The most common problems from sticking windows are the result of a poor paint job leaking onto the window frame. Once any paint is properly removed from the window, wax or soap can be used to rejuvenate the window's intended smooth open.
Yes you can open windows with broken sash cords; however, the windows will probably not stay open unless you replace the broken cords.
To open double hung windows, first unlock the window by turning the latch or lock. Then, raise the bottom sash by pushing it up, and lower the top sash by pulling it down. Make sure to hold the sashes securely while opening to prevent accidents.
The upright of a sash window is called a stile. There is a diagram showing this and the other names of parts of a sash window at `Windows - Window Sash' http://www.inquirewithin.biz/windows/window_sash.htm.
Yes, I have found energy efficient sash windows at www.boxsash.com in the UK. In the USA I located energy efficient sash windows at http://www.fjbassociates.com/work/untitled/windows.html.
Sash type windows are mainly use for letting in larger amounts of light and airflow compared to other smaller windows. Sash windows have been used in buildings for many years and are a more common sight in older buildings.
Sash springs for windows can improve energy efficiency by helping windows seal tightly, reducing drafts and heat loss. They also make it easier to open and close windows, improving ventilation and overall comfort in a home.
A sash window regularly has 2 sashes in which can be slid open. Depending on the retailer and window size, prices for sash windows can differ. One would need to have detailed measurements in order to properly quote prices.
Sash windows are not only an attractive choice for homes but also offer some functional advantages over other styles of windows. Sash windows have multi-lock options adding to home safety. They also offer great insulation properties.
Sash windows are extremely common, especially in apartment buildings, as they provide an easy to open and easily secured window style. They are a fairly popular choice for apartment buildings or upper stories in a home, but not so much for single story homes.
Replacing traditional windows with sash windows can offer benefits such as improved energy efficiency, better ventilation control, enhanced aesthetic appeal, and easier maintenance.
Weight and pulley windows operate in traditional architectural designs by using a system of counterweights and ropes to open and close the windows. The weights are hidden in the window frame and are connected to the sash with ropes. When the window is opened, the weights help to balance the sash, making it easier to move. This design allows for smooth and controlled operation of the windows.
Older sash windows stay up through the use of a rope (called a sash cord) and a counterbalanced lead weight, designed to match the weight of the sash. The sash cord is attached to the side of the sash, runs up the frame and over the top of a small pulley wheel, and then down the other side (hidden behind the frame) to a lead weight. When the sash is raised the weight is lowered, and vice versa. In modern sash windows and some new timber sash windows, the sash cord and weight system is replaced with spring loaded balances, which are tensioned to make sure that they hold the sash in place rather than pulling it up or letting it drop.