Anyone have any views on this?
I have 3 large bays with 5 or 6 facets with a light in each. Some windows
are georgian barred, all are original 1930's windows in pine, treated with
Sadolin Superdec. They are in good condition with only very superficial rot
if any. I want to know how feasible it is to simply knock out the lights
and replace with a DG unit. By taking out the whole light as opposed to
leaving the light frame insitu there should be more than sufficient depth
for the new glass. What trim etc would I need to make it look okay, be
secure and ensure the units are compromised for lomgevity concerns? I'll
post a photo if that helps.
TIA

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Mike W

"visionset" wrote in message
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Anyone have any views on this?
I have 3 large bays with 5 or 6 facets with a light in each. Some windows
are georgian barred, all are original 1930's windows in pine, treated
with
Sadolin Superdec. They are in good condition with only very superficial
rot
if any. I want to know how feasible it is to simply knock out the lights
and replace with a DG unit. By taking out the whole light as opposed to
leaving the light frame insitu there should be more than sufficient depth
for the new glass. What trim etc would I need to make it look okay, be
secure and ensure the units are compromised for lomgevity concerns? I'll
post a photo if that helps.
TIA

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Mike W



Why not use stepped DG units? One pane is bigger than the other so you just
fit the larger pane into the original frame with putty or mastic. Foil
usually covers the join and shows a bit on the inside. Either paint to match
or fit a suitable moulding to hide it.
They might cost a little more but if you ordered them all at once, the
suppliers could get set up to do the steps and should not charge much extra.

Bob

visionset wrote:
Anyone have any views on this?
I have 3 large bays with 5 or 6 facets with a light in each. Some windows
are georgian barred, all are original 1930's windows in pine, treated with
Sadolin Superdec. They are in good condition with only very superficial rot
if any. I want to know how feasible it is to simply knock out the lights
and replace with a DG unit. By taking out the whole light as opposed to
leaving the light frame insitu there should be more than sufficient depth
for the new glass. What trim etc would I need to make it look okay, be
secure and ensure the units are compromised for lomgevity concerns? I'll
post a photo if that helps.
TIA


How deep is the rebate? Usually pretty shallow in this type of window.
The usual way is to use "stepped" glazing units where the glass part
projects into the room, but this means you need a bead on the outside,
which is not very secure and will probably rot very quickly.

"visionset" wrote in message
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Anyone have any views on this?
I have 3 large bays with 5 or 6 facets with a light in each. Some windows
are georgian barred, all are original 1930's windows in pine, treated
with Sadolin Superdec. They are in good condition with only very
superficial rot if any. I want to know how feasible it is to simply knock
out the lights and replace with a DG unit. By taking out the whole light
as opposed to leaving the light frame insitu there should be more than
sufficient depth for the new glass. What trim etc would I need to make it
look okay, be secure and ensure the units are compromised for lomgevity
concerns? I'll post a photo if that helps.
TIA

Have a look at this
http://www.sashglass.co.uk/


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