Old Single Hung Aluminum Window Repair

36 x 36 2 panes.

Old single hung aluminum window repair.

Back to table of contents. Watch the removal and installation of a single hung window. The window balance is located in the window jamb which is the vertical sides of the window. Popular for hung windows and placed in the frame either at the head or jamb.

Single hung and double hung windows operate vertically. In fact no tools are used in this tut. Download instructions for more information. Thanks for your help.

Installation and removal of a single hung balance spring on a window. Instead of glazing compound along the glass edge of the sash frame they extruded an aluminum bevel a feature. How do i do this please advise. Take a shard of the old glass with you to match the thickness.

The sash has to be low. From the interior remove the aluminum window stop on one side of the unit with a reciprocating saw. Replace the glass and putty the window. Repair a broken double hung window by repairing the jamb liner.

This is a diy repair that you can do once you have the right parts and these complete step by step instructions with photos to guide you through the entire process. If you need new glass measure the opening subtract 1 8 in. The process is simple enough for just about any home owner. Remove the storm windows from the exterior of the home.

Total window is approx. From your measurements and have the new glass cut to size at a full service hardware store. For a sleek modern appearance sash figure 3. My first task is just getting the bottom sash out to access the balances.

In 1938 the flour city orna mental iron company of minneapolis was making aluminum double hung windows. A sash is the part of the window that holds the glass within the mainframe of the window. Window is simple single hung aluminum non tilting. Remove the window sash from the vinyl track.

Properly remove single hung window sash this video will show you the proper way to remove the operable part of the window known as the sash.