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Setting amount of gap on window opening?
The windows here are UPVC with the dual position opening.
I've just fitted roller blinds and there's not much chance of using them when the side hinged opening option is in use but it'd be nice to have a clear drop for the blind when the windows are hinging at the bottom and opening inward at the top. Trouble is, the windows open inward too far and looking at the integral metal stay that limits the opening amount, there doesn't seem to be any shortening adjustment available. Can anyone tell me if I'm missing an obvious way to adjust the degree of opening? I suppose I could put a folding window stop in the reveal but I'd rather minimise the bits and pieces of external hardware if possible. If it's going to have to be the external stop, can anyone please tell me where I can buy the folding brass type. or what the proper name for them is? -- Tony Halmarack |
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Setting amount of gap on window opening?
"Tony Halmarack" wrote in message ... The windows here are UPVC with the dual position opening. I've just fitted roller blinds and there's not much chance of using them when the side hinged opening option is in use but it'd be nice to have a clear drop for the blind when the windows are hinging at the bottom and opening inward at the top. Trouble is, the windows open inward too far and looking at the integral metal stay that limits the opening amount, there doesn't seem to be any shortening adjustment available. Can anyone tell me if I'm missing an obvious way to adjust the degree of opening? I suppose I could put a folding window stop in the reveal but I'd rather minimise the bits and pieces of external hardware if possible. If it's going to have to be the external stop, can anyone please tell me where I can buy the folding brass type. or what the proper name for them is? -- Tony Halmarack A piece of small link chain cut to the length you need with a couple of nice washers or screw caps and a couple of small self tapping screws, long enough to go through the washer the chain and not to far through the UPVc. Fit one end of chain to the surface of the outer frame and the other end to opening frame. Now the window can't be opened any further than chain allows. --- BigWallop http://basecuritysystems.no-ip.com Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.495 / Virus Database: 294 - Release Date: 30/06/03 |
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Setting amount of gap on window opening?
On Sat, 05 Jul 2003 14:56:23 GMT, "BigWallop"
wrote: A piece of small link chain cut to the length you need with a couple of nice washers or screw caps and a couple of small self tapping screws, long enough to go through the washer the chain and not to far through the UPVc. Fit one end of chain to the surface of the outer frame and the other end to opening frame. Now the window can't be opened any further than chain allows. --- BigWallop That's an interesting possibility, with some adjustment potential. Thanks for the tip. -- Tony Halmarack |
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Setting amount of gap on window opening?
I assume you are talking tilt and turn windows,There is a safety issue hear
if you use some form of stay to restrict the opening you will also restrict the ability to open window in emergency. Have been all round this one with customers who hate these type of windows, there is no way round it leave it as designed or change the window style.The consequences could be severe |
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Setting amount of gap on window opening?
"alex" wrote in message ... I assume you are talking tilt and turn windows,There is a safety issue hear if you use some form of stay to restrict the opening you will also restrict the ability to open window in emergency. Have been all round this one with customers who hate these type of windows, there is no way round it leave it as designed or change the window style.The consequences could be severe But if the chain is fitted on the hinge side, then it wont restrict the window from opening right up like a door, it'll only restrict it from tilting in as far. Your thoughts are not thought out enough me'thinks. |
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