Copper coated #8 sash chain for double-hung windows
This is #8 sash chain, the part that hangs a double-hung sash from its counterweights. It’s the longer-lasting alternative to sash cord, which frays and eventually breaks.
It’s built for the job: suspending double-hung sash and other pulley applications, and it operates smoothly over the pulleys so the window glides instead of catching. The copper coating gives it a period-correct look in an old window pocket.
Sizes
- 100 ft spool
- 500 ft spool
Frequently asked questions
What is sash chain used for?
Sash chain hangs a double-hung window sash from its counterweights on the weight-and-pulley system. This #8 chain is the part that suspends the sash, and it runs smoothly over the pulleys so the window glides instead of catching. It also suits other pulley applications.
Is sash chain better than sash cord?
Sash chain is the longer-lasting alternative to sash cord, which frays and eventually breaks and drops the window. This chain is built for the job of suspending double-hung sash and operates smoothly over the pulleys, so you get a window that keeps working instead of a cord that snaps.
What lengths does the sash chain come in?
It is sold by the spool in two sizes: a 100 ft spool and a 500 ft spool. It is #8 copper-coated chain, so the copper coating gives it a period-correct look in an old window pocket.
Re-cording a window? These guides from The Craftsman Blog cover choosing the cord, measuring it, and installing it.
Related tutorials
From The Craftsman Blog
Rope or Chain: Which is Best?
Rope or chain for your double-hungs? The answer is usually simpler than people expect — match what the window originally had. Scott explains why the pulley design makes that the right call. Helpful before you choose chain for your sash.