I’m a new owner of an old home and I have some windows that need reglazing. As best I can tell, glazing putty is still the preferred method but I’m curious if there have been any advances in caulk that would make it a worthwhile choice.
I found this old thread which has wonderful info but I’m curious if anything has changed in the 16 years that have since passed.
Thanks
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Glazing putty is the only solution as it is formulated for this purpose. Now DAP makes glazing putty in a caulk tube but in my experience it is much to runny to work with. Stick with glazing putty
A benefit of glazing compound is to allow the lites to be repaired/ replaced multiple times without compromising bond. Using silicone caulk will make it a single use repair as nothing bonds to cured silicone, even silicone. Latex caulks would work, but they aren't durable in exterior installations.
Frankie