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A window that won’t close will soon turn your home into a scene from a weather report —Causes include age, temperature tantrums, and unexpected gusts of wind. The good news is that you can tackle these pesky issues by changing the hinges, and keeping the window frame and glass!—a minor repair can keep your home secure, your home warm and your stress levels as calm as the waves on a sunset beach…
Lack of maintenance: UPVC window hinges often fail due to old age and lack of maintenance, much like a couch potato avoiding a gym session. They accumulate grime, get rusty from neglect. It’s like they aspire to be drama queens—releasing air drafts and refusing to cooperate until someone gives them a good cleaning!
Overloading: UPVC window hinges can fail when they’re overloaded, akin to a toddler trying to carry a suitcase twice their size! When windows are pushed beyond their limits—like being left open in a windstorm or being attached to a very large window—hinges bend and break, leaving you with a dramatic opening scene and a need for some hinge therapy!
Installation: UPVC window hinges can break due to poor installation, much like a bad haircut gone wrong! If they’re not aligned properly from the start, they’ll squeak, creak, and eventually throw in the towel, leading to a window that plays hide-and-seek instead of opening and closing like a well-behaved adult!
Absolutely uPVC hinges problems can be solved —think of it as a hinge rehabilitation program! The hinges can be removed from the window, and the same specification pair reinstalled. With the right tools and a no-nonsense approach, soon they’ll be swinging open and closed like they’re ready for a dance-off!
Absolutely uPVC hinge problems can be solved —think of it as a hinge rehabilitation program! Picture this: your hinges, once dramatic and rebellious, are now ready for a makeover. With a little realignment, servicing or in most cases replacement, your window can be restored to its former glory.
If your hinges are beyond redemption—bent, broken, or throwing a fit—they might need replacement. Don’t panic! Swapping them out is what we were trained for! With a few tools and some knowledge of which hinges are which and to what specifications, we can disassemble the old ones and install the new ones. Soon, your window will be moving like a well-choreographed dance partner!
In the end, with a little time and effort, your uPVC hinges can be revived, ensuring that your windows swing open and closed like they were born for the spotlight. So, grab that toolbox and show those hinges who's boss—because a little love and care can turn your window drama into a smooth performance!
In the end, with a little time and effort, your uPVC hinge issue can be a thing of the past, ensuring that your windows swing open and closed like they were born for the spotlight.
So, still need your window hinges fixed? Book a FREE survey or call the team to discuss!
We look forward to helping you soon, and remember - Why Replace... We Repair...
