Stained glass plays always played an important role within churches and houses of worship across the nation. With proper maintenance and care, these treasured pieces of art can continue to inspire congregations for centuries. However, in order to slow down age-related deterioration and defend against various threats, it’s important to invest in the proper protection. When it comes to determining what type of exterior protective covers you need, you’ll need to define the scope and priorities of your church’s stained glass:
1. What are you protecting your church’s stained glass from?
What threats are common in your area? Is your church located in a high-crime area with a lot of vandalism? Are there severe weather and natural disaster risks?
2. Is protection or your church’s aesthetics the main priority?
When it comes to exterior protection, does the outside appearance of your property matter more? Or is proper security and protection the number one goal?
Once you’ve defined what your exact needs are in regards to your church protective covers, the next step is working with a highly experienced church stained glass restoration studio. These exterior protective glazings need to be custom-made with the right ventilation built-in. Installing the wrong protection can actually be harmful to your stained glass windows.
New Aluminum Extrusion Systems Available for Stained Glass Exterior Protection
Scottish Stained Glass is proudly offering premium aluminum extrusion systems for optimal stained glass protection in churches and commercial properties. These non-invasive systems can be installed onto any existing window frame for housing a variety of different exterior protective solutions including plexiglass, laminated, tempered, and plate glass.
These revolutionary systems can adhere to any shape of your existing architecture. The sturdy, modern systems are available in three standard colors: metal finish, dark bronze, and white. Custom colors are also available. With internal ventilation built into these systems, we no longer have to create ventilation through existing frames or glass. These new systems also provide the benefit of easier replacement if the protective glass is damaged from vandalism, natural disasters, or other threats.
The aluminum systems are less labor-intensive and actually, help lower your maintenance needs. The permanent, long-term solution preserves the exterior so that wooden window frames won’t require repainting every 5+ years. Preserve your stained glass along with your property’s window frames with this incredible protective solution.