Illustrated guide to window parts
Wallside's 35-year guarantee means we service your windows long after they're installed. This guide is meant to help some of our customers with older windows as they call to request service. The images you see here do not reflect current Wallside Windows parts.
Many Wallside Windows have child safety locks, also known as night locks.
Double hung windows have tilt latches, and sliding tilt windows have locking levers which fit into sash retaining clips.
Double hung tilt latch
Locking lever
The main frame of any window contains the sash frame or frames.
Main frame
Sash frame
Constant force spring balances allow the sashes on a double hung window to open easily and stay in place for ventilation and easy cleaning.
Spiral balances keep window sashes where you position them.
Drain holes or weep holes allow rainwater to escape from window frames.
Window locks fasten into keepers.
Casement windows have cranks and lock levers.
Casement crank
Casement lock lever
Doorwalls have interior handles to open them and kick locks to secure them shut as desired.
Doorwall handle
Kick lock
The screen handle of a doorwall latches into a keeper.
Screen handle
Keeper
