Sash Window Weights Scrap Value

I have come across some that were cast steel.

Sash window weights scrap value. You can get 200 to 400 a ton depending on where you live. 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. Made of iron the weights can be installed alone or stacked and are ideal for vintage window restoration or new period style home construction.

The weight is paid in tons. All are still rusty. A ton is 2000 pounds. Sash weights create the proper counterbalance for each window sash allowing for smooth operating double hung windows.

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. 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. I haven t tried to do anything with them so i don t know how they ll clean up. They are offering window weights at 1 60 dollar per pound.

Steel sash weights were designed by mighton in 1985. Hi the window sash weights are usually cast iron. Each has a hole through one end where the rope passed thru. Lot 6 antique cast iron window sash weights 8lbs architectural salvage fishing c.

Cast iron cuts easier than cast steel. I saved 10 old iron window weights when we replaced the windows in our 100 year old house. 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. Antique vintage window sash weight approx 5 7lb ea.

I m assuming they ll have to be painted. You can tell by cutting them with a hack saw. I had my sash windows refurbed and double glazed keeping the original frames last year. Vintage window weights antique architectural salvage cast iron 7 8 lb 18 19 inch.