I live in a 10 month old apartment building. The unit has Gerkin Windows, 2-lite single hung vinyl type (2-XO), with two locking levers at the top of the lower, horizontally opening window. The left lock cannot be engaged no matter how much effort is exerted. When the window is opened so that the upper horizontal surface is at the level of the lower horizontal surface of the upper (fixed) lite, the left side is higher than the right, and they cannot be evened up. In certain windy conditions the window whistles and airflow is detectable. I takes considerable effort even to lock to right lock, but the left lock cannot be engaged even by a very strong young man, and I am a not very strong senior.
Does the problem lie in the block and tackle suspension alignment?
Is it a manufacturing defect or an installation error?
All other dimensions appear to be plumb and at right angles.
What needs to be done to fix it?
Any advice will be much appreciated.
ArchieT
Does the problem lie in the block and tackle suspension alignment?
Is it a manufacturing defect or an installation error?
All other dimensions appear to be plumb and at right angles.
What needs to be done to fix it?
Any advice will be much appreciated.
ArchieT