The banjo stay, a simple way to hold a sash open
A loose bottom sash drops on you, and a stick in the track is no way to live. The banjo stay is about the simplest fix there is. You screw it to the interior stop, leave the screw a little loose so it can rotate, and swing it under the sash to hold the window at whatever height you set.
It comes in solid wood. Pick natural so you can paint or stain it to match, or take the standard white.
What’s included
- 1 solid wood banjo stay
- 1 solid brass washer
- 1 #8 1″ brass slotted screw
Weight
Rated for a sash of about 20 to 30 lbs. For a heavier sash, run two.
Frequently asked questions
What is a sash stay?
A banjo stay is a simple way to hold the bottom sash of a double or single-hung window open without a prop. You screw it to the interior stop and swing it under the sash to hold the window at whatever height you set, instead of propping it with a stick or a book.
How do you keep a window sash from falling?
The banjo stay holds it. You screw the stay to the interior stop, leave the screw a little loose so it can rotate, and swing it under the sash. As you open the window above the stay, swing it into place below the bottom to hold the sash securely.
How much weight can a banjo stay hold?
Each banjo stay is rated for a sash of about 20 to 30 lbs. For a heavier sash, run two. It installs with one screw into the interior stop, left a little loose so the stay can rotate, and you swing it under the sash to hold the window at the height you set.
What comes with the banjo stay?
Each one includes 1 solid wood banjo stay, 1 solid brass washer, and 1 #8 1 inch brass slotted screw. It comes in solid wood, so you can pick natural to paint or stain it to match, or take the standard white.