I have this window at home. I feel unsafe as I do not know the latch mechanism. Can someone explain how to shut this window?
How to lock this kind of window
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It's a window latch and keeper. Unscrew a good one, head over the your local hardware store, and see if they have a match in stock. Pay close attention to the distance between the screw holes and the how tight the two parts are pulled together. They come in a lot of styles, e.g. this would work if the keeper was on a horizontal instead of on a vertical surface:
You can also look online, and worst case scenario, you'll have to go to the window manufacturer to get the replacement parts.
It could be construction adhesive, which would be hard to completely remove. Use a sharp utility knife to open up the crack. Don't worry about removing material that is still providing a seal, just remove the rough stuff in the opening so the new caulk will be able to bond to solid material. Fill the enlarged opening with caulk and you're done, unless you feel the need to paint it.
BTW, you can't paint conventional silicone caulk.
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Best Answer
That's a window sash lock. It's designed to prevent someone from defeating the lock from the outside, or prevent a small child from opening it from the inside and falling out. Operates as any normal window sash latch would, only you have the option to lock it with a key as well.
Personally, I consider it a death trap. If locked, there's a fire, and that's your only escape route, you've made a dangerous situation.
Offers piece of mind to some people though.