Where to Start? Renovating Your Grand Junction Church Stained Glass
In Grand Junction, our houses of worship reflect the tremendous natural beauty and historic charm of our town through their intricate stained glass designs, serving as both aesthetic and spiritual inspiration to their congregations. Grand Junction churches can preserve their stained glass art through restoration, a critical process that extends the lifespan of stained glass by nearly a century. However, before diving into restoration, there are a few important things to know about the process.
Signs that Your Stained Glass Needs Restoration
When assessing whether or not your Grand Junction church’s stained glass requires restoration, there are certain physical signs to watch for, including:
-Bulging, bowing, or sagging glass or framework
-Cracks in lead caming
-Flaking paint or enamel
-Cracked, broken, or missing glass
-Damage to the frame or support structure
These characteristics, especially combined with stained glass aged 70-100 years (the average lifespan of stained glass windows), will tell you that your church is due for an update.
How the Restoration Process Works
Restoration involves assessing the age and condition of the glass and building using records, then planning the timeline, materials, and cost estimate for the work.
Ethical restorers won’t perform your Grand Junction church’s stained glass restoration unless necessary, using minimal intervention and original materials as much as possible, with individualized experts in each facet of restoration. Glass matching (or new glass design if needed) must be done with an artist’s eye.
A professional restoration will conserve your stained glass for a lifetime.
Call Our Grand Junction Office about Your Church Stained Glass Restoration Today
Contact us today and find out how to revitalize your Grand Junction church with our stained glass restoration services when you schedule a consultation appointment with our local team of restoration experts.
Martin Faith
Martin Faith is a talented artisan, collector of antique stained glass, and the owner of Stained Glass Denver. For over thirty years, Martin has been running his company in Denver using the techniques he learned as a stained glass artisan in Scotland. He has devoted his life's work to perfecting the art form and studying its history. Martin's company specializes in custom creations, which are made using the highest quality materials and authentic, original designs. In addition to residential and commercial stained glass, the company also offers services for churches and religious buildings. Over the years, Stained Glass Denver has completed numerous restorations of historic stained glass and produced over 50,000 windows.
