https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/barking-sash-window-repairs-near-me/ Window Sash Repairs Most homeowners don't think much about window sashes -- as long as they open, close, and keep outside air out and the interior air in. As time passes window sashes may get worn out and cause air leaks, drafts or even stuck sashes. With a sash propped up on a DIY easel, the author works glazing points into gaps. He also scrapes paint off the frame and applies wood preserver. Sash Weights If your windows are not opening and closing with ease or are sluggish the way they should, a defective counterbalancing system could be the cause. This could be due to a missing or damaged sash chain or cord or an unattached or misaligned sash weight, or a broken pulley. The sash weights are tiny boxes, usually constructed of cast iron that serve to support the sash as well as support the counter-weight system in the window. The sash weights are situated on the bottom rails of every window frame. They are protected by wood panels that can be removed to reveal their position. These panels can be removed to allow access to the sash-weight pockets to clean or repair them, or even replace them. If you've been using sash windows for a long time, it's likely that you have a problem with weights on the sash that cause them to sag or catch. The weights could be too heavy (they should be a bit heavier than the top sash) or installed in a way that isn't correct. To remedy this issue take out the stops (the trim that runs along the inside edge of the window at the point where it meets the frame to keep it in position). Set them aside. This requires you to be gentle in order to not damage the shape of your meeting rails. Then, you can use a hammer or mallet to break the stiles from the rails and examine them for damage or for any repairs that must be made. After examining the rails and stiles of the sash some dust sheets on the floor and begin working. Begin by removing the wood pegs with a pin-pun