Can I remove and replace my jamb carrier plastic tracks on windows?

Jambliners, Jamb Liners, Jamb Linings, Jamb Carrier Tracks, Jamb Balance Tracks, Plastic Window Tracks - just to nake a few of the many terms on the many inquiries we receive about 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 people do not understand that window hardware is rarely brand specific, and Jamb liner varrier tracks in particular are very common and universal to many wood double hung and single hung windows of the  70's, ’80s and ’90s - we’ve taken the guesswork out of this purchase - just for you! Need Help? Email Us Info@windowpartsdoorparts.com

 

Measure the jamb liner - Determine length. Measure the jamb liner from the top to the long point at the bottom, and Measure the jamb liner from the top to the short point at the bottom.  Save this measurement.

Determine the track shape. All wood sashes with this design had either a "square-shaped"  groove or a “V” shaped groove. See the diagrams for examples.

Choose your color. WHITE OR BEIGE

Installations of 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