We recently purchased an older townhouse with a lot of these aluminum single hung tilt windows (30+).They're all in poor shape and need the counterbalanced replaced as well as the locks which hold the windows into place (they have some cheap plastic ones which break and we had a window fall out). I have no idea who the manufacture of these windows are and local window folks only seem interested in selling us replacement windows.
Are you able to identify the correct part(s) for these windows or can I provide any additional info?
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None of the windows have the original latches. They have all been replaced by cheap plastic ones from one of the big box stores. These break too quickly especially with the sun beating down on them. Also, many of the latches are missing a "ledge" to lift the window up or down so I have to basically apply a forward pressure to open or close.
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The "ledge" I am referring to is used to open the window ... Something to grab onto. I'm attaching a photo of one where this ledge is on the center lock. Other windows have them on the right and left latch locks while most of the other windows, have nothing at all.
Also, finally, I'd like to replace the two parts in the 2nd attached photo (see circled)... The piece of metal in the track and that ribbed piece which I think is a vent lock of sorts (limits full opening of the window).
Thanks for all your help. I'm compiling my list for my order!
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