Victorian Sash Window Weights

This is to ensure that the upper sash stays up and the lower sash stays down.

Victorian sash window weights.

We offer a range of window sash weights that can be installed alone or stacked including add on weights stackable iron weights stackable lead weights and stackable round weights. Upper window sash should be hung with two 8 lb. Made of iron weights can be installed alone or stacked and are ideal for vintage window restoration or new period style home construction. Sash should be hung with two 7 lb.

Vintage window weights antique architectural salvage cast iron 7 8 lb 18 19 inch. Antique vintage window sash weight approx 5 7lb ea. Sash window weights worth much at local scrappy. To facilitate operation the weight of the glazed panel is usually balanced by a heavy steel lead or cast iron sash weight or counter weight concealed within the window frame.

I replaced my victorian sash with upvc sash and have to say they ve been superb 15 years old now and still. The sash weight is connected to the window by a braided cotton sash cord or a chain that runs over a pulley at the top of the frame although spring balances are sometimes used. And a lower 15 lb. When selecting weights remember although they can allow for smooth operating windows oversize weights can impede sash movement and cause the window to malfunction.

With window sash less than 12 lbs the weight variation from counter weights to window sash weight can be a half pound. That means a 15 lb.