You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account. Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. Skip to content Step 6 — How to install new sash cord and re-install window sashes The next step is to re-rope the sash weights. This is the real deal You can tell that this is the same type of rope that was originally used… Old and new The first step before making ANY cuts is to fish the rope through the pulley with a small weight.
The knot is tucked into the side of the sash You might need to screw in the knot to the sash. Share this: Twitter Facebook Pinterest. Like this: Like Loading April 19, at am. Amy and Joe says:. April 23, at pm. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Enter your comment here Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Email required Address never made public. Name required. Follow Following. Under New Management Join other followers.
Sign me up. Already have a WordPress. Hold the cord to gently lower the weight, then cut and remove the visible sash cord. Access the weight, pulley, and the rest of the sash cord by removing the panel cover or window casing in the jamb. Use a screwdriver to pull out any screws and gently pry off the panel cover.
Need help locating these parts? Remove any remaining pieces of sash cord. Clean and spray the pulley with a lubricant. Run a new cord through the pulley. Tie the cord to the weight through the hole at its top. Cut along the edge with a razor blade or utility knife, then remove the screws in the plate and lift it out. In very old houses, there are usually no access plates. In this case, you must remove the entire inside frame of the window. Remove the weight from the inside of the frame and untie the sash cord.
Using the two broken pieces of the old cord, measure the length of sash chain needed to rehang the window. Cut the chain to the correct length, allowing several extra inches so it can be looped through the sash weight and fastened. Attach a small weight to one end of the chain anything small enough to feed through the pulley will do, Push the weighted end of the chain in over the pulley at the top of the window frame.
Feed in the chain until it is visible in the access plate at the bottom of the frame, then remove the small weight. Now attach the sash weight to the chain. Loop the chain through the weight and bind the end to the chain with sturdy wire using pliers to pull it tight. Set the window sash back into place at the edge of the window frame-you may need help again at this point. Attach the chain to one side of the sash, using a wood screw to hold it in place in the slot. Attach the chain to the other side of the sash and raise the window bottom sash to its highest position, bracing it against the parting stop.
Check the position of the sash weight, the bottom of the weight should be about 3 inches above the sill, Il the weight is not in the right place, adjust the sash chain at both sides of the sash to correct its position. Finally, when the weights on both sides of the sash are properly placed and the sash hangs evenly, replace the access plate or inside window frame.
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