Just commenting - the fix is still working well - no more rattling windows & no water ingress.

Thanks - it's a lot simpler & cheaper than trying to remove thin 3mm glass &
trying to track down non-existent plastic beading.
Total cost $10.90 & I have plenty more silicone…

It went well.
It was difficult to get a nice smooth bead.
I had to put masking tape down each side of where I wanted the bead
because the silicone would form a…

Well - I finally bought the silicone & the caulking gun.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/selleys-260g-all-clear-multipurpose-sealant_p1210350
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETOcghBacE0
Here's hoping that it goes well.
I'll let you all know how it goes.
I'll just apply it…

Thanks - but I can't get the equivalent beading with 100% certainty that it will fit.

certificate of occupancy - is that the paperwork you need when selling your place?

ummmm -
390 views & not one reply.
OK - the place in the USA refused to let me have even a one inch sample of their beading
even if I paid an…

203 views.
Surely there must be someone here who has worked on similar Dowell windows?
There are millions of them In Australia.
Do I put a tiny 2mm bead of silicon on the…

Wow - 144 views & not one reply!
This is not exactly a forum with fast interaction.

some more pics:

That artists pallet knife is as thin as a piece of paper.
I think someone has put silicon on the outside of the windows -
run a tiny 2mm bead…

OK - let's try a link to the photo:

This is my first post so please be kind.
I have some Dowell aluminium frame windows that look great but apparently they were made pre 1982.
The windows are leaking a tiny…