Signs that Your Dallas Cathedral Stained Glass is Ready for Restoration

Dallas houses some of the most intricate, gorgeous cathedrals in the nation. With these historic cathedrals are incredible stained glass features that illuminate the observatories with inspiring imagery and meaningful messages. As these stained glass windows begin to age, you may notice some signs of deterioration. It is important to recognize which signs indicate the need for restoration in order to properly preserve your stained glass for numerous generations down the line.

The Significant Signs to Look for When Considering Stained Glass Restoration in Dallas

Deterioration is a natural phenomenon that comes with age. Deterioration can be accelerated from other circumstances like vandalism, weather, etc. The typical age range that stained glass needs restoration is around the 75 year to 100 year mark. Every part of a stained glass window can be susceptible to deterioration, making it important to know these signs. When it comes to the glass composed in your stained glass, if you notice glass that’s cracked, damaged, missing, warped in shape, concave, convex, etc., these are all signs that your stained glass needs restoration. If the lead came begins to deteriorate, has softened, is mishapen, starts to create a white film on the rest of glass, etc., then your stained glass is in definite need for restoration. Stained glass from a certain time period may have plexiglass installed as reinforcement– this often causes heat to become trapped, leading to yellowing and further deterioration.

Finding the Right Restoration Team for Your Dallas Cathedral Stained Glass

Stained Glass Dallas is honored to have the best restoration team in the area! Our stained glass restoration experts are well-experienced in stained glass technique from numerous time periods, offering the ability to restore virtually anything. Finding the right restoration team can add another century to your stained glass.

For more information regarding stained glass restoration, please contact us!

Martin Faith

Martin Faith is a master craftsman, builder, and designer of stained glass windows. Martin learned the art of glassmaking while living in Scotland, where he was born and raised. He has been studying stained glass as an art form for over 30 years. When he moved to the U.S., Martin opened his own shop and started selling antique and custom stained glass windows. Martin's areas of expertise range from historic and religious stained glass to popular styles such as art nouveau, Mackintosh, floral, beveled, Greene & Green, and prairie. Over the years, his company has produced and sold over 50,000 stained glass windows to customers located in Dallas and throughout the country.