My house, c1890 has newish timber windows with slim double glazing. Throughout are timber beads which just look awful. They're thick, proud of the frame, make the frame look too wide and are obvious from across the street! I can't afford new windows, is there any reason I can't remove the beading and replace with putty?
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Can I replace timber bead with putty?
- Thread starter Sylvie3
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Do you mean you have slimlite glazing, designed to go in a rebate for single glazing? -a picture would help.
If thats the case it should be face putty glazed -although depends on detailing.
The correct putty is this:
https://www.repair-care.co.uk/product/dry-seal-mp-2/
If thats the case it should be face putty glazed -although depends on detailing.
The correct putty is this:
https://www.repair-care.co.uk/product/dry-seal-mp-2/
Can't you put in smaller beading?
Any beading/finish needs to cover and protect the edge of the double glazed units from UV.
Do not block drainage & ventilation gaps around or under the units
Do not use Linsead putty as that will break down the double glazed units
Other than that it maybe possible
Do not block drainage & ventilation gaps around or under the units
Do not use Linsead putty as that will break down the double glazed units
Other than that it maybe possible
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