problem unlocking window

[skuba]

the locking mechanism on my bathroom window has become stuck. when the handle is closed (or locked), a piece of metal sticks out at the top and bottom which locks the window to the frame. unfortunately when i open the handle to retract the metal and unlock the window, the bottom lock stays in place. it seems the connection between the handle and the lock at the bottom is broken so you can't make it retract and the window is stuck closed

we can't afford to have a new window fitted at the moment. i'm not bothered about fixing the actual problem with the bottom lock, but is there anyway i could break in to the window and disengage the bottom lock so we just use the top lock?

hope that makes sense, i've attached a basic diagram

thanks

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• skuba
• 2 Oct 2012
• 1

 

[Pinnacle69]

the shoot bolt has come apart inside and the lower part has dropped down so basically you need to force it open open the handle to disengage the top part and then its just a matter of forcing the bottom corner of the sash upwards till the shoot bolt clears and you can push it out then its just a case of undoing the mechanism apart and relocating the shoot bolt assembly in the right position it will be on a serrated locator