A pivot friction window stay

A friction window stay for supporting and holding an openable window, comprises: a stay arm (20) formed with a hole (22) at one end; a friction pad (24) formed with a hollow cylindrical protrusion (26), adapted to fit into the hole (22) of the stay arm (20); a 5 frame plate/sash plate (8, 9) formed with a hollow cylindrical protrusion (6), adapted to fit into the hollow cylindrical protrusion (26) of the friction pad (24), and a retaining cap (12) for clamping the stay arm (20) to the frame plate/sash plate (8, 9). The hole (22) of the stay arm (20) is formed with a rim (28) protruding from one side face, and the friction pad (24) is formed with a recess (30) adapted to accommodate the rim (28) when the protrusion 10 (26) of the friction pad ((24) is fitted into the hole (22) of the stay arm (20).