Locks, cranks, balances, hinges, tilt latches and screen types compared for ease of use, safety and everyday durability.
The parts you touch every day are the hardware. Locks pull the sash tight against the frame. Cranks open casement and awning windows, and hinges carry the sash. Balances in double-hung windows hold the sash up, and tilt latches allow cleaning from inside. Screens complete the window with mesh that keeps insects out while letting air in. Good hardware makes a window pleasant to use, and poor hardware turns a good window into a daily annoyance.
When choosing windows, ask about hardware as well as glass. Look at how the lock feels, whether the crank folds away, how the sash tilts and what finish the parts have. For screens, consider mesh type, frame and removal. In Nashville, with long summers of open windows, owners often upgrade screens to tougher or finer mesh. We bring hardware samples and let you try them at the Free Estimate, and we can replace worn hardware on existing windows too.
Pull the sash tight and keep it closed.
Open casement and awning windows.
Hold double-hung sashes up.
Allow easy cleaning from inside.
Mesh for air without insects.
Hardware colors that match trim.
Window RepairDiagnosis and repair of sashes, balances, locks, glass, seals and frames, so windows open, close and seal again.Explore 
Casement Crank and Operator RepairRepair or replace casement cranks, operator arms and hinges so crank-out windows open smoothly again.Explore 
Window Screens and Screen UpgradesScreens in standard, pet-resistant and sun-blocking mesh, made to fit every window in your home.Explore 
Window Maintenance and InspectionA visit that checks, cleans, lubricates and adjusts every window, with a written list of what to watch.Explore Check problems, pick a style or ballpark a budget.
Window Problem Checker: What Is Wrong?Pick what you see or hear from a window to get likely causes, what to do first and the service page that fits.Try it 
Window Style PickerAnswer a few questions about your home, rooms, ventilation and view to see which window styles usually fit best.Try it 
Window Replacement Budget PlannerPick a window type or repair, set the quantity and add extras to see a ballpark planning range for your project.Try it Often yes, if parts are available. We identify parts by measurements and photos.
That depends on pets, views and sun. We show samples of several mesh types.
Double-hung windows use balances to hold the sash. Failed balances are a common repair.
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