Hi all,

Just wondering what you guys use to rebead exterior windows. I am looking for something that is easy to work and drys within 24hrs. Your input would be appreciated

Rebead? what do you mean m8? Reputty?

yes, reputty

quick drying may be a struggle. Linseed oil putty takes ages to go off, and can stay soft for a month or so

Only stuff im aware of that you can paint to a finish within 2 days, normal putty takes weeks to fully go off!

http://www.abbottcoatings.co.uk/product ... l%20UN.pdf

I know, thats why i am looking for an alternative. I know you can paint over the linseed but I would prefer to do this over something that has already set. A painter and dec friend has suggested using Masonry filler, but I worry that it may crack the glass.

what do you think ???

How big is the area, i sometimes use two part for speed!

no huge areas. two part is an idea though. I just thought there may be a product that drys as quick as masonry filler, specially designed for the job.

thanks fordy,

that link to dry seal looks like it could fit the bill,

many thanks

Word of warning though its expensive and you need the applicator too!

An old trick we used on council outsides was to dip the putty in water, then glaze. It would be rock hard the next day - mind you, that's a bit rough-arsed so not recommending it. Tended to make the putty quite brittle, but if you're in a hurry...........

Toupret putty...brilliant stuff, its a linseed oil based but doesnt smell as strong and unlike normal putty it isnt sticky, ready for use straight out of the tin...you dont have to roll it in paper or rub filler over it to dry it out ....its also white and re-coatable with water or oil based paint more or less straight away..

Aand you dont end up with half a pot that you have to throw away a few months later because its gone rock hard..

Its expensive but worth it imo

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You can also use triangular strips of oak for whole windows. I have only seen it used once, it was 10 years old and in very good condition.

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