Window casing lower rail rusted out.

Home Owner from Greenwood

Apr 12, 2021 8:41 pm

I have a lock handle that has broken off aswell as our lower rails on 2 windows have rusted out and no longer allow us to fully close the windows nor open the windows. Are parts still available for them or anything? I can provide pictures in emails or texts if need be.

10 Replies

Tom from SWISCO

Apr 16, 2021 10:38 am

It sounds like you might need a new hinge for your casement window, but I'm not 100% sure. I think pictures would be the best place to start, just to be safe. You can upload them right here to this page for me to review.

In the meantime, my best guess is our 36-048. This is a very common hinge for casement windows, though it's by no means a guarantee. The video below will show you how it works.

Home Owner from Greenwood

May 10, 2021 1:30 pm

The other window is worse and I can't open it with out making it to where I can't close it I would like to replace almost all the rails on 2 windows just because I don't want to be piecing it together again later on. If you need more info just let me know.

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Tom from SWISCO

May 10, 2021 2:25 pm

Thank you. That confirms my original recommendation. That part is called the hinge, and our best match would be the 36-048. Let me know if you had any other questions.

Home Owner from Greenwood

May 11, 2021 1:53 am

What about the railing on the actual window it's self? And the rail on the lower side of the case

Tom from SWISCO

May 11, 2021 8:49 am

Are you talking about the track that the operator wheel slides in? Yours seems to be in pretty good condition, but assuming you wanted to replace that then you could consider our 39-505 (4 hole) or 39-533 (3 hole).

Those are the only two parts I see in your photos that I would describe as a "rail," the hinge and the operator track. If you needed anything else specifically then I will need a clearer photo.

Quick Learner from Indiana

Jun 10, 2022 12:28 am

I need to order new hinges and brackets for my bay windows they have all rusted out and it looks like the windows could just fall out any day.i don't know the model number for the windows but I know I definitely want to fix them so they open and close properly.

Casey from SWISCO

Jun 14, 2022 8:36 am

Hello,

Is your request in reference to the same parts that you discussed with our senior expert Tom last year? If so, have you had a chance to review the parts that he recommended above?

Quick Learner from Indiana

Jun 15, 2022 11:39 pm

I will try to get a picture of the inside corner to see if that part is also available still. Multiple parts are rusted out and I'd like to just replace all the pieces at one time so I don't have to worry about it again. I just want to make sure I get the right ones.

Casey from SWISCO

Jun 16, 2022 8:12 am

Great, we'll just need to see photos of any of the additional parts that you need. Depending on the part, you may need to open the window so that we can get a clear view of the entire assembly.