Casement and awning windows don’t need balances because they operate on hinges and are pushed out to open.īack to Table of Contents Types of Window Balances You won’t find window balances in horizontal sliders because this type of window sits on a horizontal track and slides left or right to open. The balance mechanism helps you open your windows vertically countering the force of gravity. Window balances are only found in windows that move up and down, referred to as either single or double-hung windows.
The window balance is located in the window jamb, which is the vertical sides of the window.īack to Table of Contents What Type of Windows Have Balance Systems?
Single-hung and double-hung windows operate vertically without a counterbalance, the sash would fall to the bottom of the frame. The balance counters the force of gravity and holds the sash of your window unit in place.Ī sash is the part of the window that holds the glass within the mainframe of the window.
The most common cause of these problems is a defunct window balance. A primary reason homeowners replace their windows is because there are windows in their homes that don't open easily or stay open.
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