neil leslie wrote in message ...
My sash window won't open because of old paint has glued it shut. Any
idea how to unstick the window? I could use paint stripper then repaint
but I'm hoping for a less labour intensive solution here.

If they're anything like my ones used to be a blunt chissel, hammer
and some good old brute force will work, although if your not planning
on restoring them you'll have to be careful not to completely bugger
them up.
I'm in the process of restoring/draft sealing mine using the kits on:
http:\\www.diysashwindows.co.uk
New ropes, weights, staff bead, parting bead etc
They look and work a treat once done although it is labour intensive
if you want to do it properly but not too bad if you just want to
draft seal and not worry too much about decoration.

Richard