https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/bicester-sash-window-repairs-near-me/ Window Sash Repairs The majority of homeowners don't pay attention to window sashes as long as they're able to open and close and keep the air inside and the outside air out. But with time, they can start to wear out, causing drafts, air leaks or even sashes that stick. With a sash propped on a DIY easel and a glass, the artist creates glazing points into a gap. He also scrapes paint off the frame and then applies a wood preserver. Sash Weights If windows aren't opening and closing smoothly or are sticking due to a problem with the counter-balancing system, it's possible that a may be to blame. This can occur due to a damaged or damaged chain/sash cord or an unattached or misaligned sash weight, or a broken pulley. The sash weights are small boxes, typically constructed of cast iron that support the sash and balance the window's counter-weight system. They are situated in the bottom rails of every window frame, covered by an access panel of wood which can be opened to reveal their whereabouts. The panels can be removed to allow access to the sash-weight pockets to clean, repair or replace them. There could be a problem with the sashweights, if you've been using your sash windows for over a period of time. They could lean or catch. The weights could be too heavy (they should be a bit heavier than the top sash) or they've been installed improperly. To fix this problem, first pull off the stops (the trim that runs along the inside edges of the window that joins the frame and keeps it in place) and then set them aside. You'll need to do this with care so as not to harm the appearance of the overlapping rails. You can then use a hammer or mallet to separate the stiles and rails and check the rails for damage or any repairs that must be done. After you've examined the stiles and rails lay down dust sheets and begin working on the sash itself. Begin by taking the wood pegs out of the mortise an