"Joe" wrote in message
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On Nov 23, 6:44 pm, "Zootal" wrote:

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Does this make sense, and does anyone have any practical experience
mounting
and sealing windows like these?

It makes no sense at all to try to restore windows like these in a
house that isn't on the National Register of Historic Landmarks. Your
two logical choices a 1) Replace with a good quality vinyl basement
window with whatever features you deem important. 2) For windows that
will never need opening replace window with glass blocks. Trying to
restore what you have is an exercise in futility. Consider that many
building codes are now requiring 'egress windows' in basements that do
or could have any living facilities in them, so you could be ahead of
the game in that respect should you opt for it.
It is prudent to use your time, talent and money on things that have
some reasonable practical value; anything else is just
entertainment.

Joe

I see nothing futile about it. I'm simply fixing a window. What you are
suggesting is the equivalent of replacing your car simply because it has a
flat tire.