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Tiger
27th June 2007, 07:36 PM
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TermiMonster
27th June 2007, 10:09 PM
The bottom sash has a groove about 6or 7 mm deep at the top, into which the glass slips, and is usually puttied in. If you allow 5mm you should be safe.
TM

Tiger
28th June 2007, 01:27 PM
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