Step 6: Bed the Glass

Bed the Glass to Save That Sash
Photo: David Carmack
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Lay the sash exterior side up. Roll glazing compound into a long rope, between your hands and press it into the groove, or rabbet, around the pane opening. Gently press the pane evenly into the compound until it's bedded about 1/16 inch from the bottom of the rabbet.
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