Abstract:
A snap-in insert component for non-permanently closing an access opening fabricated near the top of the jamb of a sash window. Locating the access opening near the top of the window jamb avoids air infiltration problems in the window that result when the opening is located below the upper end of the lower sash of the window. The insert component, when inserted in the access opening, provides a bearing surface for a tilt latch on the lower sash when the sash is raised to the point of the access opening. This allows the sash to be raised all the way to the top of the window frame without experiencing un-desired movement in the in and out direction. The insert component can be readily re-moved and re-inserted in the field as the need arises. Because the insert component essentially completely fills the access opening, the appearance of the window is improved.
Abstract:
A corner key with a first and second leg each with an upper and lower portion. The corner key including a plurality of openings, formed in an indent on the upper portion of at least one of the first and second legs, for weeping water through the corner key.
Abstract:
This invention provides a removable staybar that is securely attached to the window frame and removed easily, with minimal effort after installation of the window, so that the full perimeter of the window frame can be opened and unobstructed for passage of bulky items therethrough. The staybar includes two opposing ends each having a groove and surrounding ramped inner faces. These grooves each pass over a web on a respective attachment member that is fixedly mounted to a side of the window frame. Each web on an attachment member supports a corresponding pair of ramped faces. The ramped faces of each attachment member are oriented so that, when each end of the staybar is moved onto a respective attachment member, the engaging ramped faces cause the ends of the staybar to be forcibly driven toward the adjacent inner-facing sides of the window frame for a tight, abutting fit between the frame faces and respective staybar ends. The staybar is removably secured to the attachment members using a fastener (a screw) on each end that passes through the staybar and into the attachment member. This further drives the mating ramped faces over each other to force each staybar end against the adjacent frame face.