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Putty - still the choice for windows?
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I have a wooden window, about 16" x 24", that the outside putty is falling off. I have to replace it obviously and, as I have not puttied in a long time, I wonder whether putty is still considered the correct material to use or whether there are newer, more flexible, easier to use products around? Any suggestions welcome... or should I stick with the knife and putty? The window faces the sea and takes quite a hammering from the elements but, basically, the putty has lasted since about 1989. Thanks, John. |
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John Smith wrote:
I have a wooden window, about 16" x 24", that the outside putty is falling off. I have to replace it obviously and, as I have not puttied in a long time, I wonder whether putty is still considered the correct material to use or whether there are newer, more flexible, easier to use products around? Any suggestions welcome... or should I stick with the knife and putty? Putty is good, the oil in it helps stop your window rotting. There's a lot of stuff which you can use instead, but putty+paint is good. |
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Talking of putty.
What's the best way to paint putty ? Do you paint it while it's fresh or leave it for a while ? Are there any tips and tricks ? |
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wrote in message oups.com... Talking of putty. What's the best way to paint putty ? Do you paint it while it's fresh or leave it for a while ? Are there any tips and tricks ? You need to let it form a skin, otherwise it mingles with the paint when you put it on. I found that one day isn't enough to form a skin, but the tub says it should be painted within a week (? or was it month?!!) so I would give it a few days before painting. It will form a skin much quicker IMHO if it is in a draught or can catch the breeze. Oh., there is a special putty knife, I've never used one but I imagine it's worthwhile. Also, don't put so much putty on that it is visible from inside the window: I did that once and it looks naff. Andy |
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"John Smith" wrote in message ... Hi, I have a wooden window, about 16" x 24", that the outside putty is falling off. I have to replace it obviously and, as I have not puttied in a long time, I wonder whether putty is still considered the correct material to use or whether there are newer, more flexible, easier to use products around? Any suggestions welcome... or should I stick with the knife and putty? The window faces the sea and takes quite a hammering from the elements but, basically, the putty has lasted since about 1989. Thanks, John. Thanks all. |
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