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1940 wooden greenhouse reglazing
Jacqui50
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We moved into a house which has an old wooden greenhouse with heating and electric. The glazing is almost non existent, and the glass panes slide in and are puttied. With small metal pegs trying to stop the glass sliding out. Any advice on how to replace glass and type of putty to be used. Plus how to prevent the glass from slipping as the metal pins are made anymore. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
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I have to say I've never actually done this, but I'm pretty sure you need proper old-fashioned linseed oil putty, although I wouldn't be surprised if there's some modern mastic that would work.
You might get glazing pins from an old-fashioned ironmonger or hardware shop; otherwise you can use copper or brass (not steel) panel pins or hardboard pins. Use a small hammer and slide it along the glass so you don't hit it.
You want greenhouse glass which is cheaper and less perfectly flat than window glass.
hi jacqui50
type of putty used is general linseed putty used for glass glazing.
It would be great to reinstate the wooden greenhouse as they are and always have been quality growing homes.
A good glazier would be able to cut and replace glass and putty point secure the glass, which would also include the metal clips which hold the glass in place securly
If you get it reinstated post a picture on the finished project
Happy gardening and good luck
Not sure if links work or not here's both.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXzyTn_SlD8&app=desktop
that might work better.
Fab project, well done you.