19-06-2013, 06:53 PM
Hi,
Many thanks for the putty and fitting information Lawrence.
I've previously used linseed oil putty from the tub as sold by Screwfix which is a messy sticky process.
I've also used Butyl type glazing compounds but these don't accept paint but it hasn't been any trouble because I've used the Butyl in conjunction with wooden glass beading so only a very thin sealing layer was needed.
If I use linseed oil putty I like to paint the rebates first and also paint the glass edges with a coat of gloss paint as this allows the putty to adhere much better.
The first ever woodworking job I did 37 years ago when I married Bron was to make new wooden window frames for the semi we had just bought; I used very basic hand tools but the frames looked good once painted and saved us a lot of money. You are so right Lawrence about leaving a gap all around then wedging into position adding damp proofing.
Kind regards, Col.
Many thanks for the putty and fitting information Lawrence.
I've previously used linseed oil putty from the tub as sold by Screwfix which is a messy sticky process.
I've also used Butyl type glazing compounds but these don't accept paint but it hasn't been any trouble because I've used the Butyl in conjunction with wooden glass beading so only a very thin sealing layer was needed.
If I use linseed oil putty I like to paint the rebates first and also paint the glass edges with a coat of gloss paint as this allows the putty to adhere much better.
The first ever woodworking job I did 37 years ago when I married Bron was to make new wooden window frames for the semi we had just bought; I used very basic hand tools but the frames looked good once painted and saved us a lot of money. You are so right Lawrence about leaving a gap all around then wedging into position adding damp proofing.
Kind regards, Col.
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