Knowing the parts of your old window will help you understand how those classic double sash (or double hung) windows work, and what kind of maintenance they might need.
great explanation of the window parts. its very clear you know your stuff and I'm impressed you actually do maintenance on windows that old. If you make another video you should make it of taking the window apart and some of the maintenance since you do a good job at identifying all the components. Not many people have windows that old so most of the you tube videos on replacing windows aren't as helpful. Nice job!
anyone have any ideas where i could find a replacement for one of those old storm windows? i have some that are very similar but im missing a couple of those inserts
my windows are very similar to these. one window wont stay open. the sash cord seems to just move up and down with the window and get bunched above it when lifted, like the weight isnt moving or something. is it possible to fix by myself?
Cord probably broke in the weight pocket. I know this is 2 years old but you can get to the weight pocket by pulling the casing, or if you’re lucky your jams have access doors.
For single pane windows, they used to make a device with two big magnets and you put cleaning pads sandwiched on either side of the glass between the magnets, then slid the whole thing back and forth until the glass was clean. I don't know who sells them now.
After the stop is removed window will swing inside and you can clean it in place. The cord should have enough give. In Edinburgh I've seen lots with hinges that can support the window piece in this operation.
Good sash cords will outlast you, chains simply aren’t worth the expense unless the sash is extremely heavy, which is their real shining feature, the load capacity
