Article: Put stained glass on new windows

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This gorgeous, custom-made beveled and stained-glass panel is not sandwiched between the insulated glass. It lies on top of the insulated glass and is permanently held in place with caulk.(PHOTO) (TIM CARTER)

Dear Tim -- We are buying two new smaller windows for a room in our house and want to add a custom stained-glass panel to the assembly. One contractor says we can supply the stained glass and it can be installed in between the two pieces of the window's insulated glass. Another contractor says this is a mistake and that the lead in the stained glass would affect the insulated glass seal and cause a window failure.

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