I am gob-smacked. Have renovated a seriously old, damaged sash. Struggling like mad to re-hang with weights (omg). This video (and your free pdf) is gold to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! This is the clearest, video on the subject out there - absolutely no doubt. You deserve the highest place in heaven.
Thanks for the refresher. We have 77 windows to restore on our old abandoned mansion we are restoring. Tips like you just demonstrated will help immensely.
You guys rock! I've just checked out your TH-cam channel and its amazing!! I'm glad my video has helped. If you need any one to one help just drop me an email through the support tab on my website www.sashwindowschool.com
I am so proud of myself. A senior, I watched the video and replaced the sash cords in my 118 year old house. Because of the storm windows, the double hung window glass hadn't been cleaned in over 30 years. Thank you for posting such a thorough video. I used my own method for determining the length of the cord, and it worked. Now, just 25 windows to go. 😅
I dont know why you stopped making videos but this video just saved me over $2000 dollars on my old windows... I took it step by step, and it was just as you described. After only paying $100 dollars to repair the broke glass in both windows i was done
Clear presentation of how to do it, tips and tricks to ease the job. Downloaded the pdf which pulls it all together and is good to refer to. Only need the weather to clear up now so I don't freeze whilst I replace the cords. Thanks for your help.
Hi Colin, thanks for the feedback. I am of putting the final touches on a members only online course with individual lessons / bonuses on how to replace sash cords and get over any problems you may encounter while replacing them. I am looking for people to test out the course before we launch, if you are interested please email me at info@sashwindowschool.com Thanks Phil
Thanks for the warning about the upper sash. I have one without any ropes and narrowly missed being clobbered by it recently. Trying to rehang my 100 year old windows and needing info on uppers with chains, not ropes. Your video had a lot of additional useful info.
Great video thanks! Instead of using 40mm ovals to hold cords we use small vice grips close to sash runner, works a treat and is quick to attach and undo. Like your tip with the tape, to stop cords fraying. Also the screws are a good idea as nailing is slow and tricky to do on some cords.We also wax the side of the sashes with an old candle to make sashes run smoothly. Do you use pan head screws? Would pan heads hold cords down better maybe?
Hi. V good. Made it look so easy, also very correct about old paint making renewal difficult, but if you watch other video on fixing OLD windows they show few methods how to deal with that without destroying woodwork. Thanks
Top video. I'm about to give it a go, and replace a pane of glass too. Already did one sash window, but only the bottom needed fixing but I had so much trouble getting the weight covers off which I now realise was probably because I didn't take off the parting beads!
Love your videos Phil, always clear and to the point. My side stops are nailed in and also held in place by the top and bottom stops. The nails are really long so i cant get the blighters free. Do i just have to snip the nails?
I replaced an old original broken sash cord on a heavily painted window frame more simply without any disassembly. I used a hacksaw to cut out one side of the original double pulley, attached a new cord to a powerful small magnet, installed a new pulley and attached the other end of the cord to the top/side of the window using a screwed in small metal clip that extended s lightly into the channel - no mess - a lot less work - no repainting -works perfectly well.
Can you do a "how to fix both staff and parting beads with draught-preventing, seals rebated into beads, How do you do top and bottom? ?With long life self-adhesive foam 10x 5mm" Ensure frame is well clean and dry first, before adhesive bites. How do you get the painters from not destroying brushes, on cyclical re-painting? Is there a better draught seal to beat the painters need to paint over the draught seals? My contractor recently both left large gaps between brush and sash, and also sent his painters in, and who painted over the brushes. Old vertical sliding windows mostly went along wjth coal fires. These needed a big draught up the chimney fro, the window sash gaps, or the smoke would not go up the chimney. This draught is not needed any more.
Good instructional video. But I have to say, perhaps repairing a window sash from scratch might be a bit more easy to follow rather than contend with a window that's not got a broken cord. Plus, I couldn't find the PDF (only your transcript is displayed). Has it been removed? novice repairer - Paul NSW Australia
Hi there - do you have a tutorial on how to replace the glazing? I have double glazing, and I am not sure the new glazing has the same weight, so I might need a new cord
Was just fixing a rotten sill and of course the second sash cord goes at the worst possible time. Now I need to learn how to replace a sash cord too... thank you for this video. "Caked in paint" is exactly what this window is 🤢
I understand it’s a beginners guide ( I’ve been doing sashes for 30 years) but I always tell people before they take the parting bead off. Just screw a screw an inch under the top sash , incase it’s no longer attached to the cords and could otherwise come crashing down once it free
In the pdf it says mark the box frame at the same measurement point ..2" above where your rebate starts. Is this the same formula for both top and bottom sashes..?
The purpose of sash Windows was, in the summer you open the top and the bottom. The hot air rising will then flow out the top of the window allowing cool air from outside to come in at the bottom. In winter you keep the top one closed. Then the hot air stays in. Fresh air will come in at the bottom.
@@sashwindowschool3375 I thought so lol. I bravely took on a sash job on a very large window despite never having done it before your video really helped. How do you choose your cord thickness and what brand do you use?
I am gob-smacked. Have renovated a seriously old, damaged sash. Struggling like mad to re-hang with weights (omg). This video (and your free pdf) is gold to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! This is the clearest, video on the subject out there - absolutely no doubt. You deserve the highest place in heaven.
So glad my video has helped. Easy when you know how.
@@sashwindowschool3375 And seriously awkward when you don't know how. Cheers Phil!
@@sueknight154 No problem
Thanks for the refresher. We have 77 windows to restore on our old abandoned mansion we are restoring. Tips like you just demonstrated will help immensely.
You guys rock! I've just checked out your TH-cam channel and its amazing!! I'm glad my video has helped. If you need any one to one help just drop me an email through the support tab on my website www.sashwindowschool.com
I am so proud of myself. A senior, I watched the video and replaced the sash cords in my 118 year old house. Because of the storm windows, the double hung window glass hadn't been cleaned in over 30 years. Thank you for posting such a thorough video. I used my own method for determining the length of the cord, and it worked. Now, just 25 windows to go. 😅
Glad the video helped, its never too late to learn new things! Keeps the brain working.
I dont know why you stopped making videos but this video just saved me over $2000 dollars on my old windows... I took it step by step, and it was just as you described. After only paying $100 dollars to repair the broke glass in both windows i was done
That’s amazing, glad I could help😊
@@sashwindowschool3375 lol my spelling was horrible in my comment 😂😂 I fixed it.. but thank you again.
Thanks Phil! I am a carpentry diploma student and this video help me to make a clear mind in maintenance of windows! Thanks very much!
Glad it helped Chris, good luck with your diploma 💪
I have done them for years badly, you have just shown me the little extra stuff to help us do it properly. Thank you great explaination
Glad it helped
Clear presentation of how to do it, tips and tricks to ease the job. Downloaded the pdf which pulls it all together and is good to refer to. Only need the weather to clear up now so I don't freeze whilst I replace the cords. Thanks for your help.
Hi Colin, thanks for the feedback. I am of putting the final touches on a members only online course with individual lessons / bonuses on how to replace sash cords and get over any problems you may encounter while replacing them. I am looking for people to test out the course before we launch, if you are interested please email me at info@sashwindowschool.com
Thanks
Phil
Thanks for the warning about the upper sash. I have one without any ropes and narrowly missed being clobbered by it recently. Trying to rehang my 100 year old windows and needing info on uppers with chains, not ropes. Your video had a lot of additional useful info.
Great video thanks! Instead of using 40mm ovals to hold cords we use small vice grips close to sash runner, works a treat and is quick to attach and undo. Like your tip with the tape, to stop cords fraying. Also the screws are a good idea as nailing is slow and tricky to do on some cords.We also wax the side of the sashes with an old candle to make sashes run smoothly. Do you use pan head screws? Would pan heads hold
cords down better maybe?
Hi. V good. Made it look so easy, also very correct about old paint making renewal difficult, but if you watch other video on fixing OLD windows they show few methods how to deal with that without destroying woodwork. Thanks
Thanks for the comment, always good to watch a few videos to get different perspectives.
Top video. I'm about to give it a go, and replace a pane of glass too. Already did one sash window, but only the bottom needed fixing but I had so much trouble getting the weight covers off which I now realise was probably because I didn't take off the parting beads!
Hope it all went well.
@@sashwindowschool3375 yeah went ok, your video was invaluable, many thanks
Excellent! Thank you mate!
Love your videos Phil, always clear and to the point. My side stops are nailed in and also held in place by the top and bottom stops. The nails are really long so i cant get the blighters free. Do i just have to snip the nails?
Great video! I've bookmarked this to refer to it next spring when it warms up a bit 😁
Glad you find it helpful, download the free PDF in the link for reference😁
I replaced an old original broken sash cord on a heavily painted window frame more simply without any disassembly. I used a hacksaw to cut out one side of the original double pulley, attached a new cord to a powerful small magnet, installed a new pulley and attached the other end of the cord to the top/side of the window using a screwed in small metal clip that extended s lightly into the channel - no mess - a lot less work - no repainting -works perfectly well.
Wow, can you show me a video of how you done it? email me info@sashwindowschool.com
I do not understand what you did could you demonstrate it?
I would love to see a video of your method, any chance you could make one? Please!
Can you do a "how to fix both staff and parting beads with draught-preventing, seals rebated into beads, How do you do top and bottom? ?With long life self-adhesive foam 10x 5mm" Ensure frame is well clean and dry first, before adhesive bites.
How do you get the painters from not destroying brushes, on cyclical re-painting? Is there a better draught seal to beat the painters need to paint over the draught seals? My contractor recently both left large gaps between brush and sash, and also sent his painters in, and who painted over the brushes. Old vertical sliding windows mostly went along wjth coal fires. These needed a big draught up the chimney fro, the window sash gaps, or the smoke would not go up the chimney. This draught is not needed any more.
Good instructional video.
But I have to say, perhaps repairing a window sash from scratch might be a bit more easy to follow rather than contend with a window that's not got a broken cord.
Plus, I couldn't find the PDF (only your transcript is displayed). Has it been removed?
novice repairer -
Paul
NSW Australia
Beginers guide to mucking up a chisel 😂Good video, can’t believe you did that to a chisel though aha.
Glad you liked the video. (I only ever use old blunt chisels for sash window work, the good chisels are kept for best)
Hi there - do you have a tutorial on how to replace the glazing? I have double glazing, and I am not sure the new glazing has the same weight, so I might need a new cord
I'm in the process of making a video on how to glaze.
Was just fixing a rotten sill and of course the second sash cord goes at the worst possible time. Now I need to learn how to replace a sash cord too... thank you for this video. "Caked in paint" is exactly what this window is 🤢
Always caked in paint! Glad the video helped
@@sashwindowschool3375 fixed in the end! Thank you!
Really helpful. Appreciate that
No problem.
Thanks Philip, any chance you can come and replace mine here in Somerset West in South Africa?
Hi Rupert, you pay the air fare and I'm there!!
@@sashwindowschool3375 Pity I can't do that , I've got 8 massive ones that need replacing!
I understand it’s a beginners guide ( I’ve been doing sashes for 30 years) but I always tell people before they take the parting bead off. Just screw a screw an inch under the top sash , incase it’s no longer attached to the cords and could otherwise come crashing down once it free
Very good point Martin. Thanks for the comment
Great video, well explained. So simple even I could do it. I was so impressed I subscribed. 8-)
I think your more than capable Jim, thanks for the comment, love your videos too😁
😂
Great. Thank you so much
No problem.
What diameter replacement cord? 1/4” or 5/8”?
In the pdf it says mark the box frame at the same measurement point ..2" above where your rebate starts. Is this the same formula for both top and bottom sashes..?
Yes Robert, the same for the upper and lower sashes
I never knew you could screw in the cords to the sash. I tied a knot.
The purpose of sash Windows was, in the summer you open the top and the bottom. The hot air rising will then flow out the top of the window allowing cool air from outside to come in at the bottom. In winter you keep the top one closed. Then the hot air stays in. Fresh air will come in at the bottom.
Your absolutely correct.
Excellent thank you
My pleasure
1:58 i know it’s obvious but thank you
Glad the video helped
@@sashwindowschool3375 i have a strange question regarding parting bead. May i ask?
yes, go for it@@ikust007
@@sashwindowschool3375 how the hell
can I put them back (new ones )without damaging them??
PDF is not free ! You have too pay!!
At the 4 min mark you said Staff bead did you not mean Parting bead?
Ha Ha, yes your right, I did say Staff bead when I should have Parting bead🙃
@@sashwindowschool3375 I thought so lol. I bravely took on a sash job on a very large window despite never having done it before your video really helped. How do you choose your cord thickness and what brand do you use?
@@paulb9769 We usually use 6mm cord. you can get it here www.reddiseals.com/product/polyester-sash-cord/
@@sashwindowschool3375 Thanks I ended up buying Everlasto 'Red Wrapper' 7mm seems to have worked perfectly.
Thanks for that.
You're welcome
Thank you
You're welcome
brilliant
Thank you
Looks like the free pdf didn't last for two years. It's now $7 USD.
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