Replacement snap in glazing bead for Better Bilt windows

A home owner from Arizona says:
December 13, 2017
I am looking for glazing bead for my double pane Better Bilt windows that I am assuming are original to the house (house built in 1994). The glazing has either separated from the window, waved or is missing in some cases. The glazing has a curved side that snaps in between the window and frame. The part laying against the outside of the window appears to be flat. At the corner there appears to be a narrow trough. Each side measures 5/8 inch. The glass on all windows is in excellent condition, as the seals appear to be good. My preference is to repair rather than replace (as we have 33 windows). Living in Arizona (Phoenix) the sun has a tendency to dry out these materials.

Do you have the glazing that would work for me?
Replacement Snap-in glazing
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
December 19, 2017
Great question. Although our 55-017 snap-in glazing bead has a slightly different shape, it should still be able to work on your Better Bilt window. Once you have this installed, you will not be able to tell the difference between your current one and the replacement.
A home owner from Arizona says:
March 8, 2019
Hi! I gave this Better Bilt bay window that has this part bent and really brittle. I don't have a clue what it is called but I have pics to show you. I asked a windows guy and he said it is a beading?
Please help!
Thanks!
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Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:
March 11, 2019

Take a look at our 55-180 glazing bead. Let us know if you think this could work for you.
A handy person from Phoenix says:
March 24, 2020
I seem to have the same problem with glazing strips for Better Built windows. How do I get some?
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
March 25, 2020

We sell a variety of different glazing beads. I'm not sure what type you have, but assuming it matches the glazing bead in the photos above then you can review the same recommendations we made for that customer. If not, you can browse our complete glazing bead section here to find a match. 

If you haven't already, you'll need to remove a small  and undamaged sample of your old glazing so that you can make out its end profile. You won't be able to find a match for your glazing while it's still installed in the window.
6' Capitol 800 Series Snap-in
6' Capitol 800 Series Snap-in
55-017
$9.77
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3' Snap-in Vinyl Glazing Bead
55-180
$4.97
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