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 »
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 »
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 »
Here’s what often happens: someone in a church notices that the stained glass windows “look a little off.” Maybe a part seems to be crumbling, or air is being let in through a mysterious chip or crack. Perhaps dirt and grime has built up over the years and the windows have become noticeably dark, not… Read more »