Window work I do
- Painted-shut sashes cut free
- Broken sash cords and chains replaced
- Weights and pulleys checked
- Stops and parting beads reset
- Spiral balances in newer single-hungs
- Rollers and tracks on aluminum sliders
Wood windows in older homes
With 52.3 percent of homes more than 60 years old, San Gabriel still has many original wood sash windows. Their cotton cords break and layers of paint glue the sashes shut.
Restoring them keeps the original glass and trim.
Steps
Free the sash
Paint lines are cut and stops removed.
Cords
New cords tied to the weights.
Reassemble
Stops and beads set back.
Test
The sash moves and stays.
Glass and new windows
Broken glass and full replacements go to a glass or window shop.
On the same San Gabriel visit, people also tend to ask about window lock and crank repair, window screen repair, window caulking and draft sealing or window leak repair.
What to send
Photos of the window inside and out, and what it does wrong.
Window questions
Why won’t my old window stay up?
The sash cord has broken. New cords fix it.
Can painted-shut windows be opened?
Usually, by cutting the paint and freeing the stops.
Do you repair aluminum sliding windows too?
Yes, rollers and tracks.
What does window repair run?
It depends on the window. Send a photo for a free estimate.
Guides
- Old wood windows that stick, rattle or slam shutWhy old wood windows in San Gabriel homes stick, rattle or will not stay open, and how we free painted sashes and repair sash cords and hardware.
- Fixing screen doors that slam, sag or will not latchHow we repair or replace screen doors, closers, latches and security door hardware on older San Gabriel homes.
We’re a handyman in San Gabriel for small repairs like this one, with an upfront price by text.
This job sits in our doors, cabinets and hardware group. For other repairs, see the services overview, or start with the repair guide for San Gabriel’s older homes.