Charlotte replacement window care and maintenanceAt Belk Builders, we field lots of questions from Charlotte homeowners most washing tilt double hung windows. The great thing nigh these double-hung replacement windows is that you clean the exterior of your windows from inside your domicile, which is easier and more than convenient. Yet, just like annihilation until yous know the proper way to practice it, it tin can seem catchy. So, nosotros're breaking it down for you.

What Is a Tilt Window?

In the window earth, there are two ways that windows tin ventilate. Either they are sliding or tilt windows. Sliding windows have ii sashes that slide back and along. Tilt windows are typically double-hung and have one sash sitting on top of the other sash. The windows sashes are hung inside the frame with each sash able to slide up or down for ventilation. These sashes then tilt in when you want to clean them.

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Basics of Cleaning Tilt Windows

Hither are the quick and easy steps of cleaning your tilt double-hung windows:

  1. Remove the screens from the windows
  2. Unlock and heighten the lower sash nigh 3"
  3. On the lower sash, take the tilt latches and slide them inwards while pulling toward yourself on each side
  4. Tilt the lower window then that it rests on the lower sash—but let it hang in that location (if you go on it a xc-degree angle, it'due south more probable to come out of the side rail
  5. Lower the upper sash a few inches above the lower window
  6. Find the tilt-latches at the elevation of the window and slide them inward while pulling toward you lot on each side
  7. Lower the upper sash carefully until it rests on peak of the lower sash
  8. Clean the exterior glass of each sash with cleaner (vinegar and water are a nifty alternative to already made drinking glass cleaner)
  9. Use a squeegee or lint-free cloth to wipe off the cleaner
  10. Lift and rotate the upper sash until it clicks in identify (make sure you hear the click!)
  11. Push the upper sash downwardly a few inches then lift it back into its original position
  12. Do the same for the lower sash.

Belk Builders Simonton Window replacement

As you lot can meet, information technology'due south all about engaging your tilt latches and letting the window tilt in. Y'all'll want to clean the tiptop sash first then snap back into place before cleaning the bottom sash. To come across how information technology works, we recommend watching this informative video from Simonton Windows & Doors. As a window replacement provider in Charlotte, we recommend Simonton double-hung windows, not only because they are like shooting fish in a barrel to treat merely also because they are a quality product at a value price.

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Kent Frerichs, Owner Belk Builders.

If you have questions about window cleaning or are considering replacement windows for your Charlotte home, contact Belk Builders today at 704-400-4710 or info@belkcustombuilders.com.