Window Weight Access for Old Windows
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ค. 2024
- How to gain access to the window weights so the sash cord rope can be renewed. These double-hung sash windows come in many different styles, some have access door, some don't. This window is in a house built in the 1930's in CA with plaster walls.
This primary function of this video is to show what is necessary to do to remove the access panel, to gain access to the weights. Keep in mind that your window may be different.
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Good trick with the 2 putty knives and the pry bar. Thank you
Great video, thanks. I don't know what they where thinking when they designed these. 'Oh that rope will never break, let's make it's horrible to access''
To be fair , it's not a job that needs doing frequently, these can last for 100+ years.
This video is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for making it!
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. I was disappointed though that you didn't show the final step. It was the reason for us choosing your video.
Hi - My apologies for not showing the last steps. That was poor . I don't know what happened. Usually I'm thorough from start to finish.
@@KentSchneeveis thank you 😊
I found some of these in my yard didn’t know what they were till know
Great video and tips. Appreciate it. Some videos make it look easy with no paint. Im sure this scenario is more of what I’ll run into.
I hear that. 😉
Thanks for this video! I just bought a 3 story, 7,500 square foot, Queen Anne-style, Victorian home, that was built in 1904. It has 102 of these windows, and I've been going crazy, trying to figure out how to get them open!!! Haha. I certainly appreciate your help!😋
Great video to add to the toolbelt! Love your patience at taking the old wood off. Slow and methodical seems key.
Mine has a metal track inside that seals the windows. How do I get those out before I can release the window?
Slow and methodical is a sign of caring. Seems we could use more of that right? Right!
Omg thank you for this video!
Thanks 😊
Thank you!
glad to be helpful
@@KentSchneeveis very helpful. Thanks again
Thank you sir.
It was very odd to watch you go to all that work to take apart the window sash and NOT replace the ropes.
I've replaced the sash cords on over 200 windows. Normally I can open the weight access door by just loosening the lower half of the parting bead. The only time I remove the parting bead is when I am removing the upper sash. I also recommend a stronger sash cord. I only use Samson Spot Cord #5. Only sold on-line.
Robert. You've done WAY more windows than I. Hat off to you. I'm looking up the Samson Spot Cord. Thanks for the 'tip' I too want to give the longest lasting result to clients I can.
What’s the cost difference repair vs replacement ? Thanks
@@williammcmillan6475 I charge $75 to $100 per window to replace the sash cords. Maybe another $100 if I have to strip paint and/or re-glaze. A replacement window will run $700 to $800, with installation.
1:15 - 1:21 was so anxiety inducing, could swear it was a crackhead trying to break into a house to rob....lol
lol
Very helpful video. Unfortunately, I have two, metal guides on the sides of the windows that I can't remove without bending. They cover the weight doors and lock the window in place.
Jonathan - Well... nothings' easy. The window doesn't work properly at the moment. So you got nothing to loose. Bend that thing, pull it out so you can get at the weights to make the repair, then put it back into place. Be audacious, be brave! Have courage go forward and be triumphant.
Would like to see the coat hanger method - use a lead mouse.
Me too.
What could I recommend when one of my windows does not have a weight, what else could I put on it to hold it up?
Look on-line for old weights. Buy a smallish one then add extra super big washers if neeeded
One of the ways of making a weight is by using a piece of scaffold pole/tube and filling with molten lead, use a piece of thick wire bent into a loop and place it into the scaffold tube before the last 75mm/3” ish of lead is poured into the top - this forms the loop to attach the sash cord to. The length of the tube needs to be determined by the weight on the other side by weighing it. It’s starting to sound complicated but it’s not. It can be calculated but just tell by looking, maybe make the new one a bit longer, then you can always cut it down to match the heaviness (likely hood it’s going to be shorter). Not easy to explain in words and you may have sorted it by now, but if you need more info (or anyone else) I’d be glad to help. Overhauling sliding sash windows has been one of my favourite things to do. It make a tutorial video to show all the ins and outs ( outs and ins ) of sash windows, share some trade tips.
Why would anyone design something that is so likely to break and so difficult to fix?
You need to slow down your movements and just take your time moving the camera and maybe position your camera so you can use both hands a stand is not that expensive.
Agreed . One person said they get sea sick watching the videos.
@@KentSchneeveisi was more concerned @5:50 when you rubbed your fingers on the edge after just pulling the stop bead off - I really COL , cringed out loud, and said ouch. Yep definitely a three handed operation, filming and taking out a sash window..
I think at some point I ended up bleeding on this job - Lol
Seems like a late-stage MS patient took the video
How bout try to hold the camera still.. I need a seasick pill after watching this.
Yeah - sorry about that. Someone else said they felt like they were in a washing machine.
Because that's how they shot the Jason Bourne series.
The camera was mounted solid , lay off the booze.
Why are you wearing a mask alone indoors?
Old paint ( maybe lead ) hundred year old dust.
guy, your method of taping yourself is making me vomit... Do i really need to ride along for every single movement you make? How about a tripod next time.