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06-03-2008, 04:49 PM
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Window Glazing
I'm looking at reglazing my old single pane windows.
I've heard that Latex glazing is not the way to go. Why is this and what type of glazing is preferred?
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06-03-2008, 05:05 PM
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dap makes a glazing, think the can is red and black. i dont think its latex.
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06-03-2008, 05:41 PM
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You are either the least opinionated,
or least informed architect I've
ever come across.
Who are you really?
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06-04-2008, 07:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by neolitic
You are either the least opinionated,
or least informed architect I've
ever come across.
Who are you really?
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My name is George Costanza
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06-04-2008, 10:55 PM
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Welcome to the forum and I'm glad you met Neolithic.
I think the DAP product already mentioned is the way to go. Practice with the tool for this (I think it is called a glaziers tool). It is like a putty knife with an angle on the other end. The glaziers points may also need to be replaced. You will probably mess up a few of them along the way.
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06-05-2008, 07:37 AM
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Curmudgeon
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The most important step
is to prime the muntins with
oil based primer before the glazing
compound goes on.
Omitting this step will insure
failure of the compound.
Still not convinced you're an architect.
The past posts seem pretty odd.
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06-05-2008, 02:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by neolitic
The most important step
is to prime the muntins with
oil based primer before the glazing
compound goes on.
Omitting this step will insure
failure of the compound.
Still not convinced you're an architect.
The past posts seem pretty odd.
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I am not an architect, but I've always wanted to be.
What is the reason that latex glazing compound is bad? The only thing I've found is that it's more difficult to work but it should last longer then oil based.
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06-05-2008, 02:44 PM
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Try the stuff in a caulking tube, it comes with a special tip. I'm not sure how it works so post your feedback.
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06-05-2008, 04:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dougchips
Try the stuff in a caulking tube, it comes with a special tip. I'm not sure how it works so post your feedback.
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Thats for amateurs.... and it makes a mess. Dap red can is the only way to go
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06-05-2008, 05:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patrick
Thats for amateurs.... and it makes a mess. Dap red can is the only way to go
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That's what I wanted to know! I use to use a ton of the Dap red/black cans before I started to sell new windows.
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06-05-2008, 06:28 PM
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