How to change a pair of PVC window hinges? Know the length and the stack height!

 How to change a pair of PVC window hinges?

You may need to change hinges if:

• PVC window does not open or close smoothly
• There is a certain gap on the hinge side, when the window is closed
• Some part is visibly broken.

You may need to buy new hinges, and you need to know next:

• Type of hinges (top hung / side hung window)
• Length of the hinge
• The stack height of the hinge when closed.

You may buy new hinges at a local shop telling them what type of window you got, they will offer you the ones you need. You may also buy cheap hinges on eBay, provided you know the length and the stack height of your hinges.

When replacing the hinges, you will need to replace both of them:

1. Open the window and unscrew your hinges from the window frame
2. Lift the sash out
3. Unscrew the hinge from the sash and put the new one on in the same position
4. Turn the sash around and change the hinge on the other side
5. Put the sash back into the frame and screw the new hinges onto the window frame.

TIP: you may need a cordless drill to unscrew the hinges. 

Photo: arched, square, round transom windows

Photo: arched, square, round interior transom windows

Photo: self-made wooden arched transom

Photo: wooden arched transom window with cut corners look solid

Photo: transoms are used to lighten up massive doors and thick walls

Photo: banana-shaped arched transom looks stylish

Photo: round transom may give a house some academic look or ship-likeness

Photo: square transom window with mosaics

Photo: vintage transom windows adorn kitchens

Photo: operable transom window saves room from stuffiness

Photo: a simplistic square transom with double doors
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FR - Fenêtres pour les maisons, les fenêtres de traverse

Photo: cintrées, carré, rond intérieur des fenêtres à meneaux

Photo: self-made traverse voûté en bois

Photo: imposte cintrée en bois aux coins coupés air solide

Photo: traverses sont utilisés pour alléger les portes massives et des murs épais

Photo: traverse cintrée en forme de banane est stylé

Photo: tableau ronde peut donner une maison un certain regard académique ou navire ressemblance

Photo: imposte carré de mosaïques

Photo: fenêtres à meneaux d'époque ornent les cuisines

Photo: imposte fonctionner enregistre salle de congestion

Photo: un tableau carré simpliste avec des portes doubles

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ES - Algunas ventanas de casas, las ventanas del travesaño

Foto: arqueados, cuadrados, interior ronda ventanas del travesaño

Foto: hecho a sí mismo travesaño arqueado de madera

Foto: Ventana de popa arqueado de madera con las esquinas cortadas mirada sólida

Foto: travesaños se utilizan para iluminar enormes puertas y paredes gruesas

Foto: espejo de popa de arco en forma de plátano se ve elegante

Foto: espejo de popa redonda puede dar una casa algún aspecto académico o barco-semejanza

Foto: Ventana de popa cuadrada con mosaicos

Foto: ventanas de espejo de época adornan cocinas

Foto: Ventana de popa operable ahorra sala de congestión

Foto: un espejo de popa cuadrada simplista con dos puertas 

Operable transom windows? Do such things exist?

As part of a renovation project we are trying to select doors that will open from a living space to a rooftop deck. We want to maximize the view and could go with either french or sliding doors but we also want to have moderately secure ventilation. Our architect had the idea of putting operable transom windows above the doors, but we're having trouble finding them--we've found plenty of patio doors that have a FIXED transom option, but none that are operable. Do such things exist?

Leaded glass transom windows, Antique windows as transoms

Leaded glass transom windows, Antique windows as transoms

Transom windows, Garden Windows, Double Hung Windows

3 Types of House Windows no homeowner does confuse
Well, every homeowner has to know three types of house windows:
Transom windows for Hall,
Double Hung Windows for Main rooms,
Garden Windows for the Kitchen (smt. not only for the Kitchen).

Transom windowsA window above a door; with an exterior door the transom window is often fixed, if an interior door Transom windows can open and provide ventilation.

Advantages:
Transom windows are especially valuable in warm climates, since they serve as a light source that is shaded from hot sun and are efficient releasing rising warm interior air.

Disdvantages:
Operable Transom windows for exterior doors are often hard to find locally.


Double-Hung Windows

Double Hung Windows are very popular in America today because of their functionality. Both sashes of the Double Hung windows move up or down within the frame. Bottom half can be raised and upper section can be lowered.

Advantages:
Both upper and lower sash of Double Hung windows may be opened to provide ventilation.

Disadvantages:
Sliding sashes of Double Hung windows are often difficult to seal, esp. of the older windows.
If the upper half of Double Hung windows slides down, a pair of tensioners for window sashes will be needed.

Garden Windows
(AKA green house windows)
Garden windows of quality are well insulated at the seat board. They have insulated glass with low E so that growing plants will not be a headache. High-quality garden windows do not leak as long as installed properly nor do casement sashes leak when closed and locked.

Advantages:
Garden windows make rooms look larger and lighter.
Garden windows allow growing plants in winter time, esp. if a window faces south or west.

Disadvantages:
Garden windows may not fit into architectural style of a house.
Insulated Garden windows may have a considered weight.