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Window inserts
A friend of mine just bought an older house with a
a very sturdy structure. All of the windows and doors are very deeply (3 & 4 inches) set. He would like to have several windows done with stained glass. The exterior windows are very well set and are weatherproof. Instead of replacing the existing windows, I have suggested mounting his stained glass inside. I have done this in the past with 18" octagonal windows with breathing holes to prevent moisture and mounted so that they can be removed for any cleaning as needed. His entrance doorway has a a very large glass, with two sidelights and a full width fan at the top. Does anyone see any pitfalls in doing interior glass installed against a wooden stop. Also, should this be all lead came or a combination of lead and copper foil? Thanks for any ideas or suggestions. Hal |
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Thanks for the tips Andy! A couple of questions.
(1) Increasing the space between the two panels of glass - shouldn't cause any additional problems? (2) What area are you in? I'm in Virginia near the North carolina border. Hal "Andy T." wrote in message m... Foil or lead? All depends on the design and what you and your client decide you both like. You could even mix the two. All the windows I do that are installed in the manner you are doing, a 1/2 x 3/4 inch stop is set against the existing glass then the stained glass is set againt the stops. Moulding is then pin nailed to hold the stained glass in place. If you are in an area where you are concerned about possible moisture getting between the stained glass and the exterior glass, then use larger moulding and notch out spaces on the moulding to allow for more air to get inbetween. In my area, just lightly pin nailing the moulding against the stained glass has always worked and in over 23 years, I have never had a panel have any problems with moisture buildup. Good luck! Andy "Harold E. Keeney \(Hal\)" wrote in message ... A friend of mine just bought an older house with a a very sturdy structure. All of the windows and doors are very deeply (3 & 4 inches) set. He would like to have several windows done with stained glass. The exterior windows are very well set and are weatherproof. Instead of replacing the existing windows, I have suggested mounting his stained glass inside. I have done this in the past with 18" octagonal windows with breathing holes to prevent moisture and mounted so that they can be removed for any cleaning as needed. His entrance doorway has a a very large glass, with two sidelights and a full width fan at the top. Does anyone see any pitfalls in doing interior glass installed against a wooden stop. Also, should this be all lead came or a combination of lead and copper foil? Thanks for any ideas or suggestions. Hal |
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Thanks, Andy,
And I thought the Oregon coast was practically a rain forest! Although this has been the wettest year Virginia has had in 109 years, I don't think it will create a problem. Just wanted to get an idea of what I shouldn't do, as I haven't done any full window-sized inserts. Guess I should go ahead and try. Thanks to all the other great people who either contributed thru the group, or contacted me directly by email. Hal "Andy T." wrote in message om... I'm in Oregon, Hal. The space between the two could be as little as 1/2 inch. I've installed most where the stained glass sits right against the clear. Your area might have higher humidity and so a 1/2 inch space with a couple of notched holes in the moulding (top and bottom) ought to provide plenty of air to get in and circulate. Of course you also run the risk of bugs getting in there....:-) Andy "Harold E. Keeney \(Hal\)" wrote in message ... Thanks for the tips Andy! A couple of questions. (1) Increasing the space between the two panels of glass - shouldn't cause any additional problems? (2) What area are you in? I'm in Virginia near the North carolina border. Hal |
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