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Hi all, Approx 3 months ago I replaced a number of window panes, fresh glass and putty. I left the putty approx 6 weeks before painting (partially due to other work committments). Hence when I came around the painting the putty, it was nice and firm. Applied a primer, undercoat and 2...

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Hi all, Im in the process of refurbing the downstairs window of a victorian cottage. Unfortunatly, its not just a case of cleaning up the old latches, as one is broken, needs replacing as is a security risk. Most of the windows are in need of some TLC, in particular the sash windows (which...

Hi all, In the process of restoring windows, usefully each one is a bit different! (Casement sash, hinged opening and tilt!) The one i've got a query about is the tilt. At somepoint in its life it started out as a sash and has been converted into a tilt. (by passing the ropes and weights -...

Cheers Nige - the liquid plastics you link too looks very similar to the 'Sealoflex' system i've been reccomended to use. - Guess they are all fairly similar in nature. Cheers

Thanks for the replies. Can understand the lead sentiment - likewise, I've always been a believer in 'proper' methods as well. Is there anything 'Wrong' with the Sealoflex types? The guarantees offered are really very good (hence the temptation / cost trade off) - 25yrs guarantee on the...

Hi all, Need to pick a few brains! The valley which sits between my house and our neighbours has sprung a leak. Inspection of the gulley has shown us that at somepoint in the past the valley has had some work done to it in the past, likely a bit of a cheap fix. PROBLEM: Lead is likely...