detached and another opening pane could be added, to those who are in the know, do you know if this second window has the same functionality and if so how would I release it?

Thank you so much in advance.

 

[crank39]

The fixed sash(not pane) is what is called a 'dummy sash' so from the outside it looks equal and symetrical but in reality it doesn't open hence the term dummy, some manufacturers of windows that have dummy sashes hang them on hinges just like an opener but they close it to and screw it shut during manufacture, removing the 'pane' of glass should reveal the screws, remove the screws and it should swing open, however it won't have a locking mechanism in it nor obviously a handle. Worst case scenario is that the sash isn't even fitted on hinges but rather just frame packers, sash centralised and screwed shut around all 4 sides

What are trying to achieve?

PS in case you needed the info the manufacturer of your windows is Munster Joinery

 

[foxhole]

My windows were made with “equal sight lines” for symmetry and on installation the none openers were all constructed the same as the openers , just no handles or locks and we screwed them shut before adding glass . So when the Mrs changed her mind I was able to convert one back to an opener .
So as Crank mentions may be possible , I found it straight forward to convert .