Imagine if the very thing that drew you to buy your dream home became a liability when it came time to sell. Homeowners Vito and Diane Zuppardo faced just a situation with their 1989 contemporary home in Metairie, La. They asked veteran house inspector Michael Gurtler for some help.
Inspector's Notebook
The homeowners in Metairie found that improperly glazed windows in their atrium didn’t allow water to flow properly, causing leaks. While window glazing is necessary to hold a single pane of glass in place, too much glaze can be a pain and cause a maze of problems.
The amount of glazing compound used should never exceed the width of the window’s muntin; the piece of wood that crisscrosses the window.
If the putty around a window is loose or cracking, that means it’s time to reglaze.
- First, using a putty knife, dig out the old glazing and scrape it away.
- Roll out the glazing putty into strips between your hands to soften it.
- Press the glazing putty all the way around the frame of the glass.
- Finally, smooth out the glazing compound with a putty knife and remove the excess.
It pays to reglaze. Keeping a tight seal around your windows keeps the outside air out, inside air in, and your home more energy efficient.
Guests Michael Gurtler
Gurtler Brothers Consultants
622 City Park Ave
New Orleans, LA
Phone: 504-486-8500
Website:
www.gurtlerbros.com
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