Sash Window Weights Scrap Value

A ton is 2000 pounds.

Sash window weights scrap value.

I haven t tried to do anything with them so i don t know how they ll clean up. You can get 200 to 400 a ton depending on where you live. Lot 6 antique cast iron window sash weights 8lbs architectural salvage fishing c. The weight is paid in tons.

I m assuming they ll have to be painted. 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. 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.

So you could get 10 to 20 cents per pound. Antique vintage window sash weight approx 5 7lb ea. As square steel weights are denser than their round cast iron counterparts you can squeeze more weight into your window box allowing you to compensate for. Hi the window sash weights are usually cast iron.

They are offering window weights at 1 60 dollar per pound. Vintage window weights antique architectural salvage cast iron 7 8 lb 18 19 inch. I saved 10 old iron window weights when we replaced the windows in our 100 year old house. I think you should have to replace your old window counter weights with new windows.

4 are slightly slimmer and lighter and 6 are heavier. Sash weights create the proper counterbalance for each window sash allowing for smooth operating double hung windows. 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. You can tell by cutting them with a hack saw.

I have come across some that were cast steel. When selecting weights remember although they can allow for smooth operating windows oversize weights can impede sash movement and cause the window to malfunction. I had my sash windows refurbed and double glazed keeping the original frames last year. All are still rusty.