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![]() I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo. These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. |
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On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote:
I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. I expect another reason for doing them like that is so that they can fold back against a wall even when the window is recessed into the opening somewhat. Lots of modern windows have hinges that allow cleaning access. -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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On Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 12:48:17 PM UTC+1, GB wrote:
I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo. These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. I believe in Scotland that is a building reg requirment. Jonathan |
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On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote:
I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. just an early 1950's easy clean hinge so you can get your hand through,,,,no big deal...but quality |
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On 24/04/2021 12:56, John Rumm wrote:
On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote: I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. I expect another reason for doing them like that is so that they can fold back against a wall even when the window is recessed into the opening somewhat. not in scotland you can't where the window is installed in the correct position behind the dpc..... |
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On 25/04/2021 10:23, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 24/04/2021 12:56, John Rumm wrote: On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote: I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. I expect another reason for doing them like that is so that they can fold back against a wall even when the window is recessed into the opening somewhat. not in scotland you can't where the window is installed in the correct position behind the dpc..... Tricky having a vertical DPC in a solid (sandstone) wall though. |
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On 25/04/2021 10:20, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote: I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. just an early 1950's easy clean hinge so you can get your hand through,,,,no big deal...but quality If that window had normal hinges then a gust of wind could blow it back and damage the hinges. Crittal windows have always been like this, AFAIK. The buyer of this flat will knock a fair bit off to cover the cost of DG replacement, or secondary glazing if this is in a conservation area. |
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On 25/04/2021 10:34, Andrew wrote:
On 25/04/2021 10:23, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 24/04/2021 12:56, John Rumm wrote: On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote: I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. I expect another reason for doing them like that is so that they can fold back against a wall even when the window is recessed into the opening somewhat. not in scotland you can't where the window is installed in the correct position behind the dpc..... Tricky having a vertical DPC in a solid (sandstone) wall though. indeed |
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On 25/04/2021 10:38, Andrew wrote:
On 25/04/2021 10:20, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote: I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. just an early 1950's easy clean hinge so you can get your hand through,,,,no big deal...but quality If that window had normal hinges then a gust of wind could blow it back and damage the hinges. Crittal windows have always been like this, AFAIK. The buyer of this flat will knock a fair bit off to cover the cost of DG replacement, or secondary glazing if this is in a conservation area. I would keep them ....quality lasts forever |
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On 25/04/2021 10:46, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 25/04/2021 10:38, Andrew wrote: On 25/04/2021 10:20, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote: I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. just an early 1950's easy clean hinge so you can get your hand through,,,,no big deal...but quality If that window had normal hinges then a gust of wind could blow it back and damage the hinges. Crittal windows have always been like this, AFAIK. The buyer of this flat will knock a fair bit off to cover the cost of DG replacement, or secondary glazing if this is in a conservation area. I would keep them ....quality lasts forever Crittal are still in business and make double-glazed, thermally isolated modern metal versions though (if you have very deep pockets) |
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On 25/04/2021 13:20, Tim Streater wrote:
On 25 Apr 2021 at 10:46:11 BST, "Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote: On 25/04/2021 10:38, Andrew wrote: On 25/04/2021 10:20, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote: I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. just an early 1950's easy clean hinge so you can get your hand through,,,,no big deal...but quality If that window had normal hinges then a gust of wind could blow it back and damage the hinges. Crittal windows have always been like this, AFAIK. The buyer of this flat will knock a fair bit off to cover the cost of DG replacement, or secondary glazing if this is in a conservation area. I would keep them ....quality lasts forever You calling iron-frame windows "quality"? PoS. em...yes |
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On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote:
I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. They look identical to those in my old house, built in 1947. Bill |
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On 25/04/2021 13:20, Tim Streater wrote:
On 25 Apr 2021 at 10:46:11 BST, "Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote: On 25/04/2021 10:38, Andrew wrote: On 25/04/2021 10:20, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote: I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. The buyer of this flat will knock a fair bit off to cover the cost of DG replacement, or secondary glazing if this is in a conservation area. I would keep them ....quality lasts forever You calling iron-frame windows "quality"? PoS. My 45+ year old workshop has exactly the same windows. No sign of rust, all open and close perfectly. Mike |
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On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote:
I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. Replacement windows I have had fitted open inwards, making the outside even easier to clean. -- Colin Bignell |
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On 28/04/2021 10:39, nightjar wrote:
On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote: I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. Replacement windows I have had fitted open inwards, making the outside even easier to clean. But meaning that you have to remove any pot plants or ornaments. I had a conversation with an elderly French woman some years ago and we talked about this. She liked the idea of opening outwards, but worried about cleaning. When I told her that we have a window cleaner who comes round once a month to do it, she thought it a wonderful idea! |
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On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote:
I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. Means you have to move any bulky furniture under the window. -- Max Demian |
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On 28/04/2021 10:51, Steve Walker wrote:
On 28/04/2021 10:39, nightjar wrote: On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote: I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. Replacement windows I have had fitted open inwards, making the outside even easier to clean. But meaning that you have to remove any pot plants or ornaments. Assuming you clutter the window sill up with such things. You can also get windows that pivot about a horizontal point halfway up. That brings the outside in, without having to worry about plant pots. I had a conversation with an elderly French woman some years ago and we talked about this. She liked the idea of opening outwards, but worried about cleaning. When I told her that we have a window cleaner who comes round once a month to do it, she thought it a wonderful idea! Its what I do. -- Colin Bignell |
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On 28/04/2021 12:09, nightjar wrote:
On 28/04/2021 10:51, Steve Walker wrote: On 28/04/2021 10:39, nightjar wrote: On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote: I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. Replacement windows I have had fitted open inwards, making the outside even easier to clean. But meaning that you have to remove any pot plants or ornaments. Assuming you clutter the window sill up with such things. You can also get windows that pivot about a horizontal point halfway up. That brings the outside in, without having to worry about plant pots. I had a conversation with an elderly French woman some years ago and we talked about this. She liked the idea of opening outwards, but worried about cleaning. When I told her that we have a window cleaner who comes round once a month to do it, she thought it a wonderful idea! Its what I do. But I suspect you don't live in a tower block. Don't French windows open inwards because they tend to (historically) have external shutters which are useful to keep out the heat of the sun during the middle of the day. Inward opening windows make it difficult to fit curatin and blinds. Local library has interesting timber windows that swivel horizontally about their middle but still use some sort of reflex hinge so they can be turned almost inside out for easy cleaning. The hinges are marked 'made in Norway' and must have been expensive, despite being single glazed (refurb in 1986). Pity it is a single story building :-) |
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On 29/04/2021 15:55, Andrew wrote:
On 28/04/2021 12:09, nightjar wrote: On 28/04/2021 10:51, Steve Walker wrote: On 28/04/2021 10:39, nightjar wrote: On 24/04/2021 12:48, GB wrote: I was recently helping my son in law get his flat ready to sell, and I noticed that the Critall metal windows have unusual hinges, like in the photo.Â* These are similar to parliament hinges. https://www.deltaglazing.co.uk/wp-co...ow-repairs.jpg The effect is that, with the window open there's a gap at the hinge side that's wide enough to get your arm through for cleaning the outside of the window. That's such a simple idea, and so easy to implement that I'm surprised it's not more commonplace. Replacement windows I have had fitted open inwards, making the outside even easier to clean. But meaning that you have to remove any pot plants or ornaments. Assuming you clutter the window sill up with such things. You can also get windows that pivot about a horizontal point halfway up. That brings the outside in, without having to worry about plant pots. I had a conversation with an elderly French woman some years ago and we talked about this. She liked the idea of opening outwards, but worried about cleaning. When I told her that we have a window cleaner who comes round once a month to do it, she thought it a wonderful idea! Its what I do. But I suspect you don't live in a tower block. I would expect windows in tower blocks to have very limited opening, for reasons of safety. Then again, I wouldn't have expected them to have window frames that could melt in a fire. Don't French windows open inwards because they tend to (historically) have external shutters which are useful to keep out the heat of the sun during the middle of the day. It could also be because the hinges are then on the inside and burglars cannot remove the door by driving out the hinge pins. I have outward opening French doors and they need dog bolts to protect against that. Inward opening windows make it difficult to fit curatin and blinds. But not impossible, assuming you want them. Mine are at the back of the house and I don't bother with either. Local library has interesting timber windows that swivel horizontally about their middle but still use some sort of reflex hinge so they can be turned almost inside out for easy cleaning. The hinges are marked 'made in Norway' and must have been expensive, despite being single glazed (refurb in 1986). Pity it is a single story building :-) -- Colin Bignell |
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