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Home Owner Gainesville, FL
Mar 12, 2015
Home Owner from Gainesville, FL
Mar 12, 2015
Vinyl window mortise-style tilt latch
I have been told that this latch is an old Swisco model. Is there an appropriate substitute?
Quick Learner Riverside, Ca
Mar 12, 2015
Quick Learner from Riverside, Ca
Mar 12, 2015
block and tackle cross over from Caldwell. If it makes any difference, these are 20 years old.
Need 2ea Balances. 1/2" x 21" without ends 22-1/4" including plastic ends. However, Are these attached to the sash with another plastic piece? Your pictures don't show it, but there are 2 plastic pieces attached to the inside of the frame. These are for a non tilting window.
Professional USA
Mar 12, 2015
Professional from USA
Mar 12, 2015
Sliding door lock for 1 3/4" door
I am trying to locate a lock set that resembles your part #82-008 that is made for a thicker door. none of the measurements listed pertain to door thickness. Most of these style locks fit 1 1/4" door frames. What I'm looking for is, I believe made by PGT I think to be a 1 3/4" frame. The latch on wh ... (cont.)
Home Owner Linwood, NJ
Mar 12, 2015
Home Owner from Linwood, NJ
Mar 12, 2015
replacement mortised hardware
Hi, i'm trying to replace this. It says on it Emtek 322. The trim plate screws are 1". and 7 inches apart. It is from a Cole Sewell storm door. i think the door model is 2600. - probably 20+ years old. The door is in good shape but door handle doesn't work. can you help me? Thanks, Dave ... (cont.)
Home Owner New Jersey
Mar 12, 2015
Home Owner from New Jersey
Mar 12, 2015
Can the 39-389 work for a window from 1961?
Hi, I need to replace my Andersen Roto-Operator on 3 awning windows. The arms are about 15" and the existing one looks very similar to product number 39-389; however, I'm almost positive these are the originals, and the house was built around 1961. I found "8-60" in small print on the glass. ... (cont.)
Quick Learner Florida
Mar 12, 2015
Quick Learner from Florida
Mar 12, 2015
Channel Balance Parts
Hi. I am trying to identify which series this channel balance is from so I can order the correct parts. Thanks
Quick Learner San Jose, California
Mar 12, 2015
Quick Learner from San Jose, California
Mar 12, 2015
window channel balance broken
Hi I have many window channel balances broken with the pulley wheels crack. I have a hard time to choose the right combination of the top attachment and the shoe. I know it is none tilt, 1/2" width, and metal part is 27" measured, the ink print on the part is: 26 5 IV CMC 8. Please help me to ident ... (cont.)
Home Owner Las Vegas
Mar 11, 2015
Home Owner from Las Vegas
Mar 11, 2015
Sliding Door floor track guide
can't seem to find this part anywhere can you help?
Contractor Connecticut
Mar 11, 2015
Contractor from Connecticut
Mar 11, 2015
sliding glass door handle
I have a 1 3/4" thick slider door. The thumb latch is missing on the interior. The existing handle resembles your Legacy handle set but the exterior handle on my door has a different shape and is not keyed.
Home Owner Wellington Fl
Mar 11, 2015
Home Owner from Wellington Fl
Mar 11, 2015
Jeld wyn casement window installed six months ago
Painters have lost several of the crank handles for new Jeld Wyn wood aluminum clad casement windows. Looking for replacements.
Home Owner Southern California
Mar 11, 2015
Home Owner from Southern California
Mar 11, 2015
Pole crank for window
Hi, I have purchased parts for a rental we have in PA form you all before. We had two casement windows installed and the company didn't complete the job of adding the proper hardware or providing a pole to be able to crank them open. The window's are about 15' up. I am a DIYer for the most pa ... (cont.)
Handy Person El Dorado Hills
Mar 11, 2015
Handy Person from El Dorado Hills
Mar 11, 2015
Balance Question
I have some windows that weigh only 15.5-16 lbs but have a 32.30 balancer, and other windows that weigh 18-23 lbs that have the same 32.30 balancers. Should my lighter windows actually use the 32.20 balancer? They are all from your 380 Series. Thank you.
Quick Learner Piedmont, OK
Mar 11, 2015
Quick Learner from Piedmont, OK
Mar 11, 2015
Allen Stevens 6045
Will your Sliding Door Roller, 1-1/4" Steel BB Concave Wheel Product Code: 81-005 replace an: Allen Stevens 6045? Thanks in advance for your help.
Home Owner Northbrook
Mar 11, 2015
Home Owner from Northbrook
Mar 11, 2015
Tips for Installing bracket 17-012
I've found your discussion board very helpful, but I couldn't find one bit of information. Are there any tricks to install the 17-012 bracket. It looks pretty obvious. Simply screw it to the bottom of the sash. Maybe instructions come with the bracket. Mine should arrive in a day or so. In ... (cont.)
Home Owner USA
Mar 11, 2015
Home Owner from USA
Mar 11, 2015
Part of balance system
Hello Swisco, Attached you will see a piece of what I presume holds the sash foot on my Patriot Windows window. I believe it is part of the balance system. While researching balances, I cannot find anything like this. Do you know what this is part of and how do I get complete replacement parts. ... (cont.)
Quick Learner San Diego, ca
Mar 11, 2015
Quick Learner from San Diego, ca
Mar 11, 2015
27" channe balace
Need to make sure I order the correct balace The number on the exiting 26C USB I selected the following: 27" series 351 channel balance S351-27 Optoin 2630
Handy Person Poway, CA
Mar 11, 2015
Handy Person from Poway, CA
Mar 11, 2015
Mill Guard window spring
The marking is 23 4 E0 Caldwell.
Quick Learner Oregon
Mar 11, 2015
Quick Learner from Oregon
Mar 11, 2015
phillips window balance
length over all 21", length of steel 20", only mark 19 2 DQ CALDWELL. This one broke. Do I nees to replace one or both?
Home Owner PA
Mar 10, 2015
Home Owner from PA
Mar 10, 2015
window balancer
The numbers on the box are 11600-17 K14 827 5-88
Quick Learner houston,Texas
Mar 10, 2015
Quick Learner from houston,Texas
Mar 10, 2015
Sliding glass door
can you tell me what part I need.