[snooger]

Just bought the property. It has old heavy large casement windows with heavy duty hinges. I freed the crank movement and the windows move fine. The problem is that the sash from most windows has sunk on the latch end making the sash un-square. I can push up on the corner of the sash at the latch end and the glass shifts as the end lifts square. If I square it up, I can close the window.

What are the odds of being able to square up these old sashes? I don't want to run a brace diagonal across the glass. I'm not sure angle brackets in the inside corners would hold it square.

Anyone have any experience with this? I have considered just putting double hung in there or replacing the sashes entirely but figured I'd check to see if I'm missing an easy fix.

Thank you!

 

[dd57chevy]

The easiest way would be to close & lock the sash & then run a bead of silicone on both inside & outside .

The problem you are experiencing is likely NOT simply because the window is old . Casement windows & full length glass doors often sag because of improper placement of "setting blocks" . There is a way to install glass in hinged sashes & doors that puts all the weight on the hinges .

 

[Windows on Wash]

...and rot.

Are you sure they don't have any moisture in the sashes? Haven't seen a wood sashed casement that didn't have rot in it after about 15 years.

 

[snooger]

LOL, yea I was hoping to avoid making those casements into picture windows. As far as rot, I've really inspected these up and down, there really is no rot that I can see.

Partner of mine just came in and said "why don't you just put handles on the inside to pull the window in that last 1/2 inch".

That may be the near term solution. Will continue to think about it. I know I can re-square those windows, just don't like the way it will look in the end.

I was reading about placing the glazing blocks to ensure the weight is on the hinge. Damage done I guess.

Thank you for the help guys.