Protective glazing stained glass windows

To ensure the preservation of the stained glass, new Protective Glazing was recommended to replace the acrylic sheets. Protective Glazing is one of the best ways to protect stained glass windows from breakage without distracting from the stained glass on the interior or look unattractive from the exterior.

The Protective Glazing also shields the glass from weather and temperature damage that can happen to stained glass windows over time.

The exterior decorative wood framing on the church around the windows would also need restoration. After the field notes of the on-site appointment were reviewed, a job proposal was submitted to St. The proposal includes quotes for the client and details how Franklin Art Glass plans to restore their stained glass windows. In this case the job would be divided into two phases — interior and exterior. Once the job proposal was accepted and the first deposit was received, work began on St.

To help keep the construction from becoming a distraction to the Church, each window panel would be restored and reinstalled individually before moving on to the next panel. First the on-site crew took precise measurements to create templates of the existing windows. This allows the fabricators back at Franklin Art Glass Studios to begin building the new aluminum framing for the windows and to prepare for the restoration of the stained glass while the crew is on-site removing or reinstalling window panels.

Our work often replaces poorly installed plastic glazing that has discolored and degraded with age. Protective glazing can provide many benefits to churches, homes, and public buildings. These benefits include:. Soos Stained Glass is a designated dealer and installer of Allied Window storm windows. These systems offer good protection without the worries of excessive heat buildup. This method also allows the stained glass to be viewed from the exterior as well as appearing almost invisible from the interior.

Every building and glass installation is different. If you decide you would like added protection over your stained glass, we can help design a system that works best for your individual needs. For more information about protective glazing, download this about the virtues and liabilities of glazing over stained glass which will describe energy, security, sound and light transmission as well as many other issues.

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