Window Glazing

What is window glaze?

The term ‘window glazing’ refers to three different things: the window glass itself, the sealing compound that holds window glass in the window frame, and the process of installing the glass and/or the compound. Most people use these terms interchangeably, but chances are that if you’re looking to glaze your windows, you’re talking about the process of replacing a piece of broken glass or replacing the old glazing compound that surrounds the glass.

Types of window glazing compounds include: 

• Oil-based putty (lasts decades, but can crack and fall off as it hardens over the years)

• Latex-based putty (longer-lasting, but can dry before you have a chance to smooth it) 

• Window glazing acrylic caulk (similarly to furnishing caulk, works more as a sealant than an adhesive, but is flexible) 

• Window glazing silicone caulk (currently the most popular due to price and efficiency) 

We come across a lot these damaged windows, usually in older style homes or buildings, some historic, where we've had to either strip out the old glazing and replace it with new, or replace the whole window and apply all new glazing. If you have an older property with these single paned windows that need glazing repairs then contact us, we can help.

Below are some photos of window glazing projects that we've completed for some of our clients. Some photos also show how we re-surfaced the wood and did the finish painting after we glazed.