sash cord in American English

noun. a cord for connecting a vertically sliding window sash with a counterweight.

Is sash cord the same as clothesline?

Cotton sash cord is the upgrade from a clothesline and when used as a clothesline will last many years. This cord can be used as sash cords in windows. The typical thickness is 1/4″.

What diameter is sash cord?

Waxed Cotton Sash Cord – 8mm Diameter – 20m Knot.

What is the best sash cord?

For the majority of windows a #8 (1/4″) cotton rope will work best. My favorite is Samson Spot Cord which has a 150 lbs. working strength which works great for nearly every residential window.

What is sash cord made of?

Sash Cord: A strong braided cord often with a nylon or metal core, for attaching the weights to the sashes of double-hung windows.

Is sash cord strong?

Cotton is durable, weather resistant and knots securely. Nylon sashcord in hanks or reels is regarded by many within the trade as the ‘King’ of all the sash cords. Nylon sashcord is strong, provides better shock absorbency and higher abrasion resistance than other sashcord materials.

How do I choose a sash cord?

Be sure to buy a product that is called “sash cord” to ensure that it will be strong enough to handle a heavy cast-iron sash weight. A 100% cotton sash cord will last longer and stretch less than nylon cord as long as you do not get paint on it. The standard residential size of sash cord is ¼-inch diameter.

What thickness is sash cord?

Nylon Sash Cord

A lot of the beautiful old glass in sash windows is 3mm thick, in the new sealed units each pane will usually be a minimum of 4mms.

What is the breaking strain of sash cord?

Cord has a breaking strength of 625 lbs., a working load of 94 lbs., and a diameter of 7/32.”