installing windows

[sharpspark]

We have softwood double glazed windows on order. I understand the fitting process from the \\\'how to\\\' section but how are the sealed units secured into the frames? With beads? Do you use silicone to seal them in?

 

[masona]

Depends on the type you've got,the rubber/plastic seal should come with it already in the groove of the wooden frame.Sometime you can get what you called a double glazed rebate,the inside glass is approx 15mm bigger all round than the outside glass so you can fit in normal way as you would with single glazed and act as a double glazed unit which is rare now only for people who want double glazed fitted in a normal way in a single glazed rebate window frame without having to change their windows.I think I've said that right

You don't use silicone to seal them in and the beads if any should be on the inside to prevent anyone undoing it.

 

[sharpspark]

Thanks. Do the beads on the inside go on with panel pins?

 

[masona]

Normally yes,but you can now get small head panel pin so it won't noticed if you're wood staining it.

 

[sharpspark]

Thanks