Stained glass restoration, conservation and restoration in Virginia and Mid-Atlantic area

Stained Glass

Stained Glass Restoration - Restoration, Conservation or Repair
Raynal Studios, craftsmen restore, conserve and repair stained glass; however, the three terms refer to three different meanings.

Repair - The repair of stained glass is generally a temporary fix to prolong the lifespan of the structure of the original matrix of the stained glass window. A repaired panel should last around five to ten years.

Conservation - Conservation of a stained glass window can be compared to routine maintenance. If a window is in generally good shape however, has minor problems conserving the stained glass stops the minor problems from becoming major ones.

Restoration - The restoration of a stained glass window is returning a window to like -new or better condition. Restoration is much more time complicated, time consuming and requires a considerably higher skill level of craftsmen.

A properly restored one-hundred year old window should last another one-hundred years.

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