What are casement window stays?

A casement stay is a metal bar used to hold a casement window in a specific open or closed position. Metal windows will normally have the stay included at the time of manufacture, while wooden windows will have them added after fitting. The peg type casement stay has one or two pins or pegs inside the rebate.

What is a casement stay adjuster?

A casement stay adjuster opens and closes your casement windows so you can let in just the right amount of fresh air.

Can you lock casement windows?

Casement windows usually don’t come with locks, but locks can be easily added to them to help boost your security and peace of mind. Bars and grates can also be added, either inside or outside, to take your security levels to the maximum.

How are casement windows attached?

A casement window is any window that is attached to its frame by one or more hinges. Specifically, windows attached to the frame on the side (windows hinged at the top are awning windows, but more on that later). Basically they’re like doors, only instead of opening with a knob they open with a crank.

How do you install a casement window fastener?

Using a pencil, dot the position of the stays fixing holes onto the casement frame. Drill pilot holes and screw the stay to the casement frame. Close the window and ensure it is tight against the frame. Position the pins under the stay so that each line up with holes to both ends of the stay.

How do you fix window stays?

Fitting a stay

  1. Unscrew and remove the old stay and pin.
  2. When the filler is dry sand it smooth and paint, stain or varnish the repaired area as required.
  3. With the window closed, position the pins on the bottom of the window frame.
  4. Fit the stay onto the pins.
  5. Drill pilot holes and screw the stay to the casement frame.

What is a hinged wedge lock?

Upon mounting this lock on the stile face, towards the bottom of the upper sash, it creates a wedge between the top and bottom sash preventing the bottom sash to be lifted. The hinged wedge design can be swung opened to allow for opening of lower sash.

How do you stop a window from opening all the way?

Install a chain lock (the same type used on doors) to limit the distance the window will open. For maximum security, fasten it to the sash and frame with the longest screws that the window will accommodate. For additional protection, install a keyed lock along the sash rail.

What is the main drawback to the use of a casement window?

You cannot install window air conditioners into casement windows due to the windows cranked outward. Air conditioners need windows which slide up and down to secure a window conditioner unit. Casement windows, in most cases, cannot have screens or storm windows.

What is a sash stay?

A sash lock pulls top and bottom window sashes together and locks them shut; originals may have been plain cast iron or highly decorated brass. A sash stay keeps the window sash open by producing tension against the outer frame, when it’s mounted on the side of the sash.

How do you fit a lock in a casement stay?