Stained Glass Window Restoration

Many Scottish Stained Glass clients take advantage of our restoration and repair services.

Repairs are generally performed on glass panels which are fairly new and essentially in good shape but unfortunately suffered a breakage in one or 2 pieces of glass. Restoration is more complex and is normally required when older stained or leaded glass gets broken and cannot be fixed due to the age and condition of the lead.

The method used to fix a window panel just needing repaired would be to take apart the panel by starting at the edge of the glass and cutting apart each joint until you work your way in to the broken pieces. The broken pieces are then replaced and the panel is put back together again.

With a complete restoration all the glass is removed and a template is made of the design of the stained glass. When the panel is reassembled all new lead is used and the old lead is not reused. The broken glass pieces are replaced and the finished result is almost like having a brand new panel which will last another 100 years. The glass is preserved and therefore the value as an antique is intact.

Scottish Stained Glass carries out restoration projects anywhere in the United States in an effort to help protect the historic beauty of our heritage so please don’t leave it until it’s too late. Contact us and let us help in any way we can.