Wooden Windows
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KMS Woodworks on Mar 08, 2013I have been working off and on a 86 year old home. This home feature lots of 12 over 12 windows. I have been sanding and caulking these for quite some time.Helpful Reply
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Jim B on Mar 08, 2013Howdy! For finished woodwork I have found that scraping does a much better job, and no sanding dust! Where have you been caulking, the panes, or because of wood shrinkage?Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Mar 09, 2013Mostly scrapping as it is more effective. The bulk of the caulking is along sash stops where cracks and gaps have occurred. During the summer I was reworking a lot of the pane's putty outdoors. This home suffered some damage from a hail storm and a number of panes were replaced. Unfortunately the crew that worked on them were not very skilled with glazing compound. It looked like they applied it with their elbows.Helpful Reply
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Jim B on Mar 09, 2013So, is the caulking for air leaks, or for cosmetic look on the outside? I Love my scrapers!Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Mar 09, 2013A little bit of both...seal and cosmetic.Helpful Reply
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Jim B on Mar 09, 2013Have you thought of using a piece of trim, on the outside, and a compressable insulator where top of window meets frame?Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Mar 10, 2013This house has external storm windowsHelpful Reply
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Jim B on Mar 11, 2013When I see aluminum storms I just have to look and see if the weep holes were caulked over or not. Good luck with your project. Older houses are such a blessing in some ways, but definitely not for the project challenged. It is always a work in progress.Helpful Reply
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