Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition

(Nancy Kaufman) #1
Glazing ~ the act of fixing glass into a frame or surround. In
domestic work this is usually achieved by locating the glass in a
rebate and securing it with putty or beading and should be carried
out in accordance with the recommendations contained in the BS
6262 series: Glazing for buildings.

Timber Surrounds ~ linseed oil putty to BS 544: Specification for
linseed oil putty for use in wooden frames. Composed of crushed
chalk and linseed oil (whiting). Rebate to be clean, dry and primed
before glazing is carried out. Putty should be protected with paint
within two weeks of application.

Metal Surrounds ~ metal casement putty if metal surround is to be
painted † if surround is not to be painted a non-setting compound
should be used.

Glass and Glazing

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