Old Single Hung Aluminum Window Repair

Take a shard of the old glass with you to match the thickness.

Old single hung aluminum window repair.

A sash is the part of the window that holds the glass within the mainframe of the window. Popular for hung windows and placed in the frame either at the head or jamb. Replace the glass and putty the window. 36 x 36 2 panes.

Download instructions for more information. 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. Once the window stop has been removed the sash frames can be removed from the unit. Installation and removal of a single hung balance spring on a window.

The sash has to be low. From the interior remove the aluminum window stop on one side of the unit with a reciprocating saw. Repair a broken double hung window by repairing the jamb liner. In 1938 the flour city orna mental iron company of minneapolis was making aluminum double hung windows.

Total window is approx. Window is simple single hung aluminum non tilting. The window balance is located in the window jamb which is the vertical sides of the window. My first task is just getting the bottom sash out to access the balances.

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. Watch the removal and installation of a single hung window. For a sleek modern appearance sash figure 3. Single hung and double hung windows operate vertically.

Zimmerman and bock acknowledge that most old houses have not retained their original windows and that much of today s replacement window industry is driven by replacing failed 20 year old windows. Remove the storm windows from the exterior of the home. The process is simple enough for just about any home owner. Back to table of contents.

Without a counterbalance the sash would fall to the bottom of the frame. Thanks for your help. Instead of glazing compound along the glass edge of the sash frame they extruded an aluminum bevel a feature. Remove the window sash from the vinyl track.

How do i do this please advise.