Folks, I can certainly look for more information but can I replace the plastic runners either side of my windows? The reason I am doing it is just to approximately match colors.
I have about a dozen windows which are approximately 5'4" tall plus some other smaller ones and possibly springs. I don't know how to remove the channels to check this.
I believe they might be Andersen.
Can you let me know how to proceed and I can get back to you with more details?
Thanks in advance.
Bill
Hi there, Bill.
It sounds like you're looking for jamb liners. That's not something we can help with, unfortunately. Your best bet would be to contact a local millwork if this is a wood window. I am very sorry for the inconvenience.
If your jamb liner does not have a screw-in trim on the interior that holds the jamb in, then there are a few possibilities.
The first is that these are pressure-fit, meaning they're only held in by the sash itself. A lot of Andersen and Pella brand windows work this way and in those cases, you would have to kind of half pry, half shimmy them out of place.
In a worst-case scenario, the jamb liners are not technically meant to be removed. A lot of window types require the installers to drop the jamb into it from above for a permanent installation. Of course, it's not really permanent, but it does complicate your project by quite a bit. You will need to partially disassemble the window frame in order to lift the jamb liner up and out of place.
