How to Repair Sash Windows
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Shopping List
Supplies You Will Need
1. Flexible Epoxy Wood Repair System
2. Plexiglas
3. Glazing Compound
4. Glazier's Points
5. Oil-based Primer
6. Acrylic Latex Paint
7. Weatherstripping, if needed
8. Silicon Spray
9. Sash Cord or Chains -
Tools List
Tools You Will Need
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Pry Bar
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Flat-Head Screwdriver
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Heat Gun (with nozzle shield)
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Utility Knife
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Putty Knife
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Dremel (with carving bit)
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Natural Bristle Brush (for oil-based primer)
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Synthetic Filament Brush (for top coat)
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- Helpful Info
- Article: Wide World of Epoxy
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- Video: How to Insulate a Window with Sash Weights
- Video: How to Replace Window Sash Cords
- Skill Builder: Fast Fix for a Stubborn Sash
- Ask This Old House: Drafty Sash-Weight Windows
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