Old-fashioned aluminum window frames have a substance known as glazier's putty that holds the windows in place. After many years, the compound begins to crack. Large chunks falling to the ground are ...

Replacing loose, missing or cracked glazing compound in windows is a frequent chore for owners of many older homes. The need for this repair often can be cut sharply by using effective procedures when ...

Q–When I was repainting the windows on the outside of my 50-year-old house, I noticed that the wood sill on a couple of the windows seems to have rotted in several places. The wood feels soft and ...

A few years after their installation, the putty used to hold the glass in the window (glazing) and door frames started cracking and falling away, leaving parts of the glass exposed. What could be the ...

4 inches is a bit big to putty; I'd cut a piece of polyiso to fit, and then seal that in with putty.<BR><BR>Yeah, putty over something soft like fiberglass insulation does not sound like a good ...

The target market for a window and door repair service is owners of older homes that have wooden sash doors and windows. The reason to target these homes for this type of business is due to the fact ...