Keep Your Dallas Victorian Home Full of Character With Stained Glass Restoration

Keep Your Dallas Victorian Home Full of Character With Stained Glass Restoration

Dallas Victorian Homes Featuring Stained Glass

When most people hear the words Dallas or Texas, they may think of wooden shutter board houses of the of the Wild West. As a true Texan, you know this is not always the case. Residents like you in historic neighborhoods like Winnetka Heights or Old East Dallas spend great care in maintaining the charm of beautiful homes.

If your home features stained glass pieces, or if you are thinking of adding stained glass, you must always consider restoration as part of your routine house maintenance. You can trust the professionals at Stained Glass Dallas to simplify stained glass restoration to keep these stained glass works in outstanding condition for years to come.

Stained Glass is Both Delicate and Durable

When created and maintained properly, stained glass windows can last for generations – glass is practically immune to natural deterioration, as you can see from long-standing cathedrals and castles decorating Europe and Victorian homes in Dallas, TX.

While glass is extremely long-lasting, damage can occur due to the natural elements. While Dallas is a wonderful place to live, it ranks very high on the list of US cities prone to natural disasters, which include tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes – all of which can involve projectiles flying at high speeds that will surely cause damage to delicate stained glass artworks. Extreme heat can also warm glass and surrounding frames and reinforcements.

An errant ball thrown by a child in the neighborhood or an aggressive entry attempt may also cause damage to your precious stained glass windows or doors. Equally as important, regular wear and tear can cause damage over time, simply from the repeat vibrations and force used to open and close doors and windows. A professional stained glass restoration technician can help make the right decisions so that your stained glass stays beautiful for years to come.

Importance of Professional Stained Glass Restoration

Before any repairs or restorations on stained glass are considered, many details must be carefully considered, otherwise more damage than good can happen. Special care must also be taken to properly clean stained glass to reduce the regular buildup of dirt, soot, and pollutants from clouding your stained glass pieces.

If you are lucky enough to have the complete history of your stained glass pieces, the process of stained glass restoration is much easier. If the origins of your stained glass and maintenance records do not exist, a restoration expert can help you make the best choices using their professional knowledge of architecture. Clues such as when your Dallas home was constructed, stylistic elements, compositional elements like frames and reinforcements, as well a hidden artists’ inscriptions all come into play.

One example that makes elude the average person is with Tiffany Studios stained glass – the studio went through many name changes including Tiffany Glass Company, Tiffany Glass & Decorating Company, Tiffany Studios New York, and Louis C. Tiffany, and sometimes did not leave an inscription or signature.

Stained Glass Dallas has been a leading provider of stained glass services in the Dallas and Fort Worth area for over two decades. Over 40,000 stained glass pieces have been designed locally in Texas by our company, providing American quality you can trust. Contact us today for an expert consultation, free of cost!

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.

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