Window Balance Repair Figure A: Anatomy of a Window Balance. Our window uses a “block-and-tackle” balance. ... Carefully ...

Q: I have three windows with glass that's either cracked or fogged. These windows, original to my early 1980s house, are double-hung and framed in wood, with vinyl on the frame and a string-type ...

Each sash can move independently to allow for ventilation. Sash windows work by using a system of cords and counterweights hidden within the frame. These weights balance the sashes, making them easy ...

Q–Our house has double-hung windows that go up and down, and there are tubular spring balances to keep the sash in position when raised.Several of these balances no longer work, so we have to ...

Q: I live in a 1980 rancher with original wood, non-tilt, double-hung windows. I was raising the lower sash to let in fresh air when I heard a loud noise, like a metal spring breaking, and the ...

Q–I have a couple of very old double-hung wood windows with damaged sash cords, making opening and closing them very difficult. How do I replace them? A–Unless you live near water, I would ...

This article was originally published with the title “ Improved Sash Balance ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 37 No. 13 (September 1877), p. 198 doi:10.1038 ...

Most conventional sash windows, ... Future Directions: During the summer months, figuring out just the right balance between windows open and shades drawn is key to keeping your home cool.

Q. The windows in our house are old and don't work well. We have to use blocks of wood to hold the lower part up when we want the windows open. A neighbor said this was dangerous, but we don't ...

Sash windows are commonly found on Georgian or Victorian houses and date back to at least the 1670s. ... These weights balance the sashes, making them easy to lift and hold in position.