needs servicing Double glazing

[Richardtr3a]

Hi,

We have a double glazed window in the bedroom . There is a small squeak when the wind it strong. I thought that it was the blinds touching the radiator but I was watching it carefully this morning.  The noise is the actual glass , 44" x 42 1/2 ". There must be some very small movement making the sound. How can I repair the window from inside.  It is tempting to fit a wooden wedge but I am worried that under pressure the glass may crack. 

I tried pushing the glass by hand and the noise seems to be only coming from the top. It is mounted on a plastic strip which you can see inside and outside. So there does not seem to be any room for mastic. The window is on the first floor and would need a temporary scaffold for to men to work from outside.

Are there any experts on the forum who can advise me on a modification. Replacement window would be outside the budget.

Thanks Richard

[BlueTR3A-5EKT]

This is not a Mickey take.

Would you consider squirting WD40 into the join where the glass meets the seal/frame?   It might just lubricate the two surfaces and stop the squeak as one moves.

[Richardtr3a]

WD 40 is in the garage and would help but not last long.

Thanks Richard

[harlequin]

If its a UPVC window it's possibly the retaining strip has not clicked not fully home. Using a piece of wood against the glass gently tap the trim upwards (this is for the top retainer) to ensure its  fully home.

I should add that the retaining stripes are on the inside.

George 

[RobH]

44 minutes ago, harlequin said:

I should add that the retaining stripes are on the inside.

Usually on the inside but not necessarily, it depends on the age and design.  

[harlequin]

There you go Richard you may have to get the ladders out

G

[trchris]

Silicone spray is your friend here l also use it periodically on the stainless hinges as advised by a upvc window guy many years ago 

Chris

[Richardtr3a]

Thanks for the replies. I will be working on it this afternoon. I am hoping for no rain and out in the Tr this morning for a local trip.

Richard 

[Richardtr3a]

Thanks for the advice. I am not keen on using a ladder on the outside for the first floor. Falling down to the ground at my age, just before Christmas, would spoil the holiday for the whole family. It looks as if the frame is UPVC . So my first repair will be to drive the seal upwards and wait for serious wind. If that does not cure the squeaking noise then it will be WD40.

Richard

[iain]

On 12/1/2025 at 7:22 PM, trchris said:

Silicone spray is your friend here l also use it periodically on the stainless hinges as advised by a upvc window guy many years ago 

Chris

+1

 

[Trev Good]

What handles does your window have? If of the type in the photo, the glazing unit can be accessed from inside the room. If you prize the top plastic retainer out, stick some door draught excluder strip inside it and then refit.

If you have the old cockspur handles, then the glazing unit may be external or internal fit, but still as above. However, the plastic retaining strips will probably be brittle with age, so best to leave until you can afford to upgrade.

[Dale Moore]

 You will need to pull the rubber sealing gasket out first, to enable the sealing strip to disengage from the frame.  If the windows is quite old there's a good chance the rubber will have perished anyway. Could be the source of your problem. I replaced the rubber on one of our windows earlier this year https://ebay.us/m/nOhx73

Could be the just the rubber strip around the opening window has perished, causing whistling. Again available on eBay 

Dale

[Richardtr3a]

Thanks for the help. I am waiting for a windy weather day so that I can try some repairs.

Richard