Putty
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Timber or steel window – cracked or loose putty
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Putty is not protected by paint and has dried out
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The glazing rebate was not primed before the glass was installed
Timber windows – rotted sash
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Water has been trapped in the bottom corners of the sash
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Sash joints or glazing rebates were not primed
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Putty was not sealed to the glass with paint, allowing water to enter behind putty
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Severe condensation on the inside of the glass
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The corner joint has separated, admitting water
Windows – water entry around sashes
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Defective putty or degraded seals
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Water blown in around poorly fitted sash
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External head and/or jamb flashing failure
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Leaking at junctions between cladding and window
Windows – leaks
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Putty has failed (cracked, fallen out) - timber windows
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Glazing rebate not sealed when glass installed
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Glazing beads (rubbers) have shrunk, fallen out – aluminium doors and windows
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Insufficient flange cover at jambs - aluminium doors and windows