Window bead replacement from 1981 windows

Question

Hi there,

I'm struggling to find appropriate replacement glazing beads for nearly all of our windows on a 1981 house. I purchased a few different profiles from you guys and none of them really work. The closest are "55-203-6" which I took a picture of both installed (IMG_9772) and side-by-side the original aluminum bead (IMG_9771). Not really sure what to do at this point as it seems like you guys have the largest variety of beads I can find. Two local window installers didn't know what to do either.

Thanks in advance,
Ben

Tom · Accepted Answer

To be honest, the 55-203 would have been my first recommendation, looking at your photos. If that didn't work, then I don't know if we have anything better. The only other types that come to mind is perhaps our 55-180 or 55-120. Their shape is obviously very different, though.

I think your best bet would be to order a sample of each from this page. That way you can try them out before you commit to a purchase. They may at least be worth experimenting with, so samples will come in handy.