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Home Owner Southington, CT
Jun 21, 2012
Home Owner from Southington, CT
Jun 21, 2012
Spring for Loose Window Screens
We have cheapo aluminum screens, and the slot where a leaf spring would go is slightly less than 3'16 in. What springs can we use, and please indictate how they would be installed. Thank you. Jim
Home Owner michigan
Jun 21, 2012
Home Owner from michigan
Jun 21, 2012
Width of 40-150's base
What is the width of the base for the handle? Also will it work with a 5/16 spindle? thanks
Home Owner California
Jun 20, 2012
Home Owner from California
Jun 20, 2012
Window Pivot bar Replacement
I have attached a few photos of the pivot bar that has snapped in half on a couple of our windows. I took the window in to get the glass repaired when it fell and not one company could tell me the manufacturer. I bought the house 5 years ago with these windows. I searched your site for pivot bars an ... (cont.)
Home Owner bathroom window
Jun 20, 2012
Home Owner from bathroom window
Jun 20, 2012
11" Channel balance ID
The balance is 11 in long when excluding the two plastic ends. Each plastic ends have "wings".I've seen the top end on your website but don't an identical bottom piece. The # stamped on the metal channel says 1020 and it's 1/2 inch.Pictures are attached. Thanks for any help you can provide. John ... (cont.)
Handy Person Indianapolis, IN
Jun 20, 2012
Handy Person from Indianapolis, IN
Jun 20, 2012
Replacement pins for window screens
My house has about 16 casement windows and screens with really cheap plastic retainer pins that seem to break if you look at them wrong. Forget trying to remove them for cleaning. Can you help me identify what I need? I have no idea as to the original manufacturer of the windows or screens, as we ... (cont.)
Jun 20, 2012
Jun 20, 2012
Andersen Balances 10#315
Thanks for posting! Please take a look at our 24-1033 Andersen sash balance, which can be used to replace balances with the stamp 10#31.
Home Owner wentzville mo
Jun 20, 2012
Home Owner from wentzville mo
Jun 20, 2012
scrren door latch
patio screen door latch width of latch 2 inches height of latch 4 inches between two screws on front 3 inches is needed On this latch there is a black tab that is supposed to be on silver part. This part is broken. Janet
Home Owner Gibsonia, PA
Jun 20, 2012
Home Owner from Gibsonia, PA
Jun 20, 2012
Vinyl Window Balances
I need some window balances for my tilt vinyl windows that are 7-8 years old. The only marking on the windows is AWS etched in the corner of the window. The balance is 28" long x 5/8" wide x 1/2 " deep. The window glass is 30 3/4" w x 26 5/8" tall. The balance marking is DB102 in small letters ... (cont.)
Home Owner ponte vedra beach fl
Jun 20, 2012
Home Owner from ponte vedra beach fl
Jun 20, 2012
replace window channel balance
i need to replace a ( part no 28 3 Caldwell ) channel balance ,,, the metal part is 29 inches long . Attached are 4 photos of the channel balance .. the metal part is 19 inches long I will need two, might as well do both sides .... if they work better, I will probably replace others before they b ... (cont.)
Home Owner New Hampshire
Jun 20, 2012
Home Owner from New Hampshire
Jun 20, 2012
Weatherseal for swing out bay windows
I'm looking for weather strip for a bay with swing out windows. Installed mid 80's. I'm not sure what brand window. Your weather strip shown 55-106 is similar except mine is 1/4 x 1/4 x 5/16 "U" shaped.
Quick Learner Poway CA
Jun 19, 2012
Quick Learner from Poway CA
Jun 19, 2012
pivot bar for coronado series window
I have looked at your pivot bar selection and can't seem to identify this one. Its three inches long Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks Ray
Handy Person Hampstead
Jun 19, 2012
Handy Person from Hampstead
Jun 19, 2012
Peachtree Non-tilt Balancers, 2448 and 3660
I need replacements for two different size balances for my Peachtree non-tilt Ariel windows. One size is marked 3660 L J Caldwell. This one measures 9/16" wide X 5/8" deep with a 26 1/4" overall length. The metal on the long edges of the U-channel is doubled over. The other is marked 2448 BSI an ... (cont.)
Home Owner CALGARY
Jun 19, 2012
Home Owner from CALGARY
Jun 19, 2012
7" long arm casement window operator
I am trying to replace a dual arm casement window operator. The window is small and having removed the old operator the long arm is about 7". Everywhere only seems to have a 9" long arm. Can you supply one ?
Home Owner Nashville
Jun 19, 2012
Home Owner from Nashville
Jun 19, 2012
Casement window cranks/covers
Crestwood Windows purchased at Home Depot 1996 I need: two - handles #45054 five - covers (no number) Color described as pewter on original invoice. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Home Owner Connecticut
Jun 19, 2012
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Home Owner from Connecticut
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Jun 19, 2012
Crank handle for 39-379
Thanks for your help, the part (39-379) fits perfectly. I didn't realize there was not crank handle. Which one works the best with this model? I am concerned about having enough clearance so that the handle can turn freely.
Home Owner Michigan
Jun 19, 2012
Home Owner from Michigan
Jun 19, 2012
Clips to hold in window grates
Hi, I am looking for the clips which hold my window grates on to my window. My windows are approximately 15 years old and I am unable to tell who the mfg. of the window was. I do have a few of the clips left. Attached is a picture. Can tell me if this part available? Thank you, Brett ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Jun 19, 2012
Quick Learner
Jun 19, 2012
Pella Sliding Glass Door Part Identification
My house was built in the 1987/88 timeframe. I have a Pella sliding glass door with worn roller assemblies and worn nylon/plastic parts. The roller replacement part here at Swisco has product code 81-098. I need identify the other worn out parts. Attached is an image of one of the two white ... (cont.)
Home Owner Beaumont, TX
Jun 19, 2012
Home Owner from Beaumont, TX
Jun 19, 2012
window release latch for vertical sliding windows
I am in need of window release latches for vertical sliding windows. Can you help? Big Jim
Professional Roswell Ga
Jun 18, 2012
Professional from Roswell Ga
Jun 18, 2012
tilt window latches, 3/4" wide
I'm a handyman and have a customer that has aluminum tilt windows. I cannot find any manufacturer information on the windows. The latches are white, surface mount 3" long X 3/4" wide. What do you recommend? the 3/4" width is probably the most critical since the windows are only 3/4 thick. ... (cont.)
Distributor South Carolina
Jun 18, 2012
Distributor from South Carolina
Jun 18, 2012
Handle set 6-1/2" mounting holes
This handle set has it's mounting holes 6 1/2" center to center. Do you know this item? Thanks! Andrew