Encapsulated stained glass windows

Often the rebate on original timber frames is not deep enough to cope with a double glazed unit, and the sash weights on traditional sash and case windows cannot usually handle new units and need to be re-weighted, even with slimline units which themselves cannot accommodate stained glass panels.

Another consequence of installing double glazed units in existing timber frames is that condensation is promoted by the removal of draughts, and, as a consequence, previously sound year old timber frames may become subject to damp and subsequently rot. One of the biggest arguments against encapsulation, from the point of view of conserving stained glass, is that is effectively an irreversible process. The glass around the border of the panel needs to be cut down by almost 1": in total in to accommodate the polymer strip, spacer bars and desiccant around the border of the sealed unit.

This may result, in the absence of a sacrificial border, in removal of a portion of the design. As noted above, the propensity of sealed units to trap moisture adjacent to the panel may also damage paintwork and speed up formation of corrosive salt deposits on lead.

Usually the reason clients ask about encapsulation is that the existing leaded panel rattles and is draughty and possibly leaking. Stained glass panels gain most of their strength from a cement forced between the glass and lead during construction. Over time, this cement dries out and after years or so it is often dry enough to fall out, weakening the panel. Once a panel has been releaded and properly cemented, it is completely waterproof, with enough flex to resist almost all weathers.

As a consequence, we normally try and persuade customers to reinstall their panels as single glazed units, with or without secondary glazing. This is a broad brush term to cover the addition of a second layer of glass or polycarbonate between the panel and the elements. There are a multitude of secondary glazing options available. You can even have the units filled with Argon gas that increases the insulation further.

All our triple glazed units conform to UK building regulation Part L. Increases security By encasing the stained glass between two layers of toughened glass we create a formidable barrier resistant to even the most persistent break-in. No more condensation Double and Triple glazing stained glass will virtually eliminate condensation that can ruin curtains and wallpaper.

Increases the value and desirability of your home Estate agents and Surveyors love homes with triple glazed stained glass character windows and period features as they are worth more and they are easier to sell. These experts will be able to assess the level of restoration needed on your stained glass and advise on the best glazing technique for your house. Stained glass windows made within the past decade should require little to no restoration, and thus the installation of glazing is much simpler and may be a more doable task for non-professionals.

Stained glass windows can be glazed using standard techniques if the stained glass does not need to be made smaller and if no restoration work is needed. The glazing techniques used will vary based on these factors and whether the original frame is being retained. If a stained glass window is custom-made for a modern home that uses double glazing, it will be no more expensive than encapsulating a clear pane window. However, the cost will be more than standard encapsulation when restoring, preserving, or re-purposing stained glass windows for home use.

The price will differ from job to job-based on the amount of restoration required, the frame and casement adjustments needed, the size of the window, and the glazing technique used. Stained glass is the legacy of a bygone era, where artists told a story, and the everchanging tapestry of light invited the fairies to dance upon the stone flags of historic churches and aristocratic homes.

Glazing stained glass windows allow us to preserve that magic for future generations, so I would say definitely worth it! Small bathrooms are very easily overwhelmed by a steamy shower. This does not mean that ventilation is more important in a small bathroom than a large one, but the effects of a good ventilation Drip-drip-drop is no siren call and is honestly just a pain in the neck.

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Cheam Leaded Lights can supply a range of Encapsulated Stained Glass Windows to create the right effect for your home. Our Latest Work.

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