The 3 Most Common Repairs For Church Stained Glass
Scottish Stained Glass Church Restoration Process for Houston
In an era where many churches built last century are beginning to reach an age at which their stained glass needs to be restored, we thought we would take some time to explain the church stained glass restoration process we go through to keep your cathedral glass looking good and free of repair for years to come.
Church Stained Glass Window Repairs/Restoration:
Softened/Bending Lead: As windows age, the leading will appear to sag slightly or even dramatically. In other cases, lead can be bent or broken from mishaps or at the hands of movers. At Scottish Stained Glass, we can re-lead the window to restore the window and add structural support, if desired, for a longer-lasting window.
Broken glass: When windows on your church break, they should be repaired immediately to avoid further damage that can occur due to loss of structural integrity. At Scottish Stained Glass, we have hundreds of color and texture options so we can match your antique glass identically.
Re-polishing: Due to age and environmental debris such as dust and airborne chemicals, stained glass windows can start looking dull after decades of exposure. We can re-polish dull windows and restore them to looking as bright and bold as the day they were first installed in your cathedral.
Houston’s Stained Glass Expert
The most important part of stained glass restoration for your Houston church is who you have to repair it. To get your glass back to its original glory takes the skilled hands of an expert. Cutting, color matching and installing stained glass to fit an original is a painstaking endeavor that requires a seasoned professional like those at Houston Stained Glass. We have over 25 years of experience in the stained glass arena and use a combination of old world techniques and modern technology to seamlessly repair or restore religious stained glass relics. We also have the experience needed to communicate effectively with the members of your church’s committee or panel throughout the approval process. It is these skills that set Scottish Stained Glass apart in what we like to call “The Scottish Difference”. Contact us for a free stained glass consultation for your church and see first hand the difference experience makes!
Martin Faith
Martin Faith is the founder and owner of Houston Stained Glass. Martin has been cultivating his skills as a stained glass artisan for over 30 years, passing on his knowledge and expertise to his team so that, together, they can create the most beautiful stained glass windows the world has ever seen. Martin's initial education in the trade took place in Glasgow, Scotland, the stained glass capitol of the world. He is an expert in the history of stained glass, its evolution, methods for conservation, and its many different styles and forms, including art deco, prairie, Greene & Greene, art nouveau, Mackintosh, floral, mission, beveled, and contemporary. Over the years, Martin's company has produced thousands of stained glass windows, which includes custom creations made for homes, churches, and commercial buildings located all throughout the Houston metro area.
