Slow-drying oil-based exterior primer has a long history for repainting and spot-priming deteriorated surfaces on older homes. But you may not be able to purchase oil-based paints in your area. Unless a painted surface is chalking or peeling, existing paint in good condition may not need primer. Step 1 Prep: Windows protected by storm sash typically require painting every 20 years.
Without exterior storms, maintenance depends on climate, exposure, and condition; five to 10 years is average. Spot glazing is the removal of loose, deteriorated putty without removing firmly adhered material at risk of breaking glass.
Condition the wood if necessary, and prime bare wood and chalking or weathered surfaces. Step 2 To paint a window from outside, pull the upper sash partially down and push the lower sash partially up to gain access to the meeting rail.
Neatly paint the meeting rail and about three inches of the stiles and muntins below it, taking care to keep paint off the top of the meeting rail which gets the interior finish.
Mark that measurement on the shortest parting bead in the kit shown. Cut it to length. Tap the bead into its dado with the pile weatherstripping facing out. Then rerout the groove and reinsert the strip. Measure up from that mark to the top bead and down from the mark to the sill.
The strips on the upper part of the bead should face out. Trim the top end of the bead square; trim the bottom end to match the angle of the sill. Repeat for the bead on the opposite jamb. The fit should be tight enough to hold them in place. Reinstall the sash, stops, and sash lock. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. How to Seal Old Windows. By Josh Garskof. Pinterest Email Pocket Flipboard. When combined with a good storm window, this system is as effective as a new insulated unit at stopping air infiltration.
Anatomy of Double-Hung Windows Leigh Wells Old-fashioned double-hung windows are so called because they have two sash, each suspended from a pair of cords or chains with weights on one end. If your windows are failing or an addition is in the works, shop wisely. First, identify the stop moulding, the vertical strip on the window frame against which the sash slides. If it is screwed in place, remove the screws. Score the paint or varnish at any joints to loosen them.
Then pry off the stop moulding by sliding a flat prybar between two putty knives behind the joint. The knives protect the wood. With luck, any nails may pop off with the wood. Once loose, bow the strip it to release the ends. Before detaching the cord from the pulley and weight, clamp the cord to keep the weight from falling into the weight chamber.
With the stop removed and the sash out of the way, look for a small door sitting in the bottom of the sash channel secured with a screw. Remove the screw. As you reach for the cords inside the weight pocket, note which weight goes with each sash, or mark them unobtrusively. To restring the top sash, remove the parting bead on one side.
The parting bead a narrow strip of moulding on the far side of the pulley housing holds the top sash in place. Score the joints and slowly pry it out using a putty knife or pliers. Once you have the sashes, stop, and parting bead out, you can restring the weights. First, replace worn or painted sash cord with new rope cord Spot Cord from Samson Rope, in business since , is one brand: samsonrope.
Cut the new cord to the length of the old one. If the cord is missing, measure from the knot pocket on the sash stile to the top rail, and from the window header to the sill. Add the two measurements together to get an approximate length for the new cord. After locating the weights, feed a new length of rope through the pulley at the top down into the weight pocket until it reaches the weights.
Then thread the rope through the eyelet on the top of the weight and tie it off with a secure knot. Swing the weight back into the pocket, then reinstall all the parts in reverse order. Once the sash is in place, nail or screw the stops snug to the bottom of the sash. Slide the sashes up and down a few times to make sure everything fits and works effortlessly.
The earliest muntins were squat and fat, and they grew more graceful in the early 19th century. By the early 20th, the muntin profile on Colonial Revival houses had evolved into a composite of several styles. Anatomy of a Window The double-hung sash window is still the most common window found on American homes.
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