Hello. We recently bought a house in Delaware with mostly non-working casement windows. I replaced the operator arm with a replacement for a GU/Silverline operator and they worked great. I need to replace some hinges, both top and bottom, on several of the windows and am not sure what to buy. Based on the measurements and my eyeball assessment, the 2-Bar Hinge Set, 10" with Product Code: 36-048 seems to be correct. But I am not sure of that and hope you can provide guidance based on the photos and the fact that the GU operators worked for these windows.
Thanks. George
Lauren from SWISCO responded:
April 5, 2024
Hi George, thank you for posting, I agree that the 36-048 2-bar hinge is our best option for a replacement as long as the track is the same length. Please note that you will need to replace both the top and bottom hinges at the same time. Please review the video below and let us know if you have any additional questions! |
Thank you Lauren.
Based on my measurements when I was last at the house I think they do match up. I will order some and see how it goes!
I had already watched the video and hope my project goes as easily as that one did....
Thanks.
George
Lauren from SWISCO responded:
April 5, 2024
No problem! Let us know how your repair goes and if you have any future hardware questions. |
Lauren from SWISCO responded:
April 5, 2024
The set includes one hinge for the top and one hinge for the bottom per window sash. If you are replacing for multiple sashes, you would need a set per sash. The hinges are compatible with both left and right opening windows. I hope this clears things up! |
Hi Lauren. You were absolutely right. Those hinges worked great on the old Silverline windows.
But now I have a new issue on one window. The metal fitting on the bottom of a window that has the pin that connects to the operator crank arm is rusted and the pin is broken off. My new operator arm and hinges can't work since there is no place to attach the arm. Please tell me you have that piece!
Thanks. George
Lauren from SWISCO responded:
April 15, 2024
Hi George, great to hear about the hinges! As for the other part, I believe you are referring to the stud bracket. Looking at your original pictures, please start by taking a look at the style of the 39-513 or 39-514 depending on the orientation needed. Review dimensions and let me know what you think! |
Thank you Lauren. Spot on again!
I will order one of each since I can't recall which side it was and I would not mind having a spare since there are rusty ones on some other windows.
Much appreciated.
George
Lauren from SWISCO responded:
April 15, 2024
No problem! Please let us know if you have any future hardware questions. |