Rusty window hinge

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We rarely use this window. When I opened recently, I noticed this rust, broken screw head. Need to understand why this is rusted and how I fix this. I thought it may just need a new screw but the bit in the corner isnt pulling the window in and hence, there’s always a gap in the bottom right corner.

The window on the other side is absolutely fine.

Can you please advise.
 

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The hinges themselves haven't rusted because they're stainless but clearly the screws weren't, maybe just plated steel and the plating has failed
 
crank39 said:
The hinges themselves haven't rusted because they're stainless but clearly the screws weren't, maybe just plated steel and the plating has failed
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Ah yes. I see what you mean.
Is it normal for water to collect in this area of the window or does this indicate a fault?

Where can I get a replacement hinge and are they a standard size?

Thanks for your help.
 
Yes but measure yours first as my 400mm is an educated guess, the stack height is also a measurement you ideally need, 13mm or 17mm but 4mm spacers are available
 
When I'm out next changing some friction hinges I'm going to take some photos and a do a descriptive step by step in how to position them freehand without a jig
 
crank39 said:
When I'm out next changing some friction hinges I'm going to take some photos and a do a descriptive step by step in how to position them freehand without a jig
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Thanks. I've seen a few YouTube videos and will give it a go. Wish it was ground floor as opposed to the first floor. Will move my car, just in case!
I was going to get the hinges from Screwfix, unless you advise a different type.
 
crank39 said:
Think we use 4.5x 25/30 self drilling coated screws

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I've done a search for something similar on Toolstation and Screwfix but can't find any matches. Sorry to be a pain but I would be grateful for a link to the correct screws. Never done this and would like to use the correct screws for the job. Thanks again.
 
Thanks for all your help. Got this done today!
The old hinges appeared the same thickness as the new ones but when I lifted the window into position (!), I realised that there was a gap. I then added spacers to both sides and lifted it back in, seemed too high then!

I then left one set of spacers in the bottom and screwed it all in. Seems okay but wanted to check if that is acceptable?
 
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