For a heavier window or one that hangs in a way that leaves it open to wind at the side or on the front of a porch for example i d use d rings and chain instead.
Hanging windows on walls.
For example if the frame of the window sash is 2.
It comes with everything you ll need.
Twist one picture framing eye hook into the sash at the left pencil mark but centered across the width of the left side of the window frame.
Most wall framing is covered with drywall that typically measures 1 2 or 5 8 inch thick.
The windows were hung with french cleats.
Pictures mirrors shelves lamps tools sports equipment the list of items you can hang on walls is almost endless to keep them hanging where they belong you need to choose the proper fastener and install it in the proper way.
We have a big bare wall in the main living space in the house so i ecided to put all of my old windows to use and make a gallery wall out of them.
So here it is a little how to on hanging vintage windows.
I have a window i still need to hang and i want to add more but i still love it now even not finished.
One part of the cleat goes in the wall the other on the window.
I am not a professional by any means so do your research.
First let me show you how my wall is looking these days.
To hang lightweight and medium weight objects you need only pierce this.