There is something so irresistibly charming about a historic home. From ornate detailing to original flooring, there’s a reason why people try to restore and preserve these treasures. For those of us truly lucky, your historic home may have stained glass windows. These vibrant masterpieces, crafted by artists of yore, encapsulate more than just panes… Read more »
Stained glass is beautiful enough to stand out on its own. Whether you want to decorate around the existing stained glass or get a new piece of stained glass in your home, there are some tricks to ensure that your glass awes everyone who enters! Evaluate Your Glass If you are new to stained glass,… Read more »
Stained glass windows have been a fixture in churches, businesses and homes for generations, dating back over a thousand years. Older stained glass found in the United States was mostly installed in churches throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries and in private homes to a lesser extent throughout the same era. Craftsmen dedicated tedious… Read more »
If the stained glass in your home, business or church has been damaged due to a recent fire, it’s important to contact an experienced stained-glass company as soon as possible to have the issue corrected. In many cases, the stained glass is salvageable after a fire and can be brought back to a like-new condition…. Read more »
There are some people who will go to great lengths to save a couple of bucks. Maybe you clip coupons or wait to fill up your gas tank until you pass the cheaper station out by your mom’s house—and hey, there’s nothing wrong with that! It can become a problem though when you take on… Read more »
Historic preservation—the conservation and restoration of buildings, sites, and objects important to history—is an essential part of recognizing and celebrating our past. If we did not study these artifacts and the stories behind them, we would not be able to fully understand where we came from or how the world we know today came to… Read more »
If you own a home, business, or other building with original stained glass windows, you may be considering how you can best leverage their unique beauty. Older windows that have lived through a greater amount of wear and tear are probably in need of a little TLC to bring them back to their original quality…. Read more »
Older stained glass windows might need restoration. Glass is, after all, a fragile substance. If properly supported, it can last a long time. However, if the grooved lead strips (also known as “cames”) holding the stained glass together deteriorates, that’s when you’d need window restoration. Gravity Cames, which can be made from lead, zinc or… Read more »
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 »
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 »