Old Wood Sash Window Repair

Without a coat of primer the wood will suck the oils out of the putty and turn it brittle prematurely.

Old wood sash window repair.

We restore and build old sash wood windows in oklahoma city tulsa kansas city wichita omaha denver dallas fort worth and austin. While residing in massachusetts pam learned restoration techniques on the fly first in an 1875 church she volunteered to help revive and then in her own home a 1930s dutch colonial in boston with 22 windows in dire need of repair. My favorite putty for wood sash. Jeld wen has a sash replacement kit for its wood clad siteline windows.

They can last 200 years. Fast skinning and ready for paint within 1 week. Old window tools supplies. But with a round of maintenance and a few repairs old wood sash windows will easily last another century.

Minor repairs can cost as little as 50 while repairing more extensive damage can cost 1 000 or more. Seal the wood with a coat of oil based primer. To eliminate drag in a window that fits squarely replace the hinge arms at the top and the bottom of the window. First make sure the window sash is square and centered in the window opening.

They can easily be taken apart to insert new rails or muntins cross pieces separating the panes. Window glazing is a combination of science and art that can only be developed with experience. Old wood windows were made to be repaired. Remove the sash from the window.

Keep in mind that window frame repair costs vary significantly depending on the type and amount of damage. Wood window rescue is a wood window repair wood sash restoration and historic window manufacturer. A slow curing 2 3 weeks glazing putty ideal for on site repairs and steel or wood sash. Marvin s ultimate tilt pac double hung sash replacement system window is available in sizes up to 10 feet high and 5 feet wide.

Where to find window sash replacements. This linseed oil based glazing putty is for in shop glazing only. Broken parts can be remade or whole sashes can be duplicated. You can buy the hinges at window hardware supply stores.

As a beginner start with sash from the barn or back room where your early results will be good enough as you improve your technique. Pam rodriguez didn t set out to restore old house windows for a living. Wood window restoration and repair is easier than you think. Wait another day until the epoxy is fully cured then hand sand the sash with 100 grit paper and wipe up all the dust with a tack cloth.

Prime the sash photo by david carmack.