Sash Window Weights Replacement

Tap the blade of a putty knife with a hammer under the window stop to gently pry it away from the sash.

Sash window weights replacement.

How to replace sash weights in double hung windows 1. 11 remove the old sash weighs from inside the wall and insulate the wall void. 14 pull out the retractable steel tape from the counter balance and attach it to the hook on the sash. Pull one side of the window out to expose.

Old sash windows are counterweighted to help them slide more easily. Replacement window sash weights cast iron square stackable sash weight 3 lb. X ray view of spring counterbalance. Made of iron weights can be installed alone or stacked and are ideal for vintage window restoration or new period style home construction.

A rope extends from the top of the lower sash and if the upper sash isn t fixed in place from the top of that one too. Pullman replacement window balancer is available for window sash weights between 4 and 13 pounds. Steel sash weights are a cheaper alternative to lead however sometimes lead needs to be used when there is not enough room in your box. 12 apply paste wax to the edges of the sash.

Sash weights create the proper counterbalance for each window sash allowing for smooth operating double hung windows. For heavier window sashes use pullman standard balances. To determine window sash weight place any ordinary household or bathroom scale on the sill and lower the sash until its full weight is recorded.