alabasterwilliams t1_j9ecz8h wrote
Reply to comment by MrMinigrow in measuring replacement glass by [deleted]
Typically speaking, the glass sits just shy of flush inside the casing, to allow for expansion of the wood. The “formula” allows for measuring face to face inside the frame, and then compensating for any expansion.
The glass will be held in place with wood straps that run along both faces of the pane, and then putty or silicone.
MrMinigrow t1_j9ed2yg wrote
Zero wood straps on this one, I thought so too initially as it looks like it from one side. But as I was removing the old glass I discovered it's quite literally just held in with putty
alabasterwilliams t1_j9ed8ed wrote
Likely a very old house, or a very frugal repair man was there before you.
MrMinigrow t1_j9edvvy wrote
Both, most likely
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