great explanation of the window parts. its very clear you know your stuff and I'm impressed you actually do maintenance on windows that old. If you make another video you should make it of taking the window apart and some of the maintenance since you do a good job at identifying all the components. Not many people have windows that old so most of the you tube videos on replacing windows aren't as helpful. Nice job!
For single pane windows, they used to make a device with two big magnets and you put cleaning pads sandwiched on either side of the glass between the magnets, then slid the whole thing back and forth until the glass was clean. I don't know who sells them now.
my windows are very similar to these. one window wont stay open. the sash cord seems to just move up and down with the window and get bunched above it when lifted, like the weight isnt moving or something. is it possible to fix by myself?
Cord probably broke in the weight pocket. I know this is 2 years old but you can get to the weight pocket by pulling the casing, or if you’re lucky your jams have access doors.
anyone have any ideas where i could find a replacement for one of those old storm windows? i have some that are very similar but im missing a couple of those inserts
Good sash cords will outlast you, chains simply aren’t worth the expense unless the sash is extremely heavy, which is their real shining feature, the load capacity
After the stop is removed window will swing inside and you can clean it in place. The cord should have enough give. In Edinburgh I've seen lots with hinges that can support the window piece in this operation.
Helpful. Yes the blueprint is always relevant no matter the years later. Thank you, Sir 🙏🏼 the learnings of a new home owner. Takes a village right 🤫😊
Thank you so much for your explanation of the parts of a window and how they work.
Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks.
great explanation of the window parts. its very clear you know your stuff and I'm impressed you actually do maintenance on windows that old. If you make another video you should make it of taking the window apart and some of the maintenance since you do a good job at identifying all the components. Not many people have windows that old so most of the you tube videos on replacing windows aren't as helpful.
Nice job!
They should teach this in schools
Thank you for your excellent video!
Most Thanks friend.
I live in an apartment, how on earth can I carefully clean these windows? They don’t pop out!
For single pane windows, they used to make a device with two big magnets and you put cleaning pads sandwiched on either side of the glass between the magnets, then slid the whole thing back and forth until the glass was clean. I don't know who sells them now.
I just need to know how to get the springs back into the lock. They fell out when I soaked the lock in brush cleaner to remove the old paint.
When you replace a window like this, do you remove the storm window?
my windows are very similar to these. one window wont stay open. the sash cord seems to just move up and down with the window and get bunched above it when lifted, like the weight isnt moving or something. is it possible to fix by myself?
Cord probably broke in the weight pocket. I know this is 2 years old but you can get to the weight pocket by pulling the casing, or if you’re lucky your jams have access doors.
anyone have any ideas where i could find a replacement for one of those old storm windows? i have some that are very similar but im missing a couple of those inserts
Thanks very much for you're very nice video
thanks very helpful
Thank You!
what if u break the storm window is it OK if u don't fix it
I would actually like to know how to fix a broken storm window.
what is the lilttle piece wood on the the outside that you screw the storm windows into called ?
If I had this style window, I'd be inclined to replace the sash cords with chains, which should have a longer lifespan.
Good sash cords will outlast you, chains simply aren’t worth the expense unless the sash is extremely heavy, which is their real shining feature, the load capacity
I believe they're called Muntins, not mullions.
Very helpful
How would you clean the outside of this kind of windows?
hahahaha such a women question to ask XD,
After the stop is removed window will swing inside and you can clean it in place. The cord should have enough give. In Edinburgh I've seen lots with hinges that can support the window piece in this operation.
They are not "Side rails" they are "Stiles"
And it is not called Mullions, its Muntins.
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