WHAT IS THE
JAMB SPREADER?
The Jamb Spreader
is a unique hand tool designed specifically for compression-jamb
windows with tilting sashes. This patented tool significantly eases the task of
tilting the sashes inward for cleaning. How? The Jamb Spreader provides you with the
leverage to spread and hold the vinyl jambs apart, allowing you to simply pull the sashes
inward, clean them, and then easily return them back to their places between the jamb
liners. As The Jamb Spreader is subsequently removed from the window, the ribbed jambs
spring back into the sash grooves, re-establishing the window's weathertight fit.
We're always looking for new
ideas, and now we're proud to introduce our newest patented product,
The Curtain Spreader! We'll be posting more on this helpful product
soon. Since its introduction to the window industry in 1997, our Jamb Spreader
tool has become well known in the industry as the
tilting solution. In fact,
several major window manufacturers have acknowledged The Jamb Spreader's effectiveness in
assisting with sash tilting. All of our window dealer clients, as well, report
that they and their customers are very pleased with the tool's effectiveness and
ease-of-use (not to mention its ability to work with a range of window sizes). To learn
how you can purchase The Jamb Spreader, please click here.
Jamb Spreader Demonstration
Without The
Jamb Spreader.
She’s trying to tilt the sash with all her might, but it won’t budge!
That’s because the vinyl jambs interlock very tightly with the sash - good for
thermal efficiency, but bad for tilting.
1) Using
The Jamb Spreader.
The tool is set to the proper length, then placed diagonally between the
vinyl jambs, just above the bottom sash.
2)
It’s just a matter of leverage.
One end of the tool is pulled downward, spreading the jambs apart just enough
to break their seal with the sash. To see a brief film of this action, please click on the
last link in this series.
3) Voila!
Once The Jamb Spreader is holding the jambs apart, the sash can be pulled free with
great ease.
4) Ready to
wash.
Once free of the jambs, the sash can be carefully lowered into position for
washing. That wasn’t so bad, was it? Click here to
see full instructions.
