Sash window renovation

[rs6mra]

Hi,
Gaining access to my sash windows is a ball ache as when I had them done 20 years ago I had scaffolding erected which cost quite a bit. At the time I was quoted what I considered a silly price to repaint them and I did them myself. The windows were draught-proofed by a firm that did a good job and that also addressed the rattling issue.
I now need to get them done again and was wondering if taking them off internally would be a good move, considering I have never removed a sash window before. I was toying with doing a test run on one of the windows at the back of the house as the main windows are want done are at the front on the High Street.
Your thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Ollie78]

Sash windows come out to the inside. So not sure why scaffold was needed. I do full refurbs including replacement cills all from inside.
Take out the staff bead, just one side will be enough unless replacing it all anyway.
Then, swing the lower sash away, put a pin in each cord by the pulley ( this stops the rope going back in) and then undo the cords from the sash. (if they were done by Ventrolla they have a little plastic clip instead ).
Next you need to remove the parting bead, this may have been replaced with a 2 part plastic one which will come out easily or if it is still a timber one might be tricky because of the paint sticking it in, you will need to take both sides out. Do the same with the upper sash pulling it right down before pinning the cord and removing that.
It takes 10 minutes to get out.
Decorate it as you need to and then re assemble. You may need to replace some beads as they can break a bit easy sometimes.

All parts are available from Mightons or Reddiseals.

 

[rs6mra]

Thanks ever so much for confirming that