How to adjust windows yourself?

A window is usually a very heavily used element, which is why after some time even windows of the best quality require the hardware to be adjusted. It is worth carrying this out when any lack of airtightness is noticeable, or when the window no longer closes or begins to cause difficulty when closing and opening. This task should also be carried out before the approaching summer or winter. You can do it yourself or call in professionals. If the windows are in good technical condition, it is worth learning to adjust them with your own hands, so that you can quickly improve their airtightness when needed and properly take care of the annual maintenance.

Which window adjustments are carried out most often?

Modern timber windows are fitted with hardware that allows the position of the sash to be adjusted in three planes. The window adjustments carried out most often include:

• seasonal adjustment, that is summer and winter adjustment,
• corrective adjustment of the sash position, improving how it works,
• adjustment of the pressure of the sash against the frame, improving the airtightness of the window.

Even new timber windows need adjusting, because the sash may drop considerably as early as the first year of use. To adjust it, use the appropriate key and follow the instructions of the joinery manufacturer (our windows require a 5 mm Allen key for the bottom hinge and a Torx T15 key for the top stay). It is also possible to increase the airtightness of the windows in the autumn and winter period and to reduce it for the spring and summer period by increasing or reducing the pressure of the sash.

How to look after windows with hardware from Gretsch-Unitas?

Windows with tilt and turn hardware from Gretsch-Unitas are distinguished by the highest quality. Like every other element of a building’s fittings, windows are subject to normal wear in use. To guarantee them ease of operation and a long service life, appropriate care and maintenance work should be carried out. At least once a year the moving parts and locking points should be lubricated and checked for operation, and the screws fixing the handle should be tightened.

It is worth signing a maintenance agreement and, should any faults occur that prevent the hardware from working smoothly, turning to a specialist for help.** If the sash needs adjusting, the manufacturer will undertake it**. The outer surface of the window and the glazing should also be checked regularly and any damage removed as it arises. The seal must not be painted or varnished. Detailed information on the proper care and maintenance of windows and hardware can be found in the manufacturer’s leaflet.