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

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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

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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


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