We get many inquiries about ordering vinyl jamb liners for wood double hung windows. Trying to match exactly what you had originally can be very confusing, if not impossible. Most folks think their hardware is brand specific, which is not the case. Jamb liners in particular are very common and universal to wood double hung windows of the ’80s and ’90s. Instead of the tedious challenge of matching balances and terminal ends, we’ve taken the guesswork out of this purchase by offering a universal vinyl window jamb liner replacement kit that will work on most major brands of wood windows. Our replacement kit features a universal fit vinyl jamb liner in white or beige, a heavy duty block and tackle balance, and new sash tilt pins to fit our balance. Regardless of the brand of window, if the window has vinyl, expandable jamb liners, our kit will work. Follow these easy steps to order the kit that is right for your windows.
1. Determine length. Measure the jamb liner from the top to the long point at the bottom. Save this measurement.
2. Determine track shape. All wood sashes with this design had either a square-shaped groove or a “V” shaped groove. See the diagrams for examples.
3. Choose your color. Our kits come in white or beige.
4. Change tilt pins. When you receive your kit, remove your old tilt pins from both the upper and lower sashes and replace them with the new pins supplied in the kit. If your windows already had a similar block and tackle balance, there is no need to change the pins.
5. Install the jamb liners. The jamb liners are simply held in by fins that fit into a vertical groove in the wood frame of the window. Squeeze the jamb liner at one end, and work it free from the groove. Install the new one the same way.
6. Reinstall the sashes. Set the sash tilt pins into each balance terminal and tilt back into place. Push down on the sash to release the block and tackle and the balance will engage. Done.
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Make sure to complete a quote form with the information you collected in steps 1-3. We can not provide you pricing or product without this information.
I need 4 pair vinyl jambliners 34″
Richard, you can order product by submitting a quote request through our website, and a customer service person will get back with you. Thank you.
need to know about your block and tackle system. my existing jjamliner is spring loaded and lots of trouble!
Roger, You can order product via our website, by completing a quote request and a customer service person will get back with you. Thank you.
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I’m looking for 4 of your jam liners 51 1/2″ on the long end, “V plough” shape, in tan color. I tried putting the dimensions on the form but there’s not really a space for jam liners. I tried to contact Quick Sash but have not gotten a response. Can you help me?
Thank you in advance
John
John, We’d love to help. We can’t process orders through the blog obviously, so we’ll still need to gather some information from you. I talked to the Quiksash folks and they say they sent you a quote Thursday evening at 5:17 to your email above. They will send it again today. You might check your junk folder. You can also submit your information on our form. Complete the required fields, then enter your liner specs in the comment section at the end. Thanks!
This is awesome…they fit my 1990’s era Pozzi/Jeld-Wen windows perfectly.
A few questions:
1. Do these jamb liner kits come with new balance cord clips (as per Anderson). I think you’re calling these balance terminals.
2. I can’t tell if I have a square or V track. The old jamb liner looks like the square type but the sash definitely has a V cut track. Can I send a picture of my liner and sash track when I submit my quote request?
3. Doesn’t the distance between the jamb liner tracks for the inside and outside sashes vary by manufacturer? I have Malta double hung circa 1988.
4. What is the turn around time on these? I need 7 pairs.
Thanks
1. This is a complete kit with all the parts you need to replace the old liners. 2. You can send pictures if you like, but it has to be one or the other. 3. With a few exceptions, compression jambliners are a universal component for all tilt windows with a 4 9/16″ jamb. The parting rails change, not the track distance. 4. 3-4 weeks. You can submit your request using a quote request form via our website, and use the comments section at the bottom to provide your specifications. Thank you.
Can I convert my existing double hung windows to tilt in with a replacement jamb?
Don, yes you can. If you have older wood windows with weights and stops, you can retro-fit a vinyl jambliner into the jamb pocket. However, I caution you. If you do not have window and/or carpentry experience, this is not a DIY project and not something we could walk you through. My best suggestion is to access our supplier’s catalog through our website hardware page and find the jambliner section. There is a brief tutorial there on how to retro-fit old sashes. That may be a good starting point to see if you want to pursue a project like this.
Thanks for the information! My vinyl windows need some new jamb liners, so it’s very helpful that you posted instructions. I really liked that you posted information about the type of kit that I should get for my windows. I’ll be sure to find out about the length and determine the track shape so that I can choose the right kit to install new jamb liners.
Hi. I am trying to find a supplier that makes jamb liners for 1-3/4″ double-hung sashes. Do you do this? Thanks.
Jason, That is not a stock item for us.
I am planning to purchase a jamb liner for a Malta window. How do I remove existing? Can I just wiggle and pry it out? There is a small access hole at the top of the existing jamb liner and a small thin metal bar. Is this a key hole or release lever?
Richard, Compression jambliners are held in the jamb pocket by a flange on the edge that slips into a groove on the exterior and interior side of the jamb. There are no brackets or anything to release. You simply pry out the flange from the groove on one side and the liner will pop out.
I have some older aluminum windows that are in good shape but the vinyl jam liners are cracked and very worn. The windows do not tilt in but i can remove them due to the broken jam liners. would i be able to use your product on this type of window?
Joe, Sorry, but I don’t believe so. Our jambliners are for tilt, wood windows only.
I just received my order for replacement jam liners. I was wondering if I needed to replace both sides as only the jam liner on one side of the window is broken? Thanks.
Herb, Well I guess not. You bought the pair, but I guess you don’t have to change both sides.
hello. i have 20 yr old double hung wood windows (not sure the brand) with vinyl jamb liners and square track grooves. all of the measurements seem to line up with yours but when i measure the groove width on mine it appears to be closer to 1/2″. the diagram on your site seems to show something closer to 3/8″ with a slightly rounded edge. will these most likely still work? need to order quite a few. 🙂
thanks.
Chris, Its hard to say without having my hands on it. Rarely do we here about them not working, but that’s certainly not an absolute. If you need a bunch (we’d certainly love to earn that business 🙂 ) I’d recommend getting one set to try it out and them order the rest. We have a lot of folks do that with much success.
I’m looking for 28hd jamb liner balances with the metal loop attached to the string. Also looking for the white plastic break shoe that for jamb liners
Joe, Sorry but we only sell the complete kits, not individual parts.
We are looking to retrofit one of our old double-hung windows with vinyl jamb liner. It had an aluminum liner that is now destroyed when we removed the sashes. I do not see the retrofit tutorial that you mentioned in an earlier post. Will your jamb liner work for an old window that has already been modified to fit an aluminum liner? Thanks
Dee, I would say not. Our kits are made to replace an existing vinyl jambliner only.
My current vinyl jamb liners warped badly. Do your vinyl jamb liners warp under the sun over time?
Charlie, Honestly, probably yes. Everything has a life span. Vinyl is vinyl. It warps when it gets hot. It cracks when it gets old and brittle. Should you get 10 years out of them, yes, maybe more. Can I guarantee that? Not really. Every set of circumstances is different. I’d rather be honest and lose the sale than make promises I can’t keep. If a competitor is promising you their jambliners last forever, I guess they get the sale.
I need aboud 28 sed like to putt in to my peechtree doble hong like to convert in to tilt in if possible pleace don’t mine my bath English im german
No worries Alfred. If your windows are not currently tilt-in style, that is difficult to convert. While our jambliners are “universal fit” meaning they work in most brands of tilt-in windows, that does not mean they can be used in a conversion situation. The shape of the sash track is very specific. The industry standards are a square plow or a “vee” plow both of which have specific specifications. Your existing window sashes would have to have one of these type of sash tracks or would need to be routed out to match. I’m not saying it can’t be done, it requires a very skilled woodworker to perform this procedure to which the likes of the average contractor could not handle.
Richard, We can help you with that! Jambliner kits are sold by the length, so you will have to determine that before you order. You can order our replacement kits online from our website. Just fill out the order form on the jambliner product page and someone from my team will contact you to confirm your order.
We installed MW replacement sash double hung painted wood windows in the 90’s. We bought the kits from Home Depot. The sashes are fine, but Some of the jambs are bowing out. Do you have jambs to replace the warped jambs?
Marci, Unfortunately I am not familiar with that product line sold through Home Depot. I don’t have any idea what MW used for those. All I could offer is to have you visit our jambliner page of our website and see if our jambliner kits will work for your windows.
I’ve got 22 double-hung Rockwell replacement windows with jamb-liners that I put in maybe 15 yrs ago. Is that a manufacturer you’re familiar with and do you think yours will work? Thanks, Paul
You bet Paul! Rockwell is one of our biggest sellers. And yes, our jambliners will work!
Do your jambliners work on Kolbe windows from the 80’s?
I have double hung, tilt in windows manufactured by Craftline in Maumee Oh, now out of business. These were installed in 1969. In good shape because of added storm windows but needing new jambliners/balances. Can you help?
Rex, Unfortunately 1969 pre-dates anything we have to offer. Sorry we couldn’t help.
Have you heard of Pioneer double hung wood windows from 1980s. Getting windows reglazed because wood is in great shape but it’d be a good idea to replace vinyl jambliners. Their track grooves look rounded (similar to cord shape) but concerned about matching window edges breaking off. Not sure we can find this type…seems unique. Suggestions?
Jake, I have not heard of that brand. The jambliner you re describing sounds like something Crestline used in the 80’s, but unfortunately it does not match anything we have available.
I have AndersOn (not Andersen) double hung wood sash (internal frame is metal) windows with spring loaded (the spring is visible) vinyl compression jambs that are brittle and cracked with age. Windows are stamped 1975. The jambs seem to snap in to a metal ridge that runs down the middle of the frame. Are their replacement parts (the liners/springs) for these windows?
Matt, I’m afraid that is a extinct dinosaur. I haven’t seen anything like that for many years. If you find them elsewhere, let me know, I get the occasional request for them.
Hi, I have Crestline double hung wood windows from 1984, they are have spring loaded vinyl balances that release the window by pressing to the left providing pressure on the left balance. The right balance is rigid vinyl that does not compress because it is not backed by foam. Will your balance work as replacements?
I also have an unknown brand from the same year, they have vinyl balances but do not tilt or release. The sash extends past the stops to the wood frame as the old weight and pulley sashes did. Do you sell a balance that can replace these?
Andy, I am familiar with both of your situations. However, our jambliner product will not work for either of your applications. Sorry we couldn’t help.
I Need or looking to get a price on a jamb liner kit for a double hung tilt to clean casement window in white can some one please help me each window is 32″× 32″ for a total of 32″×64″
Steve, pricing and specs for our kits are on our jambliner page on our website.
will these work on malta windows
Justin, Yes. Should be the “vee” plough.
Are you still supporting the replacement vinyl jamb liner products? The link for requesting a quote returned an invalid site code (404 – Not Found). I have Norco brand aluminum clad wood double hung windows with vinyl jamb liners that are 30 years old and the liners are very brittle.
Don B.
Oh yeah Don. Its probably your phone number. Seems to be a common issue depending on what browser you’re using. Try entering that with no dashes or spaces.
Will your vinyl jamb liners fit Wenco windows?
David, No, if you have the Wenco model I know of. Wenco used an easy-tilt system with sliding sash locks at the top as opposed to the compression type liner we carry.
Hi. I have older (circa 1991) Malta 7B wood double hung windows. Looks like each sash has a thin cord that is used to control the workings of the sash, and it has broken, as the sashes now “fall” on their own. These windows tilt-in based on pulling the sash against the friction fit of the jamb liner – there is no set tilt pin. However, there is a screw set into each side of the sash, which I’m presuming the cord attached to. I’m wondering if the kit you sell can be used on this type of window? Thanks very much.
Mario, Not sure what’s going on there? Our jambliner kits usually work on Maltas. If you have vinyl compression type jambliners the cord does not attach to the sash itself. It attaches to the pin terminal. The screw is confusing. You should have a tilt pin. I can’t see it obviously, but I’m thinking the pin broke off and the screw is taking its place??
Do you know if your jambliners fit Rivco windows?
Keith, I believe so, but I can never say with any certainty unless I’ve actually done the install myself. I’m familiar with Rivco windows, but have never worked on them personally. However, I do believe those take the “vee” plough style liner.
I need jamb liners for Crestline Elite Premium from 2016 – would this work? Thanks
Lisa, I’m sorry, but your windows are too new for our product. Our jambliners are for older models.
Hi. I ordered 2 sets of your jambliners for Malta Windows. I have a set installed, but here’s may problem. With the outside window installed it will not close the whole way because of the metal that is inside the jambliner slot that the pin on the window hits. I’m sure those metal sleeves stay there so how to I fix this?
Thanks.
Gary, The only I can think of is the balances, more so the clips, are in backward. Unfortunately its been known to happen, but an easy fix. The outer balance should have the shorter clip holding the metal sleeve flush to the top of the liner. The inner balance should have the longer clip at the top holding the sleeve down about 2 inches. The rubber sash stop should be in this gap. The length of the balance is determined by the height of the liner. Assuming the liner itself fit in the window opening, it should have the correct size balance in it. That’s all I can think of without seeing it. I’ve notified customer service of the issue.
Hi Ryan, Forget about this. In today’s mail, the rest of the order came in. The brackets and new pins came and the pins get mounted on the bottom of the sash which would make this all work. Thanks for your help.
Gary
Oh awesome Gary! Thank you so much for your business!
We have seventies Rimco wooden tilt out windows – the jamb liners are screwed into the windows rather than fitting into a slot (as indicated in step 5 above – can we still use these if we just screw them in?
Andrea, I’m sorry, I’m not familiar Rimco windows. I couldn’t give you an informed opinion on that. We have 100% success when our products are used for their intended purpose. I wouldn’t recommend an alternate installation method.
My house was built in 1910 and had its original double hung windows. i cannot replace with vinyl windows because i live in a historic district. the sashes are in pretty good shape because I have maintained them, but the side jambs are in rough shape. i would like to replace them but keep the sashes and trim
Hi Jeff, So I’m sure exactly what you are looking for? Have your original windows been converted to vinyl jambliners already or you are looking to do that?
I’m looking to replace the original equipment, remove the weights ans the wood that the sashes travel on now. The wood side jambs are beyond repair
Jeff, That’s a pretty specialized and complicated project. Our products really are not designed for that type of application. You might want to try an find a local company that specializes in historical restoration for something like that.
Hi,
Our 30 year old house has Reuten Klein double hung tilt in windows with spring balances in the jambliner. Can I get similar type balances. Some shoes broke and balances are deformed and jammed un jamb liner. Will your jambliner work in these windows?
Hello Pat,
I’m not familiar with that brand at all. I wouldn’t be able to properly recommend a solution.
I know they come in standard sizes. Am I able to cut these liners to fit exact as far as the length. I assume that is correct but figured I better ask.
Thanks
Rick
Rick, sure you can cut them to any length you want, although that’s usually not required.
I purchased Pozzi windows in 1988 when I was building my house.. Everything on the windows eventually started to fail ( wood sills, jamb liners, plastic tilt pins, insulated glass ). I need to know if you carry jamb liners for those windows. Double hung tilt-in w/ insulated glass. I would appreciate a quote. Thank you.
Val Jermacans
I have a mid 80s Malta casement window. Malta has a similar extrusion for their jambliners without the snap in ears. Has anybody cut grooves in the window stops to mount your jambliners?
Mark, That’s probably more work than it’s worth. It would be easier to cut the flanges off. We can order you in the mounting brackets.
they are double hung windows not casement but im sure you figured that out. if you can supply part numbers and quanities Ill order online . thanks
Mark, I’m not sure I understand your comment. Liners are ordered by size, color and shape. No part numbers really. How would we know the sizes and quantities until you order them? Liners are sold on our hardware site.
I Have a set of 54.5″ Jambliners from your company at my Cincinnati house. I’ve been stalling tearing the old jambliners out because I might break the old mounting brackets. I’ve found a part number 86-22 in the Strybuc catalog and believe I need 4.
Mark, I guess I’m not understanding. You bought a bracket mount liner kit from us and it didn’t come with new brackets? The reason I ask is I don’t recall in recent history selling any bracket mount liners. Those aren’t very common for us.
I thought I was buying a bracket mount liner kit, what I received was a compression liner. So now I’m going to cut the flanges off and bracket mount them if I can buy the brackets. Most of the liners metal parts are badly corroded and I want to be prepared to replace the brackets incase they break upon liner removal.
Oh I gotcha. Our liners are actually interchangeable. We just cut the flanges off for a bracket mount. We can send you some brackets. If you would, send us a message with your contact info to sales@fensterusa.com and we’ll look up your previous order.
I have Craftline double hungs from 1997 with V groove. The bottom of the jamb liner has a notch in it rather than a straight 15degree slope. Can I use one of your kits and just cut the notch, or do you perhaps sell a variant like this?
In theory yes, but unfortunately jambliner sales have been suspended due to supplier issues.
Hello. Have you resumed jambliner sales? If yes, can you please send me the quote form? The link is not working. Thank you!
We have not. It’s going to be awhile.
I have Wenco tilt windows. Jeldwin recommended finding new jamb liners. Would your universal jambliner work?
Hi Patsy, That’s ironic actually. We get a ton of referrals from JELD-WEN, and great appreciated, but they won’t sell us any parts to carry on their former products lines. No unfortunately our liners will not fit the Wenco easy-tilt. And you won’t find them either. No one is producing that style of jambliner. Trust me, if we could find them, we’d be selling them!
I think I have winkle JX7 double hung tiltin windows on a manufactured home from 1992.
The gym liners have Spring balancers and I was wondering if you have replacements for them
Randolph, we do not and you will have a hard time finding them at all. We have not been able to identify a supplier for those. If we could get them, we’d certainly be selling them.
Randolph, I’m afraid no one does. We have not been able to identify a supplier for these.
Have you resumed jamb liner sales
Yes we have Mike.
Hello Ryan, I live in VA and I have MW double hung, tiltin, wood windows, double pane glass with vinyl grid inside the glass (installed by builder in 1998). They have vinyl compression Jamb liner which is failing and allowing lots of air draft. I was wondering if you sell these type of jamb liner.
Thanks
Sure Tom! You can buy jambliners off our website. https://fenstersusa.com
I have a pair of existing spring balance double hung windows which I am making new sashes for and I would like the install tilt-out jamb liners to go with the new sashes.
The overall window opening height is 45 1/4 in.
The sashes will contain leaded glass. Each sash (with glass) will weigh around 13 lb.
I can build the sashes as required to work with pretty much any design of jamb liner, assuming I can get construction details.
Can you recommend one of your products which I can use, and provide details of the matching sash construction requirements?
Thanks
Dave, We don’t offer a sash kit over 42″ wide because of the weight. The leaded glass certainly would add more. I wouldn’t spec out our liners for your application. Sorry we couldn’t help.
Do you know if these will work for Royal Oak Windows (ROW)? They are double hung tiltable windows with vinyl jambliners. The home was built in 1997.
Hi Rob, I do not. I am not familiar with how ROW’s double hungs were constructed.