Getting parts for your historic window comes with tons of options and questions. What’s going to look best? Should I invest in something more expensive? How long will it last? Homeowners face these kinds of questions often when restoring and repairing their historic spaces. Sometimes the cost of the sashlock is not as important to the decision as is the historic compatibility. On historic tax credit projects, certain designs may be required.

Karnage Construction offers sashlocks made with quality metal that will outlast the flimsy pot metal sashlocks available at big box stores for $4 - you get what you pay for in this case. The average price ranges for our sashlock options are $20 to $100 depending largely on style, finish, and quantity. Installation is a separate fee.

We don’t gatekeep information that can help homeowners make informed choices for their home’s health, structure, and longevity. So, we’re going to go through some options for sashlocks in three categories: plain, mid, and ornate.

Plain

These are for homeowners trying to restore their windows on a smaller budget. Your budget options are the cheapest and while they might not be the prettiest, they’ll certainly get the job done.

Option #1: SRS Classic Sashlock

The SRS Classic Sashlock is available in lacquered brass, oil rubbed bronze, brushed nickel, and polished nickel. The dimensions are 2 ⅞” x 5 ⅞” for the latch base, 2 ⅞” x ⅜” for the catch base, and screw holes that measure 2 ⅜” center to center.

Option #2: Plain Cast Iron Sashlock

The Plain Cast Iron Sashlock is another budget friendly option. The dimensions are 2 ½” L x 1” W for the latch base and 2 9/16” L x 9/16” W for the catch base.

Option #3: Plated Aluminum Window Sashlock

The Plated Aluminum Window Sashlock is available in bright brass, antique brass, and polished nickel. The dimensions are 2 ½” L x 1” W for the latch base and 2 ½” L x ⅝” W for the catch base.

Mid

These are for homeowners trying to restore their windows on a budget with more wiggle room. Your mid options are a middle of the road compromise between pricing and style.

Option #1: Forged-Bronze Sash Lock and Lift

The Forged-Bronze Sashlock and Lift is available in antique brass, oil rubbed bronze, satin nickel, polished nickel, polished bronze, and un-laquered brass. The dimensions are 1 ½” H x 1 ⅞” W for the latch base. The dimensions for lift projects are 1 ⅜”. For strike the dimensions are 11/16” D x 1 ⅞” W and with projects are 9/16”. These sashlocks are mounted with four 1” slotted wood screws.

Option #2: Commercial Style Cast Brass Sashlock

The Commercial Style Cast Brass Sashlock is available in antique brass, oil rubbed bronze, polished brass, polished nickel, satin nickel, un-laquered brass, and weathered bronze. The dimensions are 2 ⅝” L x 15/16" W for the latch base and 2 ⅝” L x ¾” W for the catch base.

Option #3: Solid-Brass Crescent Sash Lock

The Solid-Brass Crescent Sashlock is available in antique brass, oil rubbed bronze, polished brass, polished nickel, satin nickel, un-laquered brass, and weathered bronze. The dimensions are 2 9/16" L x 1 3/16" W for the latch base and 2 1/2" L x 1/2" W x 1 1/8" H for the catch.

Ornate

The investment options are gorgeous, detailed, and strong options for homeowners looking to add some fancy touches to their historic windows. Those with an eye for aesthetic design and an expansive budget are sure to enjoy these sashlock options.

Option #1: Solid Brass Eastlake Style Sashlock

The Solid Brass Eastlake Style Sashlock is available in Polished Brass, Weathered Bronze, Cast Iron Lacquered, Matte Black, and Hand Finished Antique. The dimensions are 2 ¾” L x 1” W for the latch base and 2 ¾” L x 1” W for the catch base.

Option #2: Solid Brass Eastlake Style Sashlock

The Solid Brass Eastlake Style Sashlock is available in Polished, Antique, Cast Iron Lacquered, Matte Black, and Un-Lacquered Brass. The dimensions are 2” L x 1 ¼” W for the latch base and 2” L x ⅝” W for the catch base.

For a full guide on each of these options, check out our selection guide.

A Homeowner’s Guide To Finding The Sashlock Of Your Dreams