Wood tilt double hung window
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01-05-08, 11:16 AM
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Wood tilt double hung window
I recently tried to pull down the top sash of an all wood double hung window. The window hadn't been open in a while and was stuck. On the third try it finally came free and the force pushed it outward, past the spring balances, and as a consequence seperated completely from the window frame and fell out. My question is it normal for the window to do that or is there some type of stop that allows the window to tilt inward but not outward.
Thanks in advance.
- Tom
Thanks in advance.
- Tom
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01-05-08, 11:39 AM
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No, that doesn't sound normal. But there's a lot of different brands of windows out there and it would be impossible to know the workings of all of them. If you have a specific question a few closeup digital pictures might help us visualize what you've got, and what you're describing.
The only thing I could imagine is that maybe you have a "tilt pack" type window (they have a spring loaded vinyl jamb that you have to push in on each side in order to tip the wood sash in). If the tilt packs are "spread" in the middle, this might encourage that sort of behavior. Normally they are not designed to tip out... only in. I have a couple Marvin tilts in my kitchen. I curse them every time the wife wants to wash them.
The only thing I could imagine is that maybe you have a "tilt pack" type window (they have a spring loaded vinyl jamb that you have to push in on each side in order to tip the wood sash in). If the tilt packs are "spread" in the middle, this might encourage that sort of behavior. Normally they are not designed to tip out... only in. I have a couple Marvin tilts in my kitchen. I curse them every time the wife wants to wash them.
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01-06-08, 12:39 PM
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I have vinyl spring balances that are help in place by squeezing the sides of them and fitting them into wood channels that are part of the moulding. When the window sash fell out the outside wood channels broke apart. I will need to remove the old outside channels (not sure how they are attached so any help or suggestions is welcomed) and replace them. I've order new window sashes and spring balances. I am a novice to this so any suggestions, tips is appreciated.
- Tom
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01-10-08, 04:39 AM
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I have been in contact with the manufacturer. A service rep has been out to look at the window. The bad news is the channel is part of the window frame construction. The window is 10 years old and the manufacturer has gone to a completely different design. I'm thinking if they cannot fix the current frame with the right pieces then the whole window should be replaced with the new design.
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01-10-08, 04:46 PM
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I had a window problem with my 15 year old Caradco windows. They were bought by jeld-wen, and I was able to get a "zap-pack" replacement kit with new jamb liners and new uppler and lower sash. 15 minute install.
