I got an inquiry if I could repair two oval windows. Having never worked on an oval window I was intrigued so I went to look at them. They are true divided lite sashes, and the upper half of each is hinged and tilt inward. The bottom curved portion of the sash and the bottom half of the curved case molding are decayed and need to be replaced. The lites need to be re-set in the sashes, and everything needs new paint.
I'm more than capable of doing the repair work but I'm not sure how to remove the sash. The outer case molding looks to be nailed on in the usual manner, I think. Assuming that's correct and I get it off w/o damaging it, I'll be looking at the sash in what looks to be brick layed jamb. So, to my question. How do you think that the fixed lower portion of sash is held in the jamb? Just nailed in or would it be something more sophisticated?
Sorry, I forgot to take a photo and forgot to ask how old the house is. Likely 80+ years just guessing. Thanks for any insights.
John