Sash Window Repair

Sash windows can go out of balance and break. Pam searches the web for wavy glasses that are salvaged and keeps an eye out for discarded metal sashweights. She then searches for replacements, like nuts or washers, to balance her window repairs near me.

Pam will lay each pane by placing the glazing material in a rope into the rabbet groove, or pocket around the opening. This helps to reduce drafts and costly heat loss.

Sticking Sashes

It's a nightmare when double-hung windows are stuck. They'll shake during storms, and you'll lose your view. A window repair near me that's too loose may allow air and noise in which could increase your energy costs. Neither scenario is optimal, but both can be fixed with the right tools and a little perseverance.

A common problem with old weighted sash windows is that paint could get sucked into the channels they slide on, causing them jam. Most of these problems can be solved by cleaning and oiling the tracks.

Remove the old caulking from the space between the window stop (the one on the inside) and the frame of the window. Then scrape off any accumulated paint. Use a sharp knife and put sheets of plastic and dust-collecting vacuum cleaners below the surface to collect any paint dust or chips.