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.
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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 |