Those windows from your grandparent's days possess some distinct benefits that newer ones do not. They are high maintenance though. If not maintained they will be nothing but problems for homeowners. Making money as a sash window repair service is possibly the opportunity you need in your community.
These systems were invented in 1657 or 1658, and were commonly used in the 19th century and well into the 20th century. Two panels of several panes of glass is the usual arrangement. The panels can slide, sometimes horizontally, but usually vertically, to open. They can open to half of the total area. Either side of the glass panes can be reached and are cleanable from the inside.
In the hung sash version the top panel can open downward and the bottom panel upward, allowing continuous circulation of air within the building. As warm air rises and exits from the top, an equal volume of cooler, fresh air enters at the bottom.
This is a much healthier arrangement that what exists today with our tightly sealed homes, and sometimes windows that can not be opened at all. Toxic materials found in carpeting, paints, paneling, fixtures, furniture, and so called air fresheners, are continually recirculated through heating and air conditioning systems. Fresh, clean air is not allowed into these homes.
These units function properly through the use of weights hanging inside the frames, suspended by cords that pass through pulleys at the top. Compression weather stripping serves to assist in keeping the panels from sliding downward, on their own. Maintenance of these systems is needed or, over time, warping, rotting, swelling, or shrinking wood or negligently applied layers of paint, will cause malfunctioning. Eventually, without correcting these problems, panels will not slide when wanted, or will fall down by themselves. They may be rattled by the wind, leak cooled or heated air, or let drafts in.
When correctly maintained the units will work as they did when new. Their life will be extended, and their functionality and beauty will be appreciated for years by their owners. With knowledge and skill in understanding the workings of these systems, finding the problems, and repairing them, a good profit can be realized.
Making money as a sash window repair service while making customers appreciative is the objective. All that is needed is a community whose homes have these units, and the knowledge to understand the workings of the systems and diagnose the problem, and the skill and patience to fix them.
These systems were invented in 1657 or 1658, and were commonly used in the 19th century and well into the 20th century. Two panels of several panes of glass is the usual arrangement. The panels can slide, sometimes horizontally, but usually vertically, to open. They can open to half of the total area. Either side of the glass panes can be reached and are cleanable from the inside.
In the hung sash version the top panel can open downward and the bottom panel upward, allowing continuous circulation of air within the building. As warm air rises and exits from the top, an equal volume of cooler, fresh air enters at the bottom.
This is a much healthier arrangement that what exists today with our tightly sealed homes, and sometimes windows that can not be opened at all. Toxic materials found in carpeting, paints, paneling, fixtures, furniture, and so called air fresheners, are continually recirculated through heating and air conditioning systems. Fresh, clean air is not allowed into these homes.
These units function properly through the use of weights hanging inside the frames, suspended by cords that pass through pulleys at the top. Compression weather stripping serves to assist in keeping the panels from sliding downward, on their own. Maintenance of these systems is needed or, over time, warping, rotting, swelling, or shrinking wood or negligently applied layers of paint, will cause malfunctioning. Eventually, without correcting these problems, panels will not slide when wanted, or will fall down by themselves. They may be rattled by the wind, leak cooled or heated air, or let drafts in.
When correctly maintained the units will work as they did when new. Their life will be extended, and their functionality and beauty will be appreciated for years by their owners. With knowledge and skill in understanding the workings of these systems, finding the problems, and repairing them, a good profit can be realized.
Making money as a sash window repair service while making customers appreciative is the objective. All that is needed is a community whose homes have these units, and the knowledge to understand the workings of the systems and diagnose the problem, and the skill and patience to fix them.
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