I live in a Victorian house with original wooden windowframes. The outside of the windows meet the sandstone walls as expected, but they are "joined" by something which could be putty, which has then been painted (I assume in gloss). However, some of this putty (I don't know if it is, I'm just calling it putty) is coming away from the wall and I'm aware I should replace this before the winter starts again to ensure I don't get a winters worth of moisture in there.
I was recommended linseed oil putty by my father in law, who said I should cut out the old stuff, put in the new, then repaint.
I'm happy to do that, but just wanted to make sure I was using the correct stuff. The putty would be covering some sandstone too (at least it is at present).
This stuff is not the silicone sealant, and I want to use something traditional, to keep with the look of the building.
Should I use linseed putty or something else? Bear in mind it's not wood on wood, it's wood onto sandstone.
Thanks
I was recommended linseed oil putty by my father in law, who said I should cut out the old stuff, put in the new, then repaint.
I'm happy to do that, but just wanted to make sure I was using the correct stuff. The putty would be covering some sandstone too (at least it is at present).
This stuff is not the silicone sealant, and I want to use something traditional, to keep with the look of the building.
Should I use linseed putty or something else? Bear in mind it's not wood on wood, it's wood onto sandstone.
Thanks