How Do You Fix Double Hung Windows?
Double hung wood windows are popular because they are attractive and traditional. They can be opened to admit cool summer breezes but shut tightly against cold winter winds. Their construction is simple — two movable windows, or sashes, controlled by counterweights hanging in channels on both sides of the window frame allowing motion up and down along stops attached to the side jambs. Several things can go wrong with double hung windows but they’re all easily remedied with a few tools and readily available replacement parts. Step 1 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5033484/201958_Full.jpg’); }); Top and bottom sashes Look for the simple answer first. All double hung windows have sashes suspended between stops running up and down the side (or jamb) of the window. A bit of soap or paraffin along the jambs may free a sticky sash. If the sash can’t be freed, try cutting the layer of p
