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    Any advice for fitting replacement double glazed units?

    I notice as well as the PVC foam tape, they also do a FoamLink PE tape. Similarly, Adhere (recommended by masona) have both a Standard and Premium quality. On another thread, someone mentioned Reddiseals (www.reddiseals.co.uk) and they do both a Security Glazing Tape and Butyl Tape...
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    Any advice for fitting replacement double glazed units?

    Thanks masona, Okay, I understand. Are the glazing blocks all the same thickness? Who sells these blocks? Can I order them online? Thanks again for your help.
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    Any advice for fitting replacement double glazed units?

    masona and biffvernon, thanks for your comments. I presume, then, I don't need sprigs? Any idea what thickness of tape I should use? Assuming it's guaged by the size / weight of the glass panel, I'm installing double glazed sealed units approx 1m x 1m. Any tips -- other than by being...
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    Any advice for fitting replacement double glazed units?

    I forgot to ask whether I need to use spacers or glazing blocks? Also, I read somewhere about dry glazing systems. Are they worth while considering? Any other hints or tips appreciated. This is my first 'go' at glazing (though I'm a fairly experienced DIY'er).
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    Advice on best product to paint on wooden window frames

    I've no personal experience of either Sadolin or Cuprinol, but I've been told Sadolin is better, though I don't now remember why that was. However, I'm in a very similar position as yourself, my windows had been poorly maintained by the previous owner. A neighbour who is an architect highly...
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    Any advice for fitting replacement double glazed units?

    Hi, I've got double glazed sealed units in swivel wooden (softwood, I think) timber frames. Glazing beads are fitted on the outside of the frames. Some of the sealed units misted up and I got replacement units from a local glass merchant. I was going to order linseed oil putty from...
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