Just a few of the changes of trying to glaze metal windows in place. This was a different set up, and detail, so I took the opportunity to explain a few things about it.
Watched all your videos over the years and have learned a lot. I do residential window glass repair work every day and was wondering if you have any suggestions on removing (really hard) putty on, wood/ steel, in place windows? I currently use a heat gun and chisel but find it takes a great deal of time and effort. I would like to hear any suggestions you might have to speed up this process. Thanks for the awesome videos man.
Really appreciate that!!! Removing old putty is an arduous task, even with all the right tools. A heat gun can be pretty effective. I do sometimes go that route. I also use a wallpaper remover, with a concentrated steam wand to soften it up sometimes. Having a steam box to put the sash in, and let it cook for awhile is the best overall that I have found. That way you can work on several sash at a time. If you have the space and ability to do so, that is the best route. But sometimes we all get stuck doing this in place, and steam or heat, tends to be slower, but still the best option, because as you know, this stuff is like concrete sometimes! And any little advantage is worth the effort. But if you should come across a better way, please feel free to let me know!!! I’m always looking for an easier way to deal with removing putty 👍
Years ago I watched one of your glazing videos and managed to replace several broken panels and do decent job with redoing the glazing on steel sash windows. Thank you!
The panes on my casement windows appear to be held in place with thick stucco that is now cracking off. This was probably applied over the glaze. Not sure how to repair.
Good to see a video talking a bit about the challenges of glazing a window in place. I've been working on a 1927 former print shop that has steel Fenestra pivoted windows - 321 window panes in all. Dealing with the walls and window hardware is much harder than working on a wooden sash in the shop. (your results look better than mine!)
321 panes is one major pain!!! Lol! It’s strange that you can find a thousand videos on glazing wood sash. But, not too many people want to mess with these old steel frames👍
Thank you so much for your videos. I'm about to start doing some home renovations myself and I have metal windows, which seems to be uncommon. I just have a doubt, how do I know the glazing is ready to be painted?
It will skin over in about 2 weeks. It doesn’t have to be fully cured. Just the outer layer having a leather like texture to it. If it doesn’t feel that way, you want to give it more time 👍
Restoring vintage metal casement windows-so much work-wanted to prime, then deglaze panes and paint-but friend thinks I should glaze on metal then prime and paint. Your thoughts?
It’s always recommended to prime the metal first before glazing. If there are any rust spots, you’ll have to sand and treat, or the rust will bleed through also
