Vinyl Window Jamb Spreader Tool

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Vinyl window jamb spreader tool. I m looking to rent from home depot a pair of vinyl window jamb spreaders. The jamb stretcher enables you to spread a vinyl jamb pocket in order to replace balances shoes or other components without the need to cut into the jamb or melting the vinyl with a hot air gun. This is an excellent tool for factory use or field repair. We guarantee that our jamb spreader and curtain spreader tools will significantly ease the chore of tilting and cleaning your double hung windows.

We have a great thread regarding using an alternative. Includes two jamb spreaders. Considering it is a project not usually done. How to tilt in a friction fit wood window using the patented jamb spreader window tool.

Like yourself i talso had reservations about spreading the jamb using the swisco jamb spreader but my concerns were unfounded. The home depot ever jamb exterior door frame kit 4 9 16 in. Tighten and loosen by hand only. Replace components in a fraction of the time compared to other methods.

At the end of the day it boils down to aesthetics number of vinyl windows in need of repair factoring in time etc it made sense to purchase this set of 148 jamb spreaders. It requires a different window tension tool then the one that i ve had for 20 years. There is no warranty on this tool set. The jamb spreader makes it easy to tilt your double hung windows for cleaning while the curtain spreader safely keeps curtains out of the way for unobstructed sash tilting and removal.

This video is the 2nd in a 4 part series that shows how to use a swisco jamb spreader to replace constant force balances in vinyl windows. However if you wish you can contact your local store that has a tool rental to verify but it isn t a common item sold nor rented. I have over 20 vinyl windows installed in 1986 which have been carefully maintained for almost 30 years however yearly cleanings and normal wear and tear have taken their. So i remember to look on amazon and sure enough exactly what i need for 15 or 20 bucks in 5 minutes to fix the springs with the correct tool saving me over 100.

Fyi all my vinyl windows were installed in 1986 and like many other vinyl window owners pivot bars pivot shoes and the ocassional spiral balance needed repair replacement. Vinyl window jamb spreaders. Jamb spreaders enable you to spread a vinyl jamb pocket in order to replace balances shoes or other components without the need to cut into the jamb or melting the vinyl with a hot air gun.