Tightening Vinyl Windows

How to adjust a double hung window spring.

Tightening vinyl windows.

Tighten the 8 screws once the sash has been adjusted. Heat the vinyl in small sections to remove the wrinkles. Tighten the spiral balance by turning it clockwise. If the windows have v shaped spring metal weather stripping in the channels you can decrease tension by hammering the strip flatter with a block of wood and hammer see a.

Turn on the gun and hold it at least 6 inches 15 cm from the vinyl to keep from melting or otherwise damaging it. Once the window has been adjusted give each of the 8 screws that you previously loosened a full turn clockwise to tighten them. A double hung window consists of a movable top and bottom sash. Perform the same task on the other side of the window.

Typically one turn will balance the window. You increase friction by prying the v open with a screwdriver. When to use foam. For wood windows simply lower the upper sash remove the metal plate at the face of the jamb and adjust the tension with a screwdriver.

Then shut the window a few times to confirm that it opens and closes properly. Casement and tilting windows should be weather stripped with the vinyl nailed to the window casing so that as the window shuts it compresses the roll. On double hung windows install only on the bottom and toprails. Diy how to fix loose vinyl siding with a malco sideswiper siding tool.

Simple painless works great. Work on a single 1 square foot 0 093 m 2 section at a time. Even if you only use it once it paid for itself in service fees. Vinyl windows require a bit more in terms of adjustment but.

Loosen it by turning it counterclockwise. If you have windows with spiral balances this is the tool you need to tighten up your loose balancers or if you need to replace a broken balancer. Finish by tightening thumbscrew with pliers to securely lock windows in closed or ventilating positions. For non marring locks see no s u 9820 u 9821 u 10876 and u 10551.

For vinyl windows use u 9809 or u 10547. It s cheaper than calling in a service tech. Install adhesive backed foam on all types ofwindows only where there is no friction.