When a home has a stained glass window, how do you know when these unique kind of windows need to be repaired or replaced? What is the Age of Your Stained Glass Window? Consider the age of the window. If you live in a particularly old home, there’s a chance your stained glass window is… Read more »
If you take a look at stained glass windows next time you visit a church, synagogue or public building, notice if there appears to be some sort of protective glazing over their windows. Most stained glass windows do have protective glazing, which helps protect stained glass from the effects of air pollution as well as… Read more »
Several years ago, people were fighting to restore York Minister’s renowned stained-glass windows. Now, that dream has become a reality. History of York Minister Named for the town it was built in, York Minister has been a major Christian center in northern England for centuries. Although the earliest version dates back to 627 C.E., the… Read more »
One of the reasons people end up having stained glass windows installed in their homes or at their businesses is for privacy concerns. Unlike typical windows, stained glass is much more effective at giving people privacy while still letting light in! Ideal for Rooms that Need Privacy Do you have a window in your bathroom?… Read more »
Just like with most things, there are good versions of stained glass and… bad versions. How can you tell the difference between quality and lackluster stained glass windows? Durability Levels Lackluster windows usually involve plastic laminate overlay or they have paint applied to the surface of the glass. These windows aren’t durable. Quality windows, like… Read more »
Certain colors are associated with certain things. When you think of green, what comes to mind? Nature? Money? How about blue? Water/the ocean? Red? Warnings? Stop Signs? Indeed, different colors help communicate different ideas, emotions and things. This is true for colors in stained glass windows, too. Take, for instance, the many beautiful stained glass… Read more »
People often wonder how much it would cost to have their stained glass window repaired. According to homeadvisor.com, the national average for a stained glass window repair is about $284. The typical range is between $173 and $416. The low end for repairs is $60 and the high end is $738. These are just estimates… Read more »
Stained glass windows add both tangible and intangible value to your home. Something tangible can be touched– it’s a physical thing that people see, feel/touch, and, in some cases hear and taste, too. People have acute senses which need to be served and stimulated. We like to be around beautiful objects– tangible ones. But we… Read more »
How can you keep your stained glass windows in good shape over the years? Make Simple Repairs If you need to make simple repairs, you can use some putty, darkened with lamp back. Push the putty into loose areas using your fingers or a blunt piece of wood. After a few days, get rid of… Read more »
Can stained glass windows crack due to cold winter weather? Yes. When this happens, it’s called a “thermal stress crack.” An Overview of Thermal Stress Cracks When there’s a significant temperature change in the outdoor air temperature, cracks can occur in glass. Specifically, particles of the glass expand when heated and contract when cooled. In… Read more »