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FAQ's Answers - old window and door parts for the D.I.Y. Home Owner | Old Windows Circa 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s

Getting the right answers about repairing your old windows just may be better than spending thousands on new replacements.

 

Get Help .. with replacement parts for windows and doors, circa the  1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and much newer too!

 

 

Probably the number one issue and most frequently asked questions [FAQ] .. problems with old casement windows:

 

Q. The crank hardware sticks? What do I do?
Q. How do I oil or lube the operator on my casement window?
Q. How can I clean and lubricate the casement Roto-gear assembly?
Q. Why does the crank unit "clunk" when I try to crank it closed?
Q. The handle came out of my operator - what part do I order to fix this?
Q: I have casement windows that are hard to open / close - Is there a problem with the hardware?
Q. Should I be maintaining my casements on an annual basis in some way?
Q. Can I repair my windows myself? Or do I need to replace the windows?

 

ANSWERS: Casement and Awning windows have been around for a long time; longer than most of us, since the steel casement window was very common in homes built before WWII [World-War-Two] These were typically crank-outs with putty holding in individual pieces of glass; They were metal to metal and no weather strip at all. Most homes today have a mix of casements, awnings, double or single hungs, and fixed window units; Most people like casement windows for any number of reasons - maximum ventilation, ease of cleaning etc.

ISSUES: When you start looking for problem identification - you'll want to look for aswers to things like: (1) Why is the window crank hard to turn? (a) Debris, leaves, dirt jammed around parts of the operator? (b) loose or protruding screws in the slide hinge assembly? (c) Any loose hardware? Bent hardware? .. where the lever attaches to the sash? 

 

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Truth SafeGard™ Casement Window Opening Control Device [WOCD]

Owners of apartment buildings and those involved in the multi-housing industry have a duty to care for their tenants’ safety.

Truth SafeGard™ Casement Window Opening Control Device [WOCD]

Window opening control devices have become a very important subject among builders, contractors, and homeowners. Being able to safely and securely operate a window which has safe guards in place to help control the windows opening so as to prevent accidental falls, while at the same time being able to be easily opened for egress purposes in case of an emergency.

As a market leader in fenestration hardware, Truth engineered, patented, and manufactures a WOCD that meets the requirements of ASTM F2090-10. The ASTM F2090 addresses window fall prevention that helps protect against potential falls by children through open windows.

Truth's Casement SafeGard™ WOCD provides a means that the window, when opened in an initial operation, will limit the venting to less than 4". By code, two actions are required to open the window fully for egress purposes. This additional operation can be performed without the use of keys, tools, or special knowledge. And the best part is that Truth's SafeGard will automatically re-latch when the sash is fully closed!

Truth Products SafeGard Window Opening Control Device is designed to allow for field application by trained maintenance personnel. SafeGard is a reliable, easy to install and easy to operate solution which meets today's more stringent safety requirements.

 

For additional information please review: https://www.truth.com/main/pdfs/WOCD_Instruction-Manual.pdf