How to Guide

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PRODUCT GUIDE
Wood Double-Hung Windows (JPG010)
HARDWARE REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT - CONTINUED
OPTIONAL WINDOW OPENING CONTROL DEVICE REPLACEMENT
1. Unscrew and remove
old opening control
device and/or
strikeplate.
2. Install new part in
the same orientation
as the old part.
3. Verify device
operates properly.
WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT
Inspecting and maintaining weatherstrip can help avoid costly structural
damage from water leakage and energy loss due to air and/or water
inltration. Replace weatherstrip that is missing, torn, cracked, brittle,
discolored, gummy, or that has no “bounce back” when pressed down.
Note! When ordering, ask for the same weatherstrip type you have. If
the original is not available, a suitable substitute may be provided.
Determine amount and type needed:
1. Measure each piece needing replacement; add 2" to
eachmeasurement.
2. Add all measurements, then add an additional 10%.
3. Round up to the nearest foot.
4. Call us to order new weatherstrip.
5. If painting the sash after weatherstrip removal, make sure paint is
completely dry before installing new weatherstrip.
6. Remove sash.
7. Grip and gently pull existing weatherstrip from kerf.
Note! On some
windows, there are two
kerfs in the top and
bottom rails; on the top
rail, the weatherstrip
goes in the interior
kerf; on the bottom
rail, the weatherstrip
goes in the exterior
kerf. On the Smart Fit,
weatherstrip is located
in the head jamb, check
rail, and the sill.
8. Cut new weatherstrip to length of existing weatherstrip + 1".
For sash corners:
a. Press new
weatherstrip into
kerf with 1/2"
extending past
each corner.
b. Trim each piece at
corners the same
as old weatherstrip
(either at a 45°
or 90° angle
to t tightly at
thecorners.
For frame:
a. Press new weatherstrip into horizontal kerf at top and/or bottom
of frame and trim 90° at each end.
b. Press new weatherstrip into vertical kerf overlapping horizontal
weatherstrip 1" for trimming.
c. Trim vertical piece to overlap horizontal piece.
d. Reinstall sash.
e. Check window operation, if not operating correctly, remove and
reinstall weatherstrip. If unsuccessful, call us for recommendations.
Opening
control devices
Strike
plates
Lower sash
Upper
sash
Weatherstrip
Kerf