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Fastening Window Sashes

A convenient way to prevent loose window sashes from rattling unpleasantly when the wind blows, is to make four one-sided buttons of wood, and screw them to the stops, which are nailed to the face-casings of the window, making each button of proper length to press the side of the sash outward when the end of the button is turned horizontally. The buttons operate like a cam. By having them of the correct length to crowd the sills of the sash outward against the outer stop of the window frame, the sash will not only be held so firmly that it cannot rattle, but the crack which admitted dust and a current of cold air will be closed so tightly that no window strips will be required. The buttons should be placed about half-way from the upper to the lower end of each stile of the sashes.