Gap in UPVC window

[pokah79]

I am very much a DIY novice here but is there anything I can do about this window? There is a noticeable gap when closed at the top of the window - big enough to see daylight through and no surprise that the room is cold!

I've taken a pic with the window open so you can see the opening type/ hinges. Gap appears to be bigger on left side to middle.

Thanks

 

[motorbiking]

This is fairly easy to do and can be done by loosening the screws at the side of the window. Turn the screws with a screwdriver and then readjust the sashes into the frame. Then, tighten them up again. You may need a block of wood to support the window while you do this and obviously only do one side at a time. If that doesn't close it, repeat the process on the frame side of the hinge. I can't see from the pic, but your hinge may also have a slider adjustment screw.

 

[pokah79]

This is fairly easy to do and can be done by loosening the screws at the side of the window. Turn the screws with a screwdriver and then readjust the sashes into the frame. Then, tighten them up again. You may need a block of wood to support the window while you do this and obviously only do one side at a time. If that doesn't close it, repeat the process on the frame side of the hinge. I can't see from the pic, but your hinge may also have a slider adjustment screw.

Thanks for the reply. Do you mean these brass screws on the hinge? Or the silver ones and move the whole metal strip up (it looks like it's as high as it will go).

 

[motorbiking]

Yes the screw in the black block of plastic can be loosened and the hinge tapped up and retightened. That is the easiest way to do it.

 

[pokah79]

Thanks! This sorted it!!!