Vinyl Window Sash Spreader
The tracks and the sides of the window sash that make contact with the track are all that need lubricating.
Vinyl window sash spreader. Manufacturer says to heat channel and spread and that vinyl has a memory of its prior shape. Vinyl window jamb spreaders. There is no warranty on this tool set. Attached pictures show a alternate competitive spreader along with the swisco spreader but the alternate spreaders look real hokey and not designed well.
Apart from our two spreader products we also offer hard to find window replacement parts such as jambliners and balances. Designed for vinyl jambs only. Tighten and loosen by hand only. Prime line f 2642 tilt latch pair spring loaded vinyl tilt latch replacement part 1 11 16 hole center white plastic construction 4 6 out of 5 stars 259 5 55 5.
Neither the failed nor replacement shoe can be moved without spreading the channel or cutting a small section bottom for top window and top for bottom window. Sometimes though vinyl windows can feel tight or difficult to operate. Ii have the shoes the window manufacturer provided replacement bars and shoes. I ve never been a huge fan of cutting as common sense tells me when you make a cut out for easy removal of broken pivot shoes you compromise the integrity of the whole vinyl window frame.
Jamb spreaders enable you to spread a vinyl jamb pocket in order to replace balances shoes or other components without the need to cut into the jamb or melting the vinyl with a hot air gun. And you can even call us for specialty window cleaning equipment such as extension poles and squeegees. Do you carry them. There are no moving mechanisms to lubricate on the vinyl window.
Simply reverse the clamp arms and you have a very functional spreader. And come in a variety of sizes. How to replace a balance shoe in a sun vinyl double hung window. Our goal is to make your life easier when it comes to cleaning and working with your home s windows.
Complete aluminum metal brickmold and jamb door trim cover kit 36 in. Often lubricating the vinyl window resolves the issue and the windows slide without effort. Why not use a jorgensen clamp spreader. How to replace a balance shoe in a sun vinyl double hung window.
I m looking to rent from home depot a pair of vinyl window jamb spreaders.