I have parging above the window, nothing to tuck a channel under. What is the product to use to add flashing to the top of the window in this case?
Window top flashing/channel against flat surface
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There doesn't appear to be too much holding them in at the best of times. Unless you want to replace the entire window you should look at getting the top and bottom sills (or whatever they're called where you are) straight. From your description I would say that there is a pretty significant difference in the opening when measured at the edges and the middle. That shouldn't be the case at all.
Remove the trim from at least the top and bottom of the window frame and shim the top and bottom as required until you have a nice even distance all the way across. Then replace the trim and touch up the paintwork as required.
You'll want to use glazing compound, which comes in both oil-based, and latex, and can be found in both cans or tubes.
Once you have the glass removed, and the frame cleaned up.
- Run a bead of glazing compound around the frame (where the glass will sit).
- Set the glass in the compound giving it a little wiggle to work out any air bubbles, and to make sure the glass is set in properly (don't worry about a little excess oozing out, you can trim it off later when it cures).
- Using a putty knife push in glazing points every 6-8 in.
Install the interior trim, and wait for the glazing compound to cure.
Once the compound has cured enough (24-72 hours), using a utility knife carefully trim off any compound that has oozed out.
If you are not using interior trim, you will want to apply a bead of glazing compound to the interior side of the frame, and use a putty knife to smooth it to a nice finish.
- After 7-10 days you can paint the glazing compound to match the frame.
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If I understand this correctly, you need a way to connect the flashing to the parging. I would advise studying the way that chimney apron flashing is attached to chimneys. In short, (maybe call a contractor to) cut a 1/2" deep groove (aka kerf or riglet) in the parging to insert the flashing. Use window and door flashing tape (aka double stick) and silcone to adhere the flashing.
If you hare having trouble attaching the flashing to the window or something, then (maybe upload a picture and) describe the problem more specifically.