Tightening Vinyl Windows

Even if you only use it once it paid for itself in service fees.

Tightening vinyl windows.

Tighten the spiral balance by turning it clockwise. 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. In both cases have the sash in its fully open position. Install adhesive backed foam on all types ofwindows only where there is no friction.

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. 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. Vinyl windows require a bit more in terms of adjustment but.

Tighten the 8 screws once the sash has been adjusted. Heat the vinyl in small sections to remove the wrinkles. Perform the same task on the other side of the window. It s cheaper than calling in a service tech.

Typically one turn will balance the window. 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. 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. You increase friction by prying the v open with a screwdriver.

Loosen it by turning it counterclockwise. For non marring locks see no s u 9820 u 9821 u 10876 and u 10551. On double hung windows install only on the bottom and toprails. Finish by tightening thumbscrew with pliers to securely lock windows in closed or ventilating positions.

At this point your upvc window should fit snugly into the frame when closed. For vinyl windows use u 9809 or u 10547. Work on a single 1 square foot 0 093 m 2 section at a time. The upper sash can lower while the lower sash raises and both sashes can tilt out of the.

When to use foam. Then shut the window a few times to confirm that it opens and closes properly. Simple painless works great.