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Article: Stained-Glass Windows Worth Protecting
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- May 6, 1994
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Large stained-glass windows in churches and public buildings
often are shielded outside with large sheets of clear plastic or
glass.
But unless vandalism is a threat, there may not be a compelling
reason to install protective glazing on your old house's stained
glass.
A disadvantage is that moisture and heat can be trapped in the
dead air space. This can contribute to accelerated deterioration of
lead cames, wooded sash, or painted features of the stained glass
itself.
An average-sized residential stained-glass window will need two
or three 3/8-inch holes (drilled at a slightly upward angle to
prevent rain entry) at both the top and bottom of the plastic panel.
If your stained glass ...