{"id":17902,"date":"2018-04-22T18:56:59","date_gmt":"2018-04-22T18:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scottishstainedglass.com\/?p=17902"},"modified":"2018-05-22T21:53:11","modified_gmt":"2018-05-22T21:53:11","slug":"stained-glass-restoration-myths-we-can-help-restore-san-antonio-stained-glass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scottishstainedglass.com\/ag\/stained-glass-restoration-myths-we-can-help-restore-san-antonio-stained-glass\/","title":{"rendered":"Stained Glass Restoration Myths: We Can Help Restore San Antonio Stained Glass"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many misconceptions revolving around the topic of stained glass restoration. Our San Antonio studio is familiar with them all. Some people believe that stained glass does not need any maintenance at all and that any work done to the glass will ruin or damage it. Others believe that all stained glass eventually reaches an age where restoration is not possible.<\/p>\n

However, these ideas are, in fact, false. In almost all cases, restoration is possible. As for maintenance, regular cleaning and care is essential for preserving stained glass for future generations.<\/p>\n

At Scottish Stained Glass, we are committed to stained glass conservation and believe that education around stained glass restoration<\/a> is an important matter. In this article, we\u2019ll discuss some of the causes of stained glass deterioration and the restoration process in order to shed light on some of the myths revolving around antique\/aging glass.<\/p>\n

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Causes of Stained Glass Deterioration<\/h2>\n

There are many factors that can contribute to religious<\/a> stained glass deterioration. The exact cause tends to vary from one window to the next depending on its age, composition, and exposure to the elements. However, some of the most common causes of deterioration are:<\/p>\n

Moisture<\/strong> – Moisture often initiates deterioration in stained glass windows made with potash glass that has a low silica ratio, which is common for Medieval stained glass<\/p>\n

Heat<\/strong> – Heat causes the leading that holds the glass together to lose its shape, putting pressure on the glass and causing it to crack<\/p>\n

Surface build up<\/strong> – Over the years, dirt and grime may build up on the glass, causing it to become foggy and\/or less vibrant<\/p>\n

Our Approach to Stained Glass Restoration<\/h2>\n

At Scottish Stained Glass, we take a minimally invasive approach to stained glass restoration<\/a>. We take tremendous effort to conserve as much of the original glass as possible for every repair\/restoration project we undertake. We believe this is important for preserving what is, to us, an ancient and precious form of art.<\/p>\n