I thought I had successfully navigated my window problems in the last thread, but I think this place is destined to have new windows throughout. A salesmans dream. I suppose there could be an argument for going down the new windows route. These double glazing windows were installed in 2003 and I'm not sure how long they are supposed to last.
Anyway, the upstairs window bathroom handle has never been right so I decided to swap it for a new one, in a hope that it might fix my problems, but in fact it's just made everything a lot worse. As I tightened the bottom screw there was a rather large crack. I suspect I overtightened the screw which has stripped the thread right out. Making things worse, without the torque I suspect from the bottom, I am unable to turn the handle and close the window as it is 'locked open' if you get me?
Photos from left to right, handle removed, handle reinstalled but non-operational, view of the shootbolts in the closed position and finally the piece of metal I stupidly stripped out.
Is there anything I can do about this? Short term, if I can get the window shut that would buy some time. I am unable to push the shootbolts back in, it would appear and I've tried turning it using just the bar but it's completely jammed. Short of calling out an expert: I guess to replace the mech, will this be an outside job or can I safely to do it inside? Anything involving a ladder and probably climbing on my conservatory roof, If I'm honest, I don't fancy that so it'll be callout job.
Which is why I'm wondering whether refreshing all the window frames in the house, this might be the time to do it, although am I just chucking money off a bridge by doing that?
Anyway, the upstairs window bathroom handle has never been right so I decided to swap it for a new one, in a hope that it might fix my problems, but in fact it's just made everything a lot worse. As I tightened the bottom screw there was a rather large crack. I suspect I overtightened the screw which has stripped the thread right out. Making things worse, without the torque I suspect from the bottom, I am unable to turn the handle and close the window as it is 'locked open' if you get me?
Photos from left to right, handle removed, handle reinstalled but non-operational, view of the shootbolts in the closed position and finally the piece of metal I stupidly stripped out.
Is there anything I can do about this? Short term, if I can get the window shut that would buy some time. I am unable to push the shootbolts back in, it would appear and I've tried turning it using just the bar but it's completely jammed. Short of calling out an expert: I guess to replace the mech, will this be an outside job or can I safely to do it inside? Anything involving a ladder and probably climbing on my conservatory roof, If I'm honest, I don't fancy that so it'll be callout job.
Which is why I'm wondering whether refreshing all the window frames in the house, this might be the time to do it, although am I just chucking money off a bridge by doing that?