Sash Window Weights Scrap Value

We offer a range of window sash weights that can be installed alone or stacked including add on weights stackable iron weights stackable lead weights and stackable round weights.

Sash window weights scrap value.

A sash window weight is used to counter balance the weight of a sliding sash in a sash window and thus hold it in position at any height. They are offering window weights at 1 60 dollar per pound. All are still rusty. I haven t tried to do anything with them so i don t know how they ll clean up.

Hi the window sash weights are usually cast iron. So you could get 10 to 20 cents per pound. I have come across some that were cast steel. Vintage window weights antique architectural salvage cast iron 7 8 lb 18 19 inch.

Sash weights create the proper counterbalance for each window sash allowing for smooth operating double hung windows. Steel sash weights were designed by mighton in 1985. Made of iron the weights can be installed alone or stacked and are ideal for vintage window restoration or new period style home construction. I saved 10 old iron window weights when we replaced the windows in our 100 year old house.

When selecting weights remember although they can allow for smooth operating windows oversize weights can impede sash movement and cause the window to malfunction. Lot 6 antique cast iron window sash weights 8lbs architectural salvage fishing c. I think you should have to replace your old window counter weights with new windows. I m assuming they ll have to be painted.

4 are slightly slimmer and lighter and 6 are heavier. I had my sash windows refurbed and double glazed keeping the original frames last year. Antique vintage window sash weight approx 5 7lb ea. The weight is paid in tons.

You can get 200 to 400 a ton depending on where you live. A ton is 2000 pounds. Ended up with a pile of 100 year old possibly weights. Cast iron cuts easier than cast steel.