What is the cord?
The wing cord is a piece of knit fabric that is connected to the inside of the window. The term sash generally refers to windows with parts that move, whether horizontally or vertically to open the window. The window moves through the belt action of the wing line, which also causes it to remain open without a fall. It is a window with separate upper and lower boards surrounded by wood or vinyl. Double -load windows usually open by vertical movement of the lower pane. This type is found mainly in older houses. The window will usually contain two wing cords, one on both sides of the pane. The cord is in the box in the box, so the entire pulley and weight mechanism is hidden from supervision. When the SH window is, a small part of the cords can be visible in certain types of construction. This box is connected to the frame with a metal assembly that screws directly into the wood or vinyl.
Weights are connected to the bottom of the wing line. This allows the cords to move through the pulley system every time the window opens and closed, with a relatively light amount of force. These cords, made of knitted fabric or fibers, experience a lot of friction over time and can break. The windows that fail to open, or close after opening, may have a broken wing line.
When updating the window, replace the cords in pairs. This ensures that both new cords get the same amount of wear and the window open and close smoothly. This technique also prevents the future breakage of damaged cords that may not be caught at the same time as their counterpart.
wing cords can be replaced by a professional contractor or house owner. The instructions are available online or can be purchased in stores with improved houses where wing cords are sold. You want to replace the line of the wing, remove the outer window cover and the metal assembly to get theGrade to existing damaged cords and weight mechanisms inside. Replace old, damaged parts with new cords and weights. Once the cords are replaced, the repaired window should continue to move smoothly and remain open without falling.