How to repair this (UPVC Window)?

rubberduck · 31 Dec 2017 at 12:49

Hello

Apparently when my Mrs opened the bedroom window this morning a gust of wind blew it open and caused some damage, the window does not close properly anymore. Upon inspection two of the bolts that join the windows that make up a bay window have sheared off. I believe that the sheared off piece of the screw is still within the hole which will be incredibly difficult to remove due to access through another hole. So simply replacing the screws will not be possible. What are my options for repair can I drill some new pilot holes and then use something that self tappers? I cant really see in to the holes very well even with a torch so am not sure the best way to go about repairing things. Any ideas? Picture attached below to hopefully give you the idea.

hornetstinger · 31 Dec 2017 at 13:36

Reverse thread screw into the other broken screw so as you tighten the screw it will loosen the broken screw.

Thebug · 31 Dec 2017 at 18:01

Try baypole screws, no need to drill holes

slipperydave · 31 Dec 2017 at 18:05

it was done on your Mrs' watch. get her to fix it.

ANDARIAL · 1 Jan 2018 at 12:02

Thebug said:
Try baypole screws, no need to drill holes

This,easiest fix

rubberduck · 1 Jan 2018 at 12:08

Thanks for the baypole screw suggestion I believe the screws that have sheared off are the same so I can just insert some new ones at a different location and fill in the old holes.

Thebug · 1 Jan 2018 at 12:43

Yea bit of silicone should do the trick

Johno please? · 1 Jan 2018 at 17:15

It doesn't look like they have anything to do with opening and closing the window, I wonder when it blew open if it knackered a hinge at the same time.

Hedge · 1 Jan 2018 at 21:47

Johno please? said:
It doesn't look like they have anything to do with opening and closing the window, I wonder when it blew open if it knackered a hinge at the same time.

Agreed. No idea how a screw in that position could affect opening and closing.