Need balances to fit Caradco wood clad windows built around 1980

Hi, Tim. SWISCO can't fix glass, but a local glass shop should be able to replace the foggy glass unit.

As for the balances, you'd need to remove one from the window to show us the ends in order to identify it. You could also use our channel balance guide to try to discern for yourself.

I can't tell if the window tilts in, but here are two video guides for the two different types of balances:

Oh, I see, my apologies. Yes, these are a less-common type of balance where the balance is held into the jamb liner. Remove the jamb liner to slide the balance out!

Hi, Tim. I had to track that video down for you. Here you go!

Anytime! Don't hesitate to reach out with any additional questions.

Hey, Tim! Having the length be 1" longer than the marking is normal. For example, if you look at the stamps for our S751-21, they are "20HD," "20R," and "20TG." These stamps indicate the calibration of the spring and are not a direct representation of any physical measurement. If you cannot determine what stamp you need, you'll have to weigh your sash on a scale and refer to the chart on each balance's page.

We do not sell jamb liners, unfortunately, You'd have to contact the original window supplier to replace those. As for improvements, they haven't really made any changes to how these are designed in a long time. In my experience they typically last 5-10 years, depending on how often the window is used and assuming they have the proper stamp option.