How To: Reseal A Window Fixed

Scrape away debris and dust. Wipe the area down with rubbing alcohol to remove any grease or silicone residue. Let it dry completely.

Run a strip of tape along the window frame (1/8 inch from the joint) and another strip along the wall/siding. This gives you a straight, professional line. how to reseal a window fixed

The "rabbet" is the L-shaped groove where the glass sits. Scrape it clean down to bare wood. Prime the wood with linseed oil or exterior primer—raw wood will suck the oil out of the new putty, causing it to crack. Scrape away debris and dust