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What is exterior
glazing for stained glass windows?
The term
“glazing” means to cover with glass.
Exterior
glazing for stained glass windows involves
installing a layer of clear glass to the exterior of
a stained glass window to protect the window from
weather, impact and other instances that may promote
deterioration of the stained glass or lead caming.
What is the proper installation of
exterior
glazing?
Many exterior glass applications are installed with
complete disregard for the original architectural
intent. They are often installed in a "tic-tac-toe"
pattern directly over the curved framework housing
the stained glass.
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A
more visually appealing exterior glaze can be
installed in a custom formed frame, which is
fabricated to follow the original framework or
tracery. This would include a perimeter frame rather
than screwing and gluing the exterior glaze to the
original wood frame. These frames also allow the
space between the stained glass window and the
exterior glazing to be ventilated, which allows
natural airflow to cool the space between the two
and prolong the life of the stained glass.
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