Sash Window Weights Scrap Value

Vintage window weights antique architectural salvage cast iron 7 8 lb 18 19 inch.

Sash window weights scrap value.

You can get 200 to 400 a ton depending on where you live. The weight is paid in tons. 4 are slightly slimmer and lighter and 6 are heavier. I have come across some that were cast steel.

A ton is 2000 pounds. Ended up with a pile of 100 year old possibly weights. 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.

I saved 10 old iron window weights when we replaced the windows in our 100 year old house. Each has a hole through one end where the rope passed thru. Made of iron the weights can be installed alone or stacked and are ideal for vintage window restoration or new period style home construction. I m assuming they ll have to be painted.

I haven t tried to do anything with them so i don t know how they ll clean up. Lot 6 antique cast iron window sash weights 8lbs architectural salvage fishing c. You can tell by cutting them with a hack saw. Steel sash weights were designed by mighton in 1985.

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 think you should have to replace your old window counter weights with new windows. Cast iron cuts easier than cast steel.

So you could get 10 to 20 cents per pound. 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.