Unable to close UPVC window

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I'm unable to close bathroom window.
I'm attaching two pictures,
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There is more gap on the lest is more, problem is on the left side.

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It looks like frame has come off a bit from the wall and while closing the window the metal thing is not going into the green plastic, that is preventing from the window to close.

Is it possible to fix this without replacing the window?

Thank you.
 
The frame needs securing, the hinge may be worn , but can be changed , but a clean and spray with wd40 may free the hinge enough to work .
 
I had the same problem on a window the same shape. I couldn't figure out what was stopping it aligning up and I hate working with UPVc.

In the end, I put some WD-40 on the hinge runners and then a light amount of grease. The window opens and closes freely now so I think one of the hinges were just sticking.

EDIT -- just read foxhole's comment. Good to have two suggest the same, though!
 
I used 3 in 1 lubricant already but it didn't help.
If the metal part slots into that green plastic thing I could close it but at the moment it is going outside by few millimeter.

This window is upstairs so would need scaffolding to secure the frame? I don't think I can do it from inside.
 
kannaiah said:
This window is upstairs so would need scaffolding to secure the frame? I don't think I can do it from inside.
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It appears as if you have internal beading on your windows, so it should be possible to de-glaze the window from the inside (plenty of YouTube videos can show you how).
There may be other suggestions about how to secure the frame - I'm just saying that you probably won't need the scaffolding! :)
 
Looks to be plenty of room to secure from the inside.
Open window fully and drill a hole thru frame as high as room allows then fix with a concrete screw into brickwork.Don’t over tighten which could distort the frame.
 
foxhole said:
Looks to be plenty of room to secure from the inside.
Open window fully and drill a hole thru frame as high as room allows then fix with a concrete screw into brickwork.Don’t over tighten which could distort the frame.
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Good point, I had assumed that all the photo showed was the opening toplight, and that the window and frame extended beneath.
 
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