Considering it is a project not usually done.
Vinyl window jamb spreader tool.
This is an excellent tool for factory use or field repair.
The jamb stretcher enables 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.
At the end of the day it boils down to aesthetics number of vinyl windows in need of repair factoring in time etc it made sense to purchase this set of 148 jamb spreaders.
Replace components in a fraction of the time compared to other methods.
Fyi all my vinyl windows were installed in 1986 and like many other vinyl window owners pivot bars pivot shoes and the ocassional spiral balance needed repair replacement.
Tighten and loosen by hand only.
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.
I m looking to rent from home depot a pair of vinyl window jamb spreaders.
This video is the 2nd in a 4 part series that shows how to use a swisco jamb spreader to replace constant force balances in vinyl windows.
It requires a different window tension tool then the one that i ve had for 20 years.
Like yourself i talso had reservations about spreading the jamb using the swisco jamb spreader but my concerns were unfounded.
So i remember to look on amazon and sure enough exactly what i need for 15 or 20 bucks in 5 minutes to fix the springs with the correct tool saving me over 100.
Includes two jamb spreaders.
There is no warranty on this tool set.
Vinyl window jamb spreaders.
How to tilt in a friction fit wood window using the patented jamb spreader window tool.
I have over 20 vinyl windows installed in 1986 which have been carefully maintained for almost 30 years however yearly cleanings and normal wear and tear have taken their.
We guarantee that our jamb spreader and curtain spreader tools will significantly ease the chore of tilting and cleaning your double hung windows.
Designed for vinyl jambs only.
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125 for the window guy to come out and retention the window springs for this more modern style.
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