Repair & Restoration
of Stained Glass Leaded Windows
Church Art Glass restoration specialists are experts that take great pride and aspiration in the repair, restoration and preservation of churches stained glass heritage for future generations to enjoy.
The Majority of older churches and institutions with stained glass leaded windows are between 60 and 100 years old and need stained glass restoration.
As with all elements in older structures, maintenance of leaded glass panels is necessary to prevent more serious problems. If neglected, restoration often becomes more difficult and costly.
Do your windows need maintenance?
Do you know what to check and look for?
How to perform a self evaluation condition check and analyze the condition of your windows for repair and restoration?
The following checklist are a few conditions that commonly occur in older stained glass windows and are early indication signs of windows starting to deteriorate:
• Check for any cracked or broken stained glass
• Check for daylight leaks
Check for any signs of broken solder joints
and lead deterioration
• Check for sagging, bowing or bulging
Check for loose reinforcing
braces or wind bars
• Check for loose putty glazing on interior slip joints
Check for inoperable ventilators
CALL A CHURCH ART GLASS STUDIO PROJECT CONSULTANT TODAY, FOR A NO OBLIGATION FREE ON-SITE SURVEY INSPECTION AT
1-800-545-0930 OR E-MAIL US AT CHURCHARTGLASS@YAHOO.COM
A Church Art Glass Studio project consultant will come to the church and conduct a thorough window survey and a written detailed condition and recommendation report identifying the immediate repair or restoration needs of your stained glass leaded windows.
A window survey identifies the stained glass in immediate need of repair or restoration. Often, the condition of the stained glass varies within a church. While some windows may require a historic relead restoration, others may need only minor repair or no work at all.
A window survey is essentially a detailed master plan for the preservation of the stained glass. If you have any questions regarding the condition of your stained glass, call us to schedule a free window survey and condition report.
The condition of stained glass leaded panels often vary within a church due to various reasons. While some might require only general repairs and maintenance others might require a complete historical releading restoration. Many minor repairs can be performed on-site.
Church Art Glass Studio offers a full range of restoration services and has performed all types of restoration on hundreds of churches nationwide, ranging from on-site general repairs and stabilization to in-studio complete historic releading restoration.
