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https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/chesham-sash-window-repairs-near-me/ Sash Window Repairs If windows in sash don't receive regular maintenance, they may become ineffective. This can result in drafts as well as energy loss and moisture damage. Paint can crack and peel, leaving the timber exposed to the elements. Expert joiners will paint the wood or re-stain it, fixing any damage. An easel is a helpful tool for working on sash windows because it gives you a solid base to work from. A reliable scraper is vital. Broken or worn Sash Cords Over time, sash cables are prone to becoming brittle. They can snap or break. This is often due to a underlying problem with the window or broken pulleys, but it can also happen when the sash is opened and closed repeatedly. When this occurs the sash is likely to be difficult to move up and down without sagging or requiring a lot of effort. To repair broken sash cables Open the window. Locate the parting bead. This is a thin wood strip that divides the upper and lower sashes. Utilizing an screwdriver, gently pry the bead loose from the frame. After removing the bead, you can now begin to remove the sash. Once the sash has been removed, you'll have to locate the two weights made of cast iron that are stored in pockets on either side. Typically, there's one weight in the back (towards the outside of the window frame) and the other in front (towards the interior side of the frame). Remove both weights from their pockets and put them aside. After taking out the counterweights from the sash channels, remove the access panel. Depending on the kind of window you have, there could be screws or a chisel available to help you remove this panel. You'll be able to observe the spring coil that retracts the sash cords once the panel has been removed. If it's not working correctly, you will be able to hear the window trying to move, or feel some resistance. Re-coiling the spring will fix this problem. After the spring is re-coiling you can t

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