Glazing Old Windows

On older single pane windows the glass is usually surrounded by putty called glazing compound.

Glazing old windows.

We use sarco seal putty as it glazes over much faster than dap33 and is recommended by professionals. Wear gloves when handling antique glass. Here this old house general contractor tom silva installs a tilt in double hung sash. That can be used to glaze windows.

Window glass called glazing has come a long way since the days when windows had only a single pane between you and the elements. How to reglaze a window step 1. There are different types of glazing compounds. So don t get frustrated if your first attempt doesn t look very tidy.

Do not prime the glazing. Wait until the glazing putty has formed a skin 3 4 days for type m putty or 2 3 weeks for dual glaze putty before you. Every editorial product is independently selected though we may. We use sarco seal putty as it glazes over much faster than dap33 and is recommended by professionals.

First you need to remove the operable part of the window where it slides up or down. It is very brittle and can easily break. How to glaze a window single pane tighten up drafty old windows with new glazing putty. Join steve as he shows you how easy it is to glaze a sash.

Remove the old glazing. Always prime a bare sash with an oil based primer prior to glazing. Of course he s glazed 10 000 sashes and makes it look easy but then again he s had the practice. First examine the exterior of your windows to see what condition they re in.

Remove the old glazing.