Hello
I am looking for a source for tilt window sashes. My house has a large number of odd sized windows and I think it would be easier to make the windows if I can only find the sash hardware that allows windows to tilt in for cleaning. Can anyone help me find them?
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DK if this will lead you anywhere, but you are probably not going to convert your windows without some work to the jambs. It isn't as simple as a couple of screws. You might start by looking for a Window specialty outlet and discussing options there. Could be some things I haven't run in to, but I think in the end for you to be able to tilt non tilting windows, you're going to buy sash packs for every window you want to do that to. That's basically new sashes, new jamb liners, new hardware. The down side is that's going to run you more than $5 a pop, the upside is they're very easy to install, and when compared to new units, they're economical. So if you're out more dough than you intended, at least you can DIY if you're handy enough with a screw driver to know which end points away from you.
Thank you for replying. I'm still looking for a source of jamb liners. Skip Benson
I am a little confused as to your objective. Do you plan on making the sash yourself, and just want to buy the hardware?
I think I might have mis read as well. Thought you just wanted to convert existing.
Absolutely! I'm looking for jamb liners and hardware as I can do the woodworking. No sweat! Skip
Skip,
I'm waiting to see what WINSTALL has to offer. I've tried a few times to get window manufacturers to sell me hardware components and got nowhere. If he has a source, this will be beneficial for me as well!
Out of curiosity, how often do you think you'll be cleaning the windows? Speaking for myself, it doens't happen all that often! <g>
Have you manufactured sash before? What sort of wood will you use, and what type of sticking and joinery?
Regards,
Ragnar
Ragnar
I will be making the sash of pine as that hold up best in weather. Probably will use lumber made up of small pieces that have been glued together in a factory. I have made several large immoble windows and several multi light windows. One was curved on a 17 foot radius and had five different sectiona. Two sections had 2 lights by 6. Two sections had 4 lights by 6 high and the other had 12 light by 6 high. They were all cope and stick with tenons. It took a while but it was fun.
Sounds like you know what you're getting into. <g>
How long ago did you make the pine sash? The reason that I ask is that up in Seattle, all the old timers swear by fir. Personally, I've seen window sash less than 5 years old made of hemlock that you can stick your finger into due to rot. I've also seen finger-jointed pine stops that were coming apart at each and every joint after about 4 years. By contrast, most of the fir sash I work with is over 80 years old. Unless it's been seriously neglected, it's in good condition even after all that time.
I'm not trying to knock your method -- just sharing my experiences with you. Perhaps the climate is kinder to pine down in Alameda.
I CAN HELP YOU. I HAVE PUT IN ABOUT 2- 3K SASH KITS FROM 5 MAJOR MFG COS.
I HAVE ALSO CONVERTED OLD ROP/WEIGHT AND PULLEY UNITS TO TILT SASH WINDOWS SAVING THE OLD GLASS AND SASH...
TELL ME EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH AND I WILL WALK YOU THROUGH IT.
I want to make the windows using insulated glass. What I want to buy is the sash mechanism that allows me to pull the upper and lower window to the inside inorder to wash the outside without climbing a ladder. I realize I can buy replacement windows that have this capability. What I want is the hardware to place in the existing window frame that will allow me to make new windows that will open from the inside for washing. I live in am historic neighborhood that will not allow changes to the exterior of the building.
Skip
Blaine Hardware sells them. YOu should be able to find them on line. Also.... Marvin and Semco have the best that i have used. Where do you live? I could locate the nearest Marvin dealer and give you the Part #'s so you could order them. I have been selling and installing Marvin's for about 15 yrs. There Jamb liner and and sash pins are the best....
Thanks. I know of a couple Marvin dealers here in the Bay Ares. I live in Alamda Ca. I will try to find Blaine Hardware on line. Thanks again for your info.