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Ian

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The local carpenters all use silicone to hold the windows in place and make them draught proof and then finish off with hard wood beading where the visible putty would be. For security reasons the bead is usually on the inside of the window rather than the outside.
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At the moment, it's gaffer tape that's holding the broken glass/cardboard in place. Tomorrow, I'll use a piece of ply or something to give me a few months of draught free existence. But that's just kicking the can down the road (consultant speak...).

Come spring, I can't use wood beading (on the outside) - wouldn't match the old putty on the other panes.

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Ian, are they held in with a bead or the old full fillet putty?

Not seen linseed putty used in france, ours are the old two pack mix that was only in fashion for a while in the UK because it's a devil to get out and usually shrinks a tiny bit leaving rattling glass.

Now you'll have to google for anti pick glazing sealant like this one, Everbuild is Sikka so you should find something. Don't forget you won't be able to paint silicon.

https://www.sealantsandtoolsdirect.co.uk/silicones_and_sealants/tecnic_professional_sealants/swimming_pool_and_anti_pick_sealants/everbuild_tecnic_antipick_109_sealant_300ml_white_grey_soft_linen_P23009.html

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Thanks, folks.

I was hoping for something a bit more modern than linseed putty, but looking around, it seems the only alternatives are silicon-based. Which are out, as I need to paint it to match.

Looks like it's putty again.

So be it.

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I did, but I got the impression it was paintable (perhaps) with (some) paints. Also difficult to find in France.

What do you think of these?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/nemesis-mighty-frame-glazing-sealant-black-290ml/3534j

or

https://www.repair-care.co.uk/products/dry-seal-mp

Both are readily available (Dry Seal via Amazon)

Cheers

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[quote user="Ian"]I did, but I got the impression it was paintable (perhaps) with (some) paints. Also difficult to find in France.

What do you think of these?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/nemesis-mighty-frame-glazing-sealant-black-290ml/3534j

or

https://www.repair-care.co.uk/products/dry-seal-mp

Both are readily available (Dry Seal via Amazon)

Cheers

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Yes all similar.

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