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.

Victorian sash window weights.

Upper window sash should be hung with two 8 lb. That means a 15 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.

Antique vintage window sash weight approx 5 7lb ea. Sash weights create the proper counterbalance for each window sash allowing for smooth operating double hung windows. With window sash less than 12 lbs the weight variation from counter weights to window sash weight can be a half pound. For window sash weighing over 12 lbs the variation should be a pound difference.

I replaced my victorian sash with upvc sash and have to say they ve been superb 15 years old now and still. 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. 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. This is to ensure that the upper sash stays up and the lower sash stays down.

When selecting weights remember although they can allow for smooth operating windows oversize weights can impede sash movement and cause the window to malfunction. Vintage window weights antique architectural salvage cast iron 7 8 lb 18 19 inch.