single hung, tilt, spiral balance wood window parts

Back in 1997 we did a renovation which included all new windows....

they are ALL wood frame and sash... single (lower) hung & tilt mechanism

So, here are the following main issues I have....

First main issue is the PLASTIC tubing around the spiral balances have dried up, cracked, disintegrated. (see pics)

Second issue.. the manufacturer stupidly designed the pivot bar to be located into the bottom stile, near the kerf for the bubble seal
AND drilled into the END GRAIN of the wood... and the screw holding it in place is located far from the edge
SO !! when you tilt or pull out the sash the pivot bar bends and also cracks the end grain wood (see pics)


1. Do I have to replace the spiral balances?
If yes, yours are aluminum tubing... can I use your diecast metal TILT LATCH with that?

2. Solution for the pivot bar?

I can give you any information you require... dimensions etc...

Hi Paul,

My current tilt latch has the same dimensions as your 26-120.

But, I would prefer BLACK and diecast metal.

My concern was is there a lot of FRICTION/WEAR between the diecast
tilt latch and the aluminum metal tube of the spiral balance?

Especially when you're moving it up and down.

Chris