[CubsWin]

I just noticed that one of my upstairs casement windows is not closing properly. It seals completely on the latch side, but there is about a 1/2" gap on the bottom of the opposite side. I just spent way too much money replacing 2 other windows in my house, so I'm hoping this one is a simple fix. What could the problem be?

 

[Windows on Wash]

How does it open? Appears to be an mechanism issue and one of some significance. How old a window?

 

[chandler48]

Seeing it opened from the same vantage point may help us see what is happening.

 

[CubsWin]

How does it open? Appears to be an mechanism issue and one of some significance. How old a window?

The crank in the picture turns and the window swings open on the left side. The house was built in 1997, so this would be an original window from 1997. I don't see any information about the brand. For all I know, this issue may have existed for quite some time. This was a window that I rarely, if ever, opened until recently. Now I am working from home, and my desk is sitting right next to it. I heard the raindrops outside, so when I looked closer I noticed the window wasn't sealed.

 

[CubsWin]

Seeing it opened from the same vantage point may help us see what is happening.

Completely open...

Partially open...

From the outside...

This is the point where it sticks on the right side...

 

[chandler48]

Great pictures. Thanks. I am not sure of this brand, but you may be able to move the pivot pin to the next hole to cause it to correct itself. Push on the long lock with a screw driver in the slot until it unlocks, then move the pin to the next hole and reassemble. Let us know if it is fail or not.

 

[jenniferobert]

Completely open...

Partially open...

From the outside...

This is the point where it sticks on the right side...

Hi CubsWin...
I hope you are fine ...
I am seeing your taking pictures of windows. that takes nicely and perfectly. You are looking a photographer. are you photographer ? and your window lose the grip and i think there is no option to keep it right position

 

[chandler48]

@jenniferobert, he is trying to get his window to close. He posted the pictures to hopefully get help from us. I don't think he did it to win a photography contest.

 

[jmon]

I agree, it looks like it hasn't been sealing correctly for a long time by all the water stains. Probably since it was installed.

I can't really tell from the picture, zoomed in the best I could. To me, it looks like that one Philips headed screw may be causing the issue. It's sticking up just enough to prevent it from sealing/closing properly. Interfering with the closing mechanism.

Make sure all the screws are properly tightened down. Just an observation.

Hope you get it figured out soon cubs.

 

[joecaption]

I'd start by first checking level, plumb, and checking with a framing square to see how far off the frame is.
Nothing you do will "fix" the window if the frame is to far off from being square.

 

[dd57chevy]

Sorry i'm late to the party , but a couple of points based on the 1st pic in post #5 . Either there is rot somewhere (bottom of sash or the sill ) that is allowing the sash to flex/not pull tight OR the window is torqued out of the flat plane it should have .

It looks like someone did some "whittling" on the wooden operator cover . It also looks like the hinge/sill doesn't sit evenly .