Failing putty (new shed window) (Ed.)

[freddiemercurystwin]

DIY windows seldom work

 

[DIY67]

I understand about the putty but that is now too late. getting that out again without breaking the glass would be almost impossible.

That aside, my issue is why is water travelling upwards ?

 

[DIY67]

I understand about the putty but that is now too late. getting that out again without breaking the glass would be almost impossible.

That aside, my issue is why is water travelling upwards ?

 

[Diver Fred]

I understand about the putty but that is now too late. getting that out again without breaking the glass would be almost impossible.

That aside, my issue is why is water travelling upwards ?

It's called 'Capillary action' - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capillary_action just needs a narrow gap (sub 1mm)

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

It's simple capillary action.

 

[DIY67]

In that case, if I seal the end from the outside with silicone it should cure it.

 

[DIY67]

I have treated the rotten wood with Ronseal and filled with wood filler. painted it with Weatherseal and low and behold the rain is already bubbling the paint

Why ?

 

[DIY67]

And it has got worse, bubbling up. So much for Weathwrseal paint!

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

DIY windows seldom work

You'll be there forever trying to do this.

 

[DIY67]

I'll sand it down and give another coat.

 

[DIY67]

Even worse I have just discovered. I have treated it with Ronseal wet wood hardener and will fill. What other option do I have?

 

[foxhole]

Knock it down and start again.

 

[DIY67]

Knock it down and start again.

Thanks for that helpful advice.

 

[foxhole]

Thanks for that helpful advice.

You are welcome.

 

[James Carmichael]

I am with Foxhole. Looking at the photos I suspect the shed is now structurally unsound and a danger to users of the garden. I would also be worried about toxins from the rotten timber leaching into the soil, causing an environmental health hazard for which the owner would be liable.

The only viable option is now to knock the thing down. If that cannot immediately be achieved I suggest suitable emergency fencing off of the area and moving the residents of the attached house into rented accommodation.

It is shocking that this has got to such a dangerous situation for want of simply glazing a window properly.