Glazing the windows

Glaziers Ian (left) and Mick from Aire Valley Glass set about the job of glazing six windows - 240 panes of glass in all. We are using 4mm glass. The two rows of glass installed first are toughened glass that will be at first floor level. The glass is bedded on butyl putty then sealed with a bead of silicon. Finally, each pane will be pointed with putty. Because the rebates of the very fine window frames are so thin, the job has to be millimeter perfect.

Mick, it turns out, is a volunteer on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway so he is delighted to have the opportunity to work on this job.














At the end of day one 46 panes of glass have been fitted.   The frames are in excellent condition and of consistent size - except for the small shaped windows at the tops.   Every one of those is different.





This is window number one in close up.   The new glass
will make a spectacular difference to the overall look of the tower.   Painting the windows will require patience.













The van's roof makes an ideal work platform, just at sill height.   Because we have levelled the ground right round the tower the van should be able to access each window.