Great video, thanks. I don't know what they where thinking when they designed these. 'Oh that rope will never break, let's make it's horrible to access''
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. I was disappointed though that you didn't show the final step. It was the reason for us choosing your video.
Thanks for this video! I just bought a 3 story, 7,500 square foot, Queen Anne-style, Victorian home, that was built in 1904. It has 102 of these windows, and I've been going crazy, trying to figure out how to get them open!!! Haha. I certainly appreciate your help!😋
I've replaced the sash cords on over 200 windows. Normally I can open the weight access door by just loosening the lower half of the parting bead. The only time I remove the parting bead is when I am removing the upper sash. I also recommend a stronger sash cord. I only use Samson Spot Cord #5. Only sold on-line.
Robert. You've done WAY more windows than I. Hat off to you. I'm looking up the Samson Spot Cord. Thanks for the 'tip' I too want to give the longest lasting result to clients I can.
@@williammcmillan6475 I charge $75 to $100 per window to replace the sash cords. Maybe another $100 if I have to strip paint and/or re-glaze. A replacement window will run $700 to $800, with installation.
Very helpful video. Unfortunately, I have two, metal guides on the sides of the windows that I can't remove without bending. They cover the weight doors and lock the window in place.
Jonathan - Well... nothings' easy. The window doesn't work properly at the moment. So you got nothing to loose. Bend that thing, pull it out so you can get at the weights to make the repair, then put it back into place. Be audacious, be brave! Have courage go forward and be triumphant.
One of the ways of making a weight is by using a piece of scaffold pole/tube and filling with molten lead, use a piece of thick wire bent into a loop and place it into the scaffold tube before the last 75mm/3” ish of lead is poured into the top - this forms the loop to attach the sash cord to. The length of the tube needs to be determined by the weight on the other side by weighing it. It’s starting to sound complicated but it’s not. It can be calculated but just tell by looking, maybe make the new one a bit longer, then you can always cut it down to match the heaviness (likely hood it’s going to be shorter). Not easy to explain in words and you may have sorted it by now, but if you need more info (or anyone else) I’d be glad to help. Overhauling sliding sash windows has been one of my favourite things to do. It make a tutorial video to show all the ins and outs ( outs and ins ) of sash windows, share some trade tips.
You need to slow down your movements and just take your time moving the camera and maybe position your camera so you can use both hands a stand is not that expensive.
@@KentSchneeveisi was more concerned @5:50 when you rubbed your fingers on the edge after just pulling the stop bead off - I really COL , cringed out loud, and said ouch. Yep definitely a three handed operation, filming and taking out a sash window..
guy, your method of taping yourself is making me vomit... Do i really need to ride along for every single movement you make? How about a tripod next time.
