EPDM dry seal for single glazing to wooden frame?

[JuneW]

Has anyone any thoughts on the best glazing method for single glazed windows in wooden frames, held in place with beading? 15mm rebate. For a conservatory.

I found EPDM dry glazing listed on http://www.awstrading.co.uk. I followed these links >weather seals>window seals>dry seal.

Do not want to use linseed putty as the blue tits like to peck at it, and the wood is finished with a clear sealing product, so cannot paint over the putty.

(this query is buried in another thread about polycarbonate vs glass, but unanswered so I thought it would be better as a separate thread - hope that's OK).

 

[JuneW]

Interesting that part of the bird name has been asterisked out!

 

[The-brickie]

For single glazing I'd use clear silicone, for double glazing I'd use doubled sided security foam tape
http://www.tapes-direct.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=143

 

[JuneW]

Thanks for that.

It's definitely going to be single glazing.

I was concerned that silicone sealant would be a real pain to remove if I ever had a broken pane and had to remove the glass for a repair.

Any particular type of sealant?

 

[The-brickie]

Well yes it is a royal pain but just goes to show that its good!

Low mod neutral cure in clear

 

[JuneW]

I'm also concerned that I might smear silicone over the visible wood surface and make it difficult to maintain ie apply a new coat of finish when necessary. The wood is vacuum treated so only needs a finish for decoration and have used a clear one to keep the golden colour of the timber so hopefully it won't go that silvery-grey colour with age.

Can the type you recommend be painted over with microporous varnish-like finishes?

 

[The-brickie]

Have a little practice first and when you can do a nice bead, apply to the rebate and push the glass in, them leave it, dont fret about silicone that might have squeezed out, just leave it til the next day, get a nice sharp stanley knife and trim it off, it should mainly peel/rub off so no need to paint over.

 

[JuneW]

Hmmm. Not convinced. I usually find it very hard to remove from glass - perhaps I'm using the wrong type of silicone sealer?

Is dry glazing so terribly the wrong thing to use?

 

[The-brickie]

Nope! its all down to preference, if you can do the dry glazing then go for it, I prefer silicone, doesnt mean you have to use it! Also the advantage is, it will be easy to replace.

Go for it and let us know how you got on.