Why Most Church Stained Glass Today Is In Need Of Repair

The world’s stained glass is rapidly declining and, as such, stained glass window restoration is becoming a popular avenue for churches to take.  It is also necessary if there is any hope of preserving these wonderful pieces of history since much of this country’s religious stained glass has been exposed to the elements for over 100 years–, at which age deterioration forces repairs and restorations.  

How Do I Know What Restoration My Churches Stained Glass Needs?

The best way to fully understand what type of repairs and restoration your church needs is to call a  professional, like us at Church Stained Glass Restoration and have them inspect your window. After our inspections, we will be able to you tell which parts of the frame needs to replacing, which glass pieces of glass need repairs and which others may just need to be replaced.   We will also examine the protective glazing system (if applicable) and take pictures of our findings.

The Evaluation And Bids On Church Stained Glass Repair

After we examine your church we will write up a thorough bid that details the time and cost for items like replacement of broken glass, fixing loose braces, cleaning glass in place and removing glass for repair in our studio.   We will also give you a very accurate idea of how long the repairs will take in light of your individual scope.

What Happens At Our Stained Glass Studio

When we do need to take glass into our studio the windows are carefully removed from their framing, carefully wrapped and transported to our for restoration.   Here the panels are disassembled, lead is removed and recycled and every glass piece is skillfully cleaned and repaired. The glass is then returned to your church and delicately installed back into position–looking as lovely as did 100 years ago!

If restoring your church’s stained glass is something you are interested in, please reach out to us at Church Stained Glass Restoration today!  We have stained glass locations across the US and would be happy to bid on your upcoming project.

Martin Faith is an expert in the areas of stained glass conservation, preservation, and history. For over thirty years, he has been working as a stained glass artisan and restoration expert. Martin grew up studying stained glass in Glasgow, where he began acquiring and salvaging beautiful collectibles made by Scottish artisans. In Glasgow, he learned the critical skills and traditional techniques required for creating the stunning stained glass windows produced by his company today in the United States, where he now resides with his wife and family. Over the years, Martin has consulted on numerous church stained glass restoration projects throughout the nation, ranging in size and complexity. Martin and his team have successfully repaired hundreds of religious stained glass windows, including those belonging to churches, cathedrals, temples, and synagogues as well as all religious denominations. He has overseen over 50,000 projects in total and is one of the most accomplished professionals in the industry.