Stained Glass Repair & Restoration Process
There is a wide range of options when it comes to fixing damaged stained glass windows, from basic repair to full restoration. Please look below to see which option best suits your needs.
REPAIRS
Generally speaking, one or more of the following conditions indicates the need for repair: -broken or missing glass -exposed glass edges -damaged metals -broken solder joints -missing or inadequate support bars -deterioration of metals -loss of putty under metals -buckling or bulging of panel GO TO Repair Gallery |
RESTORATION
When a panel is severely damaged, a complete restoration may be necessary. A restoration is a full rebuild of the panel that typically follows this procedure: -removal of panel from frame -repairs to frame or replacement if necessary -prepare frame for reinstalling -photographic documentation of panel -careful notation of all elements to ensure accuracy -creation of a pattern by making a rubbing -removal of support bars and wire ties -complete dis-assembly of panel -thorough cleaning of all glass elements -replacement of broken glass if available or acceptable substitute can be found and/or archival epoxy or edge foil broken glass -replicate or repair painted glass elements -reassemble panel using new metals -re-putty panel -replace support bars and wire ties; add more support bars if needed -thorough cleaning and polishing of panel -reuse or replace molding -reinstall panel into frame GO TO Restoration Gallery |
MODIFICATION
In addition to repair and restoration, we also offer these additional services: -reduction or enlargement in size -reframe and add eyelets for the purpose of hanging -add a protective layer of glass -conversion to an insulated unit by sandwiching existing panel between two sealed layers of protective glazing -hanging an element, for example, a house number or memorial plate -remove glass from existing frame and reframe with metal -combine elements from two or more panels to create a new panel GO TO Modification Gallery |