DIY HELP - the rubb...
 

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DIY HELP - the rubber strip between window and frame

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What’s it called?

Replacing some rotten wooden beading outside of a window pane. Google skills have failed me. What’s the rubber strip that would sit between wooden bead and the glass called?

I assume it’s there to provide some weather proofing as well as cope with wood expanding/contracting with the weather.

Tried lots of searches but nothing appearing looks like what I need.


 
Posted : 26/08/2024 8:47 pm
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Could be a wedge bead


 
Posted : 26/08/2024 8:50 pm
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Only showing wooden beads.
That search led me to window gaskets but they all seem a particular contour. I think I just need a plain flat strip/roll of rubber or whatever material it’s made of.


 
Posted : 26/08/2024 9:01 pm
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Flexistrip? Basically mastic on a roll used to glaze wooden frames, modern alternative to putty. Must be 20 years since I used it, but still got a box in the garage...

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Posted : 26/08/2024 9:25 pm
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Whichever seal it is, I’d expect these guys to list it.

https://www.reddiseals.com/


 
Posted : 26/08/2024 9:36 pm
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Flexistrip that looks like the stuff, thank you steveb ?


 
Posted : 26/08/2024 9:42 pm
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Clear glazing silicone. Soudal, Dow 799, etc.

Get hardwood glazing bead, well worth the extra ££


 
Posted : 26/08/2024 9:50 pm
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Glazings normally on foam tape...

My timber sunroom is. Against the glass and beads I've trimmed shitty silicone etc out taped and used ob1 clear.


 
Posted : 26/08/2024 10:31 pm

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