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Testing A Connection

Testing A Connection Intro heading column I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Are you ready to start …

Protective glazing

Protective glazing Often installed on the exterior covering the stained glass is protective glazing. These glazing systems can offer significant protection against vandalism and severe weather conditions such as hail, falling ice or flying projectiles enabled by wind. Studies have …

Glass

Glass Once thought to be the work of the devil, glass is the treasure locked within the complex system of a leaded window. Every corner of design in regards to a stained glass window is intended to preserve this remarkable …

Metal components

Metal components It is impossible to predict the lifespan of the lead matrix due to the many variables and challenges it will face. Stained glass windows 800 years old can still be found with their original lead matrix intact. This …

Leadlight cement

Leadlight cement The most overlooked and among the largest topics of debate among conservators worldwide is leadlight cement. Loss of cement is the foremost common cause of lead failure. The lead matrix of a stained glass window is extremely soft …

Identify the problems

Identify the problems Our staff has more than eighty years combined experience repairing historic stained glass.  We actively participate in worldwide stained glass conservation forums and work with the Michigan Stained Glass Census to document repairs and new construction so …

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