Hi All,
Do any of you know of a resource for buying wood window sash by mail order? I live in Santa Cruz, CA and there are as few outfits locally that make custom replacement sash but they are a bit spendy. They are best suited to high end custom work and I on the other hand am contemplating repairs on a small rustic cabin.
I like the look of a simple divided lite sash (2×2,2×3 lite pattern). I wouldn’t be surprised to hear there is a millwork company willing to ship nationwide that cranks these out as a specialty much more affordably than any of the local custom shops can.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Karl
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Karl
I have one link but dont know anything about them.
The're a long way from you but.......
http://www.oldfashionedwindows.com/index.html
Doug
I'm not sure what exactly you're looking for, but you might try an architectural salvage yard or recycled building material store. it would be cheaper to rehab something that you like than to get something new and custom.
Or, you could make your own if you had table saw, router, and time.
good luck.
zak
There's an outfit working out of Iowa, I believe around the quad cities that will price and ship your windows. I do not have the contact information with me (its at home). They've been very freindly to deal with so far and have been very accomodating with providing me quotes for my project (2 different scopes so far...). I've just getting started with our window project and will be ordering some wooden storm sashes and a couple of 13-over-1 replacement sashes to fit into my existing casings some time soon after the new year. If we can keep the thread alive, I'll let everyone know how it goes.
By the way, the prices are very reasonable compared to the local shops I've talked to around my area (Kansas City, MO).
Rasher, It sounds like you may have the contact I am looking for. When you do have the contact info I would really appreciate it.Thanks, karl
Try this link:
http://www.adamsarch.com/
There website doesn't have a whole lot of inspiration, but they do provide pretty quick quotes.
Robert,
Thanks for the link. I will try them for a quote. That is exactly the kind of thing I was looking for.
Karl
Well, let me know what you think, and maybe if you find anyone else, as I'm still considering options.
Good luck.
I know this is a long way from your address....but!
Try Salb Sash & Door, Chicago, Ill. 312-247-7255
Give them the frame opening size and lite pattern.
Single sash, double hung, top or bottom, barn sash, 1-3/8" or 1-3/4"
stock. Friction fit, spring balance, old style weights & rope/chain.
Ask for it to be shipped KD (knocked down) via ups. Usually comes in a
cardboard tube. Put the sash together, square it, pin it, cut the glass and glaze it.
Prime it, paint, hang it ....smile!
Average of $50 -100 per sash!
.................Iron Helix
Iron,Thanks for the tip. Close at hand isn't really an issue. Shipping dis assembled in a tube sounds like a great idea.I will look into your source.Thank you,
Karl
The big problem is who takes responsibility for getting the sash to fit right. Given that you're putting new ones in existing jambs, the ideal thing is to find a small local shop or individual who will come to your job site, measure, and take complete responsibility for the job. Maybe an old retired guy with a garage shop, who's run out of projects to do and wants a little cash.... Maybe some day I'll be that guy. ;-)
-- J.S.
John, you bring up some good points. In my case I am not to particular about the precise sizing as I will be assembling my own jambs onsite and many of the windows will be fixed sash and a handful might be hinged as casements.I am not looking for a premade window that just needs a rough opening but rather a supplier of sash who saves me the task of setting up a router/shaper and doing the real precision joinery. With the sash onsite I can assemble the jambs and frame the window openings in the walls accordingly.
The project I am looking at is a very simple rustic cabin that wouldn't really fit in if it had new windows from one of the major manufacturers.Keep the suggestions coming as this project is still in the conceptual stage.thanks,
karl
> I am not to particular about the precise sizing as I will be assembling my own jambs onsite ....
I that case, you're in luck. Check out Habitat for Humanity, they have stores in major cities where they sell off oddball and donated stuff. Check your local lumber yards for "boneyard" specials, windows that were ordered and returned because the specs got screwed up. Check e-bay and Craig's list. Look at garage sales. Look for remodelers who may be demoing some windows.
Because you can adapt your design to use what's available, you can save a lot on these windows.
-- J.S.
Here's a link on the wrong coast. Picking up a set of storms this week, but so far the guy's been very cooperative, knowledgable and reasonable.
http://www.smithrestorationsash.com/
thanks for the link
The website does a great job of describing their services and expertise.karl