Window Putty Repair [ DIRECT ✧ ]

Replacing or repairing window putty (glazing) is a vital maintenance task for historic or timber-framed windows. Properly applied putty prevents water from rotting the wood and keeps the glass securely in place.

You cannot apply new putty directly onto dirty, dry wood. It will fail within a year. window putty repair

The putty should slope from the glass down to the wood. This sheds water away from the glass. Flat or reverse slopes trap water and guarantee failure. Replacing or repairing window putty (glazing) is a