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The wooden window frames on the back of the house are 'sealed' in with what looks like sand/cement. It is only down the sides between the brick and frame and not top or bottom. It is missing in places and lifted off in others meaning that it doesn't offer much in the way of weather proofing. It's also been painted very badly and I'd like to re-do it properly. What is the correct way of sealing the frames? I don't think sand/cement is the way to go as the rest of the brickwork needs to be lime. Should I get it out and fill the gap with lime mortar, or is there a modern way that's acceptable, foam/mastic?