window glazing

[nbpt100]

I have some window glazing that is not holding back water. We had a windy storm last night and water seeped through some of the window panes. About a month ago I replaced some of the glazing that was loose with a DAP product that comes in a caulking gun. Some of them appeared to be leaking too. But not nearly as bad as the old glazing. I am wondering if the adhesion was poor for some reason like it was cold out or something else. The product says it is good to apply down to 40 deg F. It was a while ago but I think it was about 50 F when I applied it. Now our temps will be in the 40s and colder. Is there something I can use that may be more reliable and I can use if the temps get very cold. I liked the way the DAP product applied. It was clean and easy. But that may be a trade off to how well it performs overall .....IDK and thoughts from those with experience. Thanks.

 

[Rusty Wrench]

I spruced up a house for sale last year, which included redoing the window glazing, What I remember from the University of You Tube is prime sash with oil base primer or linseed oil first. Because the glazing is oil base. Don't paint until glazing is cured. When painting, paint edge should encroach just a bit on the glass for a seal. It worked good for me.

 

[BombShelter]

Definately have to prime the surface otherwise the DAP doesn't want to stick long term.

 

[jar944]

I'm not aware of any window restorers that like dap. Sarco is usually the go to.

Sarco Putty

Family owned and operated since 1943

www.sarcoputty.com

 

[Bert_]

Priming under it is best and you have to paint over top of it. The paint must go on to the glass 1/16" or so

 

[nbpt100]

Thanks for all of the comments.

A painter recommended I use a small amount of Window and door caulking that is rated for low temps for now. This is a way to get through the winter. Use a small bead to seal the interface and prevent water seepage.
In the warmer weather go over it with glazing and paint.

 

[Stuart in MN]

When you get back to it in the spring with glazing, something I think a lot of people do is just apply the glazing on top of the glass - it should also be set in a bed of glazing against the wood too.

 

[jar944]

When you get back to it in the spring with glazing, something I think a lot of people do is just apply the glazing on top of the glass - it should also be set in a bed of glazing against the wood too.

This.

Here is a quick condensed video of the glazing process using linseed putty.

198K views · 10K likes | Petter Gantelius on Instagram: "All the steps in a glazing process condensed to 30 seconds. The sash is primed with boiled linseed oil and the rabbet is sealed with schellac. The glazing compound is linseed oil putty 💆‍♂️ 🇸🇪

11K likes, 134 comments - gantelius_fonsterhantverk on September 10, 2023: "All the steps in a glazing process condensed to 30 seconds. The sash is primed with boiled linsee..."

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